Washington County, OR
Our mission is to provide excellent and cost effective services that support healthy, peaceful, safe and sustainable communities; and encourage meaningful participation in community activities and County governance.
Our Guiding Principles
In fulfilling our responsibilities to the public, Board of Commissioners, and organization we commit to the following guiding principles:
- Teamwork - We commit to collaborative and supportive relationships within the Division and to our customers. Open, constructive communication and problem solving will guide our professional relationships with one another. We accept conflicting ideas and perspectives as healthy and work to identify common goals and objectives. We strive to create and maintain an environment of trust, loyalty, and civility through open, honest and direct interaction with each other.
- Customer Service - We commit to understanding and responding to the needs of our customers. We will provide professional, knowledgeable and timely service.
- Mission and Performance Directed - Pursuit of our mission is guided by the active management of individual and team performance. This includes active use of the performance evaluation process and the development of annual workplans.
- Creativity and Innovation - We commit to on-going improvements in service delivery through creativity, best practices and technological innovation.
- Diversity - We treat all people with dignity, honesty and respect. We will demonstrate through our actions an understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity and individual differences. We will not tolerate harassment or discrimination.
- Stewardship and Sound Business Practices - We recognize the limits of our resources and will focus on the priority needs of the organization. We will minimize bureaucracy by making certain processes are efficiently designed and delivered.
- Honor and value of public service - We believe in the honor and value of public service. Because of the unique responsibilities entrusted in us, we commit ourselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct and we accept full accountability for our actions.
Come Lead With Us!
Washington County offers you the opportunity to lead the future for our community through public service.
Why work for Washington County?
Washington County is committed to empowering employees to bring our citizens the best that public service has to offer!
Benefits of employment include:
- PERS/OPSRP (Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan). We provide one of the region's best pension plans!
- Optional deferred compensation plan for retirement.
- Generous health insurance and paid leave benefits.
- Opportunities for professional career growth and a strong tradition of public service that brings out the best in our workforce.
Our Community
Additionally, Washington County and the Portland metropolitan area are nationally recognized as being among the most livable areas in the country. Located on the western edge of Portland, Washington County has approximately 530,000 citizens; enjoys the benefits of a healthy urban and rural environment, and is only an hour's drive from the beach and the mountains and a half-hour to downtown Portland. The community is one of Oregon's most ethnically diverse. The result of that diversity is that residents and institutions alike reflect a global perspective.
Washington County Government provides a range of vital services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents across the region. These services range from community health to urban planning. Please visit our homepage to explore our departments and divisions.
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Watermaster is currently hiring an Assistant Watermaster to join the team! The Watermaster's Office is a field office of the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) in cooperation with Washington County and...
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Solid Waste & Recycling Manager
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) Division within Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is searching for a Solid Waste & Recycling Manager. If you are a mission-driven leader with an equity mindset an...
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Recruit Deputy (Jail AND Patrol Divisions)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION There are specific instructions for applying with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and you could be disqualified from consideration if you do not follow these instruc...
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Electrical Inspector: Combination Inspector I / Inspector II (underfill)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) i...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department The Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) serves Washington County as an Internal Service Fund, providing outstanding IT solutions that innovate while maintaining financial stewardship of limited pu...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Conserving the Peace Through Values Driven Service We envision Washington County as the safest urban county in Oregon by building strong community partnerships, providing excellent customer service, practicing prudent fiscal op...
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Senior Legal Specialist (Data Integrity Team)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice. The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION There are specific instructions for applying with the Washington County Sheriff's Office and may be disqualified from consideration if you do not follow these instructions....
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County, the safest urban county in Oregon, is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, or IV. These position(s) will be in our misdemeanor or felony criminal units, depending on exp...
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Community Corrections Specialist
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Opportunity The Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved individuals with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability,...
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