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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Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION At Washington County, we focus on meaningful work, innovation, and partnerships. The Employee and Labor Relations Team in the Department of Human Resources is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner! Our team members ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Management Analyst I
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is recruiting for a Management Analyst I to support our Crisis Services! To learn more about our Division, please use this li...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Variable Hour Community Corrections Specialist I (Up to 20 hours a week)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Join Washington County's Community Corrections Center as a variable hour Community Correction Specialist I! Both bilingual and non-bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply. This position offers a flexible schedule and is a...
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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. Come Partner with the District Attorney's Office as a part-time Cold ...
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Electrical Inspector: Combination Inspector I / Inspector II (underfill)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is currently seeking an Electrical Inspector to join the team! Currently, we are accepting applications for an Electrical Combination Inspector I OR an Electri...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications beginning on March 17. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed as needed. Washington County is now searching for a Director of J...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION This position is required to work in person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Juvenile Services Department is looking for a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our financial team. The Senior Accounting Assist...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Engineering, Traffic Engineering, and Survey (ETS) Division in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is now hiring an Engineering Associate to join the team! The Position The Engineering Associate will primarily per...
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Homeless Program Supervisor - Two Opportunities
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is recruiting for two Homeless Programs Supervisors to join our team! These positions will join the Program Implementation team within the Homeless Services Division. The Homeless Programs Sup...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
HMIS Program Specialist - Two Opportunities
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is looking for two critical team members to join our Data and Evaluation team within the Homeless Services Division. The two Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Program Specialist op...
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| Job Type | Full Time |