Washington County, OR | Diversity Employer
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 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. Planning and Development Services Division of the Department of Land ...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Come Partner with the District Attorney's Office as a part-time Cold Case Detective at the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The mission of the Sheriff's Office is conserving the peace through values-driven service, and the m...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Juvenile Counselor I, Variable Hour
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION We are actively recruiting for a pool of candidates to fill several variable hour Juvenile Counselor I vacancies within Juvenile Services. The vacancies are within Harkins House Basic Residential Facility and Custody Services. ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for an Engineering Technician III (ET III) in The Capital Project Services Division (CPS). The Position This position is the highest level class within...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Communicable Disease Nursing Supervisor
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division within Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and skilled Public Health Nursing Supervisor to join our Communicable Disease (CD) team! This pos...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Legal Specialist II - Felony Trial Team
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Legal Specialist II to join the Felony Trial Team! The Position The Trial Team provides criminal case support to the felony or misdemeanor criminal prosecu...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Housing Benefit Program Specialist - Two Opportunities
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is actively recruiting for two Housing Benefit Program Specialists to join the Housing Medicaid Team. This highly skilled housing service coordination work is foundational in supporting Washin...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Public Health Informatics Specialist
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division within the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is seeking a Public Health Informatics Specialist to join our Research, Analytics, Informatics, and Data (RAID) program. The RAID pr...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Land Use & Transportation Department is now hiring an Operation Supervisor to join the team!The Position The Operations Supervisor directs and supervises crews and activities for the Bridge, Community Servic...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Public Health Workforce Program Coordinator
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division within Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is seeking a dedicated Public Health Workforce Coordinator to join our dynamic Strategy Branch. As a key member of our team, you will pl...
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| Job Type | Full Time |