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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Training and Development Analyst
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) Administrative Services Division is hiring a Training and Development Analyst to join their team! The Position The Training and Development Analyst works in partnership with LUT...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Automotive Technician (Light Duty Technician)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Fleet Services Division is now hiring an Automotive Light Duty Technician! Fleet Services is a division within the department of Facilities, Fleet, & Parks. Fleet Services is a full-service centralized fleet c...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Environmental Health Specialist I
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist I to join our Environmental Health Program! The current opening is for a Limited Dura...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Environmental Health Specialist II
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is looking for an Environmental Health Specialist II to join our Environmental Health Branch! This position is limited duration with a ...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County is now seeking an experienced Risk Management professional to join our team as a Risk Management Analyst II! The Opportunity This position organizes, coordinates, and administers County risk assessment and los...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Administrative Specialist II, Variable Hour
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Juvenile Department is looking for a variable hour Administrative Specialist II to assist both the Conciliation Services team and Juvenile front desk. This Administrative Specialist II will be trained to backup the Administ...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Engineering, Traffic and Survey Division of the Land Use & Transportation Department is recruiting for a Senior Engineer. The Position The Senior Engineer is responsible for preparing and stamping plans for maintenance and/...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health Division within Department of Health and Human Services is actively recruiting for an Addiction and Overdose Prevention Coordinator position to join our Addictions Program Team! This is an ex...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
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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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Opportunity The County Counsel serves as a leader and advisor for the County in partnership with the County Commissioners, independently elected officials, County Administrator and department directors. They provide public ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |