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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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I - Intern
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Land Use & Transportation Department is now hiring a limited-duration Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician I. The Position The GIS Technician I is responsible for many tasks within the division re...
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| Job Type | Intern |
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 the Juvenile Department. These vacancies are within the Harkins House team. Variable hour Juvenile Counselo...
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Assistant Director of Juvenile Services
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Juvenile Services Department is seeking an innovative, supportive and collaborative Assistant Director to join our Senior Leadership Team. This key position plays an important role in supporting daily oper...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's District Attorney is currently seeking a Victim Assistance Specialist to join the team! The District Attorney's Office has rewarding career opportunities on a dynamic and passionate team of Victim Advocates....
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Senior Program Coordinator - Real Estate
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is currently looking for its next Senior Program Coordinator - Real Estate to serve the mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordab...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is currently looking for a seasoned Development Manager to serve the mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Collections & Technical Services Manager
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Opportunity Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is seeking a Collections & Technical Services Manager to join our team. This position supports the department's mission by leading the work to make library ...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Assessment and Taxation Department (A&T) is seeking to fill a Bilingual/Non- Bilingual Administrative Specialist II position in our Elections Division. The Department A&T is eager and committed to hiring ind...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Please note: this recruitment is for overnight shifts only. Overnight shift schedule is 10:30PM - 7:00AM. We are actively recruiting for candidates to fill variable hour Shelter Aide vacancies within Juvenile Services. The vaca...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County is seeking a Business Systems Analyst to join our team. In this critical role, you will leverage your expertise in financial systems operations and analysis to enhance our operational efficiency and support di...
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| Job Type | Full Time |