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 Finance Department is looking for a Chief Accountant to join our team! This position will remain open until filled. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications, as the first round of appl...
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Traffic Signal & Lighting Technician
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 Engineering, Traffic and Survey (ETS) Department of Land Use & Tr...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Long Range Planning Group in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for a GIS Analyst! The Geographic Information Systems Analyst provides support to end-users of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) wi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION This is a Limited Duration position with a projected 3-year assignment. Limited Duration positions receive all the same benefits as Full-Time Regular positions. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is seeking an OVW Grant Coo...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Public Health Division is seeking a Nutrition Technician to join our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. We are looking for candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English! WIC is a program focused o...
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Aid and Assist Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Court Liaison
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Division is recruiting for an Aid and Assist Oregon State Hospital (OSH) Court Liaison for its Behavioral Health Forensic program. The program provides services to ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Tongue Point, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Department of Community Corrections is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to join our department's executive leadership team. This critical role works closely with the Department Director to dev...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Legal Specialist I/II - 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 Washington County's Sheriff's Office is currently seeking an Evidence Officer to join the team! Currently, we are accepting applications for an Evidence Officer I or an Evidence Officer II. Both positions are a part of the Evid...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County is now seeking our next Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO). This is a key leadership role that supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by overseeing day-to-day financial operations, including manag...
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| Job Type | Full Time |