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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Adult Intensive Care Coordinator
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for an Adult Intensive Care Coordinator to join the Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) team. This position will primar...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Juvenile Counselor - Community Supervision
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Juvenile Services Department is seeking a full-time Senior Juvenile Counselor to support the Community Supervision Unit. This team works within the Juvenile Department buildings located in downtown Hillsbo...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Facilities Operations Supervisor - General Crew
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Facilities, Fleet, and Parks is looking for an experienced Facilities Operations Supervisor to join our Operations Leadership Team who collectively lead their team to create safe, welcoming, an...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Community Corrections Specialist
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Opportunity The Corrections Center is a 24-hour, 7-days per week minimum security facility. This 215-bed facility provides justice involved individuals with a structured living environment, while focusing on accountability,...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Westside Commons, formerly the Fair Complex, is a 100-acre multi-purpose year-round facility that is home to the annual and a variety of public and community events. Westside Commons has three General Services Aide opportunitie...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Digital Forensics Investigator
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Digital Forensics Investigator to join the team! The Position The Digital Forensics Investigator uses a variety of highly specialized software and technical ...
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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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| 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 ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Land Use & Transportation is now hiring two (2) Senior Project Managers to join the Capital Projects Services (CPS) Division! The Position The Senior Project Manager defines and coordinates work activities a...
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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 |