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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Legal Specialist I/II (Misdemeanor & Felony Team)
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Legal Specialist I/II to join the Misdemeanor Team and multiple Legal Specialist IIs to join the Felony Team! The Positions The Trial Team provides crimina...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Legal Specialist I/II - Data Integrity Team
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking a Legal Specialist I/II to join their Criminal Prosecution Data Integrity team! The Washington County District Attorney's Office Data Integrity Team provides...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is looking for a motivated team player to join our Business Operations team as a Management Analyst. WCCLS partners with local public libraries to connect people to provide...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Building Permit Technician I/II
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is currently looking to hire a Building Permit Technician I/II! The Planning and Development Services Division for the Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Department of Housing Services is currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Occupancy Specialist. This advanced-level position provides crucial support to our special purpose voucher programs, as well as...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Community Services Program Monitor
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 Operations and Maintenance (OPS) Division of the Department of La...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Program Coordinator - Rental Assistance Division
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is currently recruiting for a Senior Program Coordinator - Rental Assistance to work towards our mission of ending homelessness in Washington County. The Senior Program Coordinator - Rental As...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Gaston, Oregon
THE POSITION Experience the natural beauty of Washington County Parks and get paid to do it! We are looking for a motivated individual who is interested in working outdoors during the spring and summer seasons at beautiful Hagg Lake. We are...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications beginning on March 17. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed as needed. Washington County is now searching for a Director of J...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Criminal Records Specialist I/II
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting for a Criminal Records Specialist I/II position! This is an opportunity to apply your best skills in a broad array of administrative responsibilities and receive com...
14d
| Job Type | Full Time |