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Washington County, OR

www.co.washington.or.us/

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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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Traffic Signal & Lighting Technician

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

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...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Seasonal Mosquito Technician (Multiple Openings)

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

THE POSITION If you are interested in learning how to perform science-based laboratory skills related to mosquito identification and testing, join Washington County Environmental Health Branch within the Public Health Division as a Seasonal...

Job Type Temporary
Washington County, OR

Bilingual(Spanish/English) or Nonbilingual Community Corrections Case Monitor

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

THE POSITION Washington County Community Corrections is now hiring a Community Corrections Case Monitor! Candidates with bilingual English/Spanish skills and nonbilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Washington County Community Corre...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Client Services Technician I

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is excited to welcome a new Client Services Technician I to join their team! The Department The Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) has an ...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Executive Assistant

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

THE POSITION The County Administrative Office is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the County Administrator and play a key role in managing county-wide initiatives and projects. This position requires exceptional organiz...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Management Analyst II (LUT)

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting a Management Analyst II! The Position This position is in the Administrative Services division of the Department of Land Use and Transportation. The Ma...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Legal Specialist I/II (Misdemeanor & Felony Team)

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

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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Washington County, OR

Legal Specialist I/II - Data Integrity Team

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

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...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Management Analyst I

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

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...

Job Type Full Time
Washington County, OR

Building Permit Technician I/II

Hillsboro, Oregon

Washington County, OR

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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