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 Department of Land Use & Transportation is now hiring two (2) Engineering Assistants to join the Engineering, Traffic, & Survey (ETS) Division and the Capital Projects Services (CPS) Division! Engineering, T...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is currently hiring two (2) Project Managers to join their Capital Projects Services (CPS) Division!The Position At Washington County, you are given opportunit...
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Legal Administrative Supervisor - Misdomeanor
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County District Attorney's (DA) Office is currently recruiting for a Legal Administrative Supervisor on their Misdemeanor team! The DA's Office is responsible for the prosecution of individuals charged with crime...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is looking for a Library Assistant with effective customer service skills to support two Cooperative programs: Interlibrary Loan and Library Mail Service. A successful cand...
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Bilingual/Non-Bilingual Administrative Specialist II - Health and Human Services
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking passionate and engaged individuals who represent the rich diversity we have in our community for career opportunities as an Administrative Specialist II...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Assistant Records and Evidence Manager
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Sheriff's Office is looking for an Assistant Records and Evidence Manager to assist the Records and Evidence Manager with planning, organizing, implementing and overseeing all activities of the 24-hour Criminal Records Sect...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Community Corrections Administrative Manager
Tongue Point, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Community Corrections Department is seeking a strategic and collaborative Administrative Manager to join our executive team. This key position plays an important role in shaping and supporting the departme...
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Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Westside Commons is currently looking for its next Facilities Maintenance Worker. This key facilities maintenance role will perform a variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, repair, janitorial se...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION The Washington County Department of Housing Services is recruiting for a truly exceptional Executive Assistant to join our team! The Executive Assistant contributes to the Department of Housing Service's mission of creating pat...
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Behavioral Health Aid and Assist Monitor
Hillsboro, Oregon
THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department is recruiting for an Aid and Assist Monitor to join our Aid and Assist Team! * Effective 5/31/2025, this recruitment will open c...
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| Job Type | Full Time |