Employment

Deschutes County employs approximately 850 employees in approximately 200 job classifications throughout the organization. We recruit to fill vacant positions as they occur, or draw from established lists of qualified applicants who have met job requirements and passed applicable tests. Every selection process includes a series of examinations and/or interviews that must be passed before an applicant can be considered for appointment.

Our organization strives to ensure that every employment opportunity is available to anyone interested based on job related qualifications. The examination process is designed to screen for these qualifications. Deschutes County is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, non job-related characteristics such as disability, age, sex, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, and religion are not considerations in the hiring process. We welcome your interest in employment opportunities with Deschutes County. We are a progressive, inclusive organization and expect to be an employer of choice as we move into the next century. We strive to honor and respect the diverse values, beliefs, life experience, and contributions of one another and the community we serve.

Deschutes County is an Equal Opportunity Employer