Opportunities to Work for Hood River County
Hood River County Board of Commissioners has established a 5-year strategic plan. A top priority strategy is to improve the County’s employment retention and recruitment efforts. This was supported by a recent compensation and classification project to help the County in this effort.
Working for Hood River County means working for an employer who has a positive, direct impact on the community. Most positions in Hood River County work Monday - Friday from 8am-5pm (period). Most positions also offer excellent benefits, including fully paid OREGON PERS retirement contributions, paid vacation, sick leave, plus 10 paid holidays. Apply for a job that interests you and check back often for updated job postings. Applications, qualifications, and job details are all available at hoodrivercounty.gov/employment.
Currently, Hood River County seeks to fill the following full-time positions:
- 911 Dispatcher
- Payroll Accountant
- Victim Advocate Coordinator
- Public Health Nurse
- Records & Assessment Clerk
- Sheriff Deputy (Entry Level or Lateral)
911 Dispatcher
On any given day, a 911 dispatcher receives calls ranging from a parking complaint to a medical emergency. Dispatchers receive and relay information to law enforcement, fire and medical services via phone and radio. If you have what it takes to be a 911 Dispatcher, consider applying to become a Dispatcher Trainee or Certified Dispatcher. Next review September 19.
Payroll Accountant
This position performs payroll and any other accounting functions according to established procedures, conducting and verifying data entry and preparing related reports. Apply by September 16.
Victim Advocate Coordinator
This position administers processes for crime victims, including contacting and advising identified victims on justice and court processes, providing information to victims, and accompanying victims to court. Apply by September 16.
Public Health Nurse
A Registered Nurse is needed to perform duties as a Public Health Nurse in a planned community health program. This may include work in multiple programs including immunization, reproductive health, communicable disease, and/or case management. Next review September 19.
Records & Assessment Clerk
This position performs a variety of clerical tasks including maintaining assessment records, processing assessment forms and personal property returns, compiling sales information, recording documents, issuing marriage licenses, performing election functions, and assisting the public with inquiries. Entry level with promotional opportunities. Next review September 19.
Sheriff Deputy - (Entry Level or Lateral)
A Sheriff Deputy investigates citizen complaints, patrols county roads, residential and business areas, investigates traffic accidents, and enforces traffic and criminal laws. Lateral candidates must have three years law enforcement experience. Open until filled and applications reviewed frequently.