Human Resources
Hood River County's Human Resources team believes in supporting the success of our people. We are not traditional HR. We are culture builders. Talent champions. Possibility creators. We believe work can be meaningful and fun. Professional and human. Structured and boldly innovative.
| Our Vision |
We empower a thriving workforce to deliver exceptional public service and enhance quality of life for all. Through empathy, integrity, equity, and fun, we support the success of every team member through progressive mindset, multiplier leadership, and bold, creative approaches.
| Our Mission |
The Human Resources team is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and engaged workforce dedicated to public service excellence. We strive to foster a culture of respect, innovation, accountability, and well-being, ensuring our employees are supported, valued, and equipped to serve our community. Through strategic partnership and people-centered practices, we help make our county a place where employees and residents alike can thrive.
| Our Values |
We lead with empathy. We stand firm in integrity. We advance equity without hesitation. We believe in transparent communication. We find creative solutions. We celebrate joy unapologetically.
| Our Cultural Manifesto |
We break the mold.
We reject "the way it's always been done." We embrace progressive thinking. We cultivate growth mindsets. We practice multipler leadership (because leadership isn't about power; it's about amplifying others).
Because when our people thrive, our organization thrives.
And when our organization thrives, we advance quality of life for all.
| Our Services |
- Professional Development
- Training and Career Growth
- Employee and Labor Relations
- Workplace Practices
- Compensation and Job Classification
- Benefits Administration
- Recruitment and Selection
- Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
- Medical Leave Administration
| Come Work With Us! |
Hood River County recruits to fill vacant positions as they occur or draw from established lists of qualified applicants who have met job requirements and passed applicable tests within six months from a solicited vacancy closing date. We strive to ensure every opportunity is available to anyone interested based on job-related qualifications.
| Employment Information |