Work for Hood River County
“Working in local government is incredibly rewarding...We may have a position that offers a fulfilling career with great benefits that is a good fit for you.” - County Administrator Allison Williams
Working for a local government has many benefits, one of which is working for an employer who has a positive, direct impact on the community. Hood River County is an employer of choice in the Gorge, offering a variety of opportunities, excellent benefits, and schedules.
Bilingual candidates are especially in demand and find great opportunities in roles with skills in outreach, program organizing, and working with the public.
Cheryl Berger, Director of Human Resources, explained that Hood River County seeks dedicated, hardworking employees committed to the organization's service delivery goals and responsible use of public resources. Berger encourages individuals who are passionate about a position or a career but may not meet every qualification to apply, as some roles allow for on-the-job training and relevant experience can be considered as a qualification.
“Working in local government is incredibly rewarding,” added County Administrator Allison Williams. “You can make an impact on your community. I encourage potential applicants to consider their skills and where they would like to contribute. We may have a position that offers a fulfilling career with great benefits that is a good fit for you.”
Currently, Hood River County seeks to fill about a dozen full-time positions, offering many opportunities to join the Hood River County team. 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.
Current Hood River County Employment Opportunities
Work in the County Courthouse
- Prevention & Education Specialist (Bilingual) – work with youth to make healthy living choices
- 911 Dispatcher (Entry Level or Lateral) – multitask under pressure for emergency needs/li>
- Sheriff Deputy (Entry Level or Lateral) – provide high quality public safety services
- Deputy District Attorney (Grant Funded) - responsible for prosecuting DUII caseload
Work in the County Administration Building
- Appraisal Assistant - conduct property inspections and document data
- Associate or Principal Planner – apply County, State and Federal land use laws
- Payroll Accountant – performing payroll and other accounting functions
- Records & Assessment Clerk
Work at the Health Department
- Health Services Outreach Coordinator – work with community and regional partners
Work Outside at the Forestry Department
- Trail Crew Seasonal - performs manual and semi-skilled tasks for the multi-use trail systems
Important Update to Department Hours
Starting August 5, the Hood River County Community Development Department will be closed during the noon hour.
Walk-in planning hours are also being reduced to Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8am to Noon only. Planners will, however, continue to be available by appointment outside of regular planning hours. An appointment provides you with the opportunity to ensure we get the right staff for your inquiry to answer your questions. For other business, the department will continue to be open 8am to Noon and 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
These temporary changes are in response to three vacancies within the department, including two planner positions.
We apologize for any inconvenience that these changes may cause.
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, please contact the Planning Department at (541) 387-6840 or planning@hoodrivercounty.gov. You may also visit the Community Development website at hrccd.hoodrivercounty.gov for other department related information.