Our mission is to create and sustain an inclusive culture of belonging by fostering employee engagement and prioritizing workplace development through equitable practices.
Human Resources supports a variety of functions and services:
- Benefits, Leave and Wellness management
- Emergency Management (including the County's all-hazards preparedness, mitigation, and response programs on an interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and interagency basis)
- Employee and Labor Relations
- HR Business Systems
- Learning and Development
- Risk Management (including workers' compensation, liability and property claims, and safety)
- Talent Acquisition
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Jobs at Washington County
Jobs at Washington County
At Washington County, we believe our employees and services should reflect our growing and diverse community. We understand that taking care of our community means taking care of our employees.
Benefits
Benefits
Washington County cares about our employees and fosters an integrated approach to employee well-being. We take care of you and your family so you can take care of our community.
Compensation
Compensation
Objectives of Washington County's compensation system and links to pay plans.
Labor Agreements
Labor Agreements
Washington County recognizes its obligations under law to negotiate in good faith with labor organizations representing certain groups of employees. There are currently six labor organizations representing Washington County employees.

Report Improper Governmental Conduct
Report Improper Governmental Conduct
The independent Ethics Matters hotline and website allow community members and employees to anonymously report concerns about the conduct of county employees, officials or agents of the county.
Administrative Policies
Administrative Policies
This list does not include departmental policies. For departmental policies, please visit the appropriate department or use the search engine in the upper right of this page.
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is comprised of five volunteers, one from each of the Commissioner districts, who provide a third-party review of the County's employment practices. The Commission is the appeal board for County employees and candidates for employment.
Inclement Weather
Inclement Weather
Policy guidance to employees and supervisors about the County's approach toward current or potential weather or other events.