Deschutes County

  • Bend, Oregon
Deschutes County

Employer Description

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.

For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.

Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.

The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. 

Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

28 JOB(S) AT Deschutes County

  • Audio Visual Technician (Videographer) (On Call)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Oct 11, 2024
    • Museum and Arts
    • Other
  • Administrative Support Specialist (Two positions)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Oct 10, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Peer Support Specialist (Night Shift)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Oct 08, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Human and Social Services
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Assertive Community Treatment Team (Reopened)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Oct 07, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Records Specialist

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 28, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
  • Corrections Technician, Sheriff's Office (Re-Opened)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 28, 2024
    • Full Time
    • CORRECTIONS
    • Public Safety
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, School Based Health Center (Re-Opened)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 25, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Information Technology Operations Manager

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 20, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Health Services Supervisor, Family Support Services (Reopened)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 18, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
  • Administrative Support Technician On-Call, Health Services (Work Life Balance!) (Reopened)

    • Various Deschutes County Locations, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 13, 2024
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
  • Supervisor, Health Services, Crisis Team (Reopened)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Sep 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
  • Human Resources Director (*Updated Dates)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Aug 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Human Resources and Personnel
  • Property Appraiser I or II

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Aug 16, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Real Estate
  • Building Safety Inspector II or III

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Aug 06, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Building and Safety
    • Code Enforcement and Inspections
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Public Safety
  • Behavioral Health Supervisor, Access Team (Re-Opened)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Aug 03, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Public Health
  • 9-1-1 Call Taker

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Jul 26, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Customer Service
    • Emergency Management
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Crisis Team (Reopened Until Filled)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Jul 16, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II (On Call)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Access Team (On Call)

    • Bend, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Public Health
  • Behavioral Health Specialist II, Corrections

    • Jail, Oregon
    • Deschutes County
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Full Time
    • CORRECTIONS
    • Public Health

Deschutes County

Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. The County has 1,200 employees and a $587 million annual budget. The County assesses property, records public documents, conducts elections, collects taxes, and provides a variety of key community services, including public safety, public and behavioral health, building inspection, planning and zoning, road maintenance and construction, solid waste and the operation of a large Fair & Expo Center. Indirect services that support county operations include finance, human resources, property and facilities management, internal auditing, information technology, legal counsel, and public information.

For the past decade, Central Oregon has been recognized as one of the best places to live. Deschutes County is conveniently located within a three-hour drive to Portland, Oregon, and within one hour of the Cascade Mountain Range. With an average elevation of 3,600 feet, the area enjoys a dry, high desert climate with cool nights and sunny days. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

The countywide population is over 200,000, spread over 3,054 square miles. Deschutes County is the fastest growing county on the West Coast and one of the most diverse economies in Oregon. Tourism brings to Central Oregon over four million overnight visitors annually. The Mount Bachelor ski resort attracts tourists from across the nation. The nearby Cascade Lakes are also a large draw for tourists.

Other local features include a vibrant visual and performing arts community, an outstanding restaurant scene, an extensive and respected health care network, and a high quality educational system.

The cities of Bend, (the county seat), Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters are the four municipalities in Deschutes County. Roberts Field Redmond Municipal Airport connects Deschutes County to other major western U.S. cities. In addition to excellent public and private K-12 schools, Bend is home to Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Oregon State University’s Cascade Campus.

To hear from staff about working at Deschutes County Behavioral Health, please click HERE. 

Make the work you do matter.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.