Welcome to the Coos County Human Resources Department. If you are seeking employment with Coos County Government, please click on the Job Opportunities tab on this page. Coos County offers a competitive benefits package, with health insurance coverage for employee, spouse and eligible dependents, long and short term disability options, paid time off including sick, vacation and holiday pay, and County contributions of 6% to PERS (Public Employee Retirement System). The County employs approximately 320 employees and has over 25 county departments, including Coos Health & Wellness which provides behavioral health, public health, and health education services to the community, and is located at 281 LaClair in Coos Bay, Oregon.
The Coos County seat is located in Coquille, Oregon and is nestled in a beautiful valley, set between the I-5 corridor and the Pacific Ocean along the beautiful Coquille River. We offer an incredible quality of life with moderate climate, affordable housing, quality schools, advanced health and dental care including a modern hospital and medical clinic.
COOS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation in any step of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Department. If you believe your civil rights in employment matters have been violated at any time during the course of your consideration for employment, please contact the Human Resources Officer at 541-396-7580.
APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH COOS COUNTY
Coos County reserves the right to require a selected candidate to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment start date, or to run a DMV records check. Coos County reserves the right to revoke a job posting at any time or amend the working hours, compensation, or working conditions prior to start date. Coos County offers employment under the legal terms of the doctrine of employment at will, unless modified by Union contract. This means that either the employee or the employer is free to end the employment relationship at any time with or without cause. Applicants will only be considered for job openings that meet the experience and skills listed on the application. We only accept employment applications for open positions.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
If you qualify for Veterans' preference in public employment provided for in OAR 839-0435; please include proper certification with your job application. Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you think you may qualify, please remember to submit a copy of your DD-214 or 215 with your job application. If you are claiming disabled veteran preference, you must also submit the public employment preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You will not receive preference without these accompanying documents. Thank you for your service.
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A Coos County job application must be completed to be considered for positions.
To submit your completed application, use one of the four following options:
