Crook County is seeking a Human Resources Director for this fast-growing community located east of the Cascade mountains in Oregon’s scenic high desert. Crook County is known for its natural beauty, laid-back lifestyle, charming communities, and friendly small-town feel. The county seat is the City of Prineville, a resurgent rural community of 11,513 and the county's only incorporated city.
Crook County is seeking a Human Resources Director for this fast-growing community located east of the Cascade mountains in Oregon’s scenic high desert. Crook County is known for its natural beauty, laid-back lifestyle, charming communities, and friendly small-town feel. The county seat is the City of Prineville, a resurgent rural community of 11,513 and the county's only incorporated city.
CROOK COUNTY
Established in 1882, Crook County is a full-service local government serving a population of 27,527 across 2,978.9 square miles in Central Oregon. Originally organized under a County Court structure of governance, the County transitioned to a Commission-Manager form in 2024. The County is now led by a three-member, full-time Board of Commissioners who have newly created the County Manager position. The County operates with a budget of $154.6 million and a team of 230 FTEs across 23 departments. The County has two collective bargaining units.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
The Human Resources Director is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resource function. Consisting of the HR Director and HR Generalist, the Crook County Human Resources Department fosters workforce excellence through tailored HR support and by cultivating careers and strengthening community. The County’s goal has been to innovate, increase access to services and programs that develop employees, and support the County as it enters a period of tremendous growth and change.
WHY APPLY
This is an excellent opportunity to join a county management team and impact the ongoing development of a dynamic and professional culture dedicated to providing excellent service to Crook County residents. As part of the management team, the new HR Director will be part of the continued implementation of a recent form of government change to the County Commission/Manager. Crook County is in beautiful Central Oregon and is home to a wealth of year-round outdoor activities. The rural western lifestyle creates a welcoming environment where neighbors care for each other. Crook County celebrates its strong agricultural heritage while supporting modern growth that includes high-tech industries. If you're looking for a hands-on opportunity to build meaningful change in county government, this may be the opportunity for you.
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More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting Crook County with this search. Rolling interviews. Learn more at gmphr.com. Crook County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
