Our Information Technology division consists of over 189 full-time employees. Our customer base includes approximately 6,500 county staff located in over 140 buildings throughout the Portland metro area. In addition, we provide services for, and partner with, external government agencies, application service providers, non-profit service providers, and others.
What Our Employees Say
- “We search for the path to 'yes' while being fiscally responsible to the citizens of Multnomah County.”
- “We are audacious, exceptional, and leading the way.”
- “We are evenly mixed on .NET and Drupal and tend toward agile software development.”
- “We prioritize work/life balance and offer innovative professional development opportunities for IT staff.”
- “We continuously look for ways to improve how we do our work.”
Our Technology Environment
IT's mission is to use technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and cost savings, with a vision to provide anytime, anywhere access to technology and information for employees, residents and visitors. Equity, sustainability, and digital accessibility are key in decision-making. The IT Division manages over 11,100 devices, 6,850 phone numbers, 750 servers, 118 network circuits, and approximately 500 business applications across a wide array of County services, supporting employees in over 140 County sites and thousands of remote locations.
Our Staff Specializations
- AI/Generative AI
- Data Center Operations
- Network Management
- Help Desk Services
- Unified Communications
- Desktop Services
- Datamarts, Database Design and Administration
- Software Development
- Project Management
- IT Security and Risk Management
- IT Planning and Budgeting
- IT Administration and Support
Our Benefits
Some of the many benefits provided at Multnomah County:
- A commitment to work-life balance
- Flexible work schedules and telecommuting opportunities
- Limited travel requirements, primarily local
- Limited overtime requirements
- Technical and leadership training opportunities
- Annual public transit pass
- Transparency in compensation and benefits
- Career development, coaching, and mentorship opportunities
- A range of fitness classes, equipment, and facilities.
- Wellness programs for weight management, smoking cessation and more.