Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest
municipal government in the region. The County has 1,060 FTE positions and a
$508.2 million annual budget. The County provides public safety, public health and
behavioral health, community development, road construction and maintenance,
elections, assessment and taxation, solid waste, social services, and operates a large
fair and 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.