Located south of the Portland metropolitan area, Marion County stretches from the Willamette River to the Cascade Mountains encompassing nearly 1,200 square miles. Most of its population of 315,900 can reach the Pacific beaches in under two hours. Marion County has 20 cities, including the State Capital, Salem, and 37 unincorporated communities. It is the largest producer of agriculture among Oregon's 36 counties. Marion County's economy is also based on government, with 38 of the largest state agencies based here, and on education as the site of Willamette University, Chemeketa Community College, and Corban University. The mission of Marion County Human Resources is to support Marion County departments by creating a work place that is characterized by integrity, open communications, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. We will seek and provide solutions to workplace issues that support and optimize the principles of the organization. Social Media Moderation Guidelines: http://www.co.marion.or.us/Pages/moderationguidelines.aspx