Leaving Employment/Retiring
Leaving the County for retirement or new adventures can be exciting! We have put together some useful resources that should help make things a little easier as you move on to your new chapter in life.
Deschutes County Personnel Rules require employees to provide written notice of resignation at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective date of the employee's resignation. An employee who voluntarily resigns must be present and on the job for one full week immediately prior to the employee's termination date, and must work on the termination date.
Each County Department may have their own off-boarding procedures specific to their department. Check with your supervisor regarding specific off-boarding activities for your department, including how to turn in assigned County equipment, property, and ID badge. Please remove and dispose of parking permits in your vehicles upon your final day of work.
If you have additional questions after reviewing the following pages, please reach out to Human Resources - Benefits benefits@deschutes.org, or call (541) 317-3154 or (541) 388-6553.
Various health insurance options are available to those who leave Deschutes County employment.
Have you begun asking yourself this question? This webpage pulls together many of the frequently asked questions and resources that will assist you in making this major life decision.
Leaving Deschutes County employment but not eligible or not ready to apply for your PERS pension? This page will explain what happens with your Oregon PERS, as well as your deferred compensation accounts.
Find out how you can convert or port your life insurance coverage(s) into individual policies when leaving employment.
Options for continuing voluntary benefits when leaving County employment.
We want to hear from you! Be sure to share your perspective as a departing employee by completing the County's confidential separation questionnaire.
If you need external employment references during your employment or after your departure, a Deschutes County Authorization and Release Form must be completed. This page will discuss how this form will be used by the County.
