Equal Employment Opportunity

The Port of Newport is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.  All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed. 

Our organization employs affirmative personnel measures to ensure the achievement of equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment and the work environment.  These policies of nondiscrimination will prevail throughout every aspect of the employment relationship, including recruitment, selection, total compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff and recall, termination, training, and dispute resolution.

Employee Benefits 

Full-Time Employees receive employer paid health insurance, dental insurance, $50,000 life insurance, and EAP program services for the whole family. Deductibles and co-pays are low, and a FSA program is availbe to assist with co-payments. In addition, employees are automatically enrolled in PERS after 6 months of full-time employment. Employees can also opt into paid medical transport.