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Planner, Assistant/Associate

Salary

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Location

Eugene, OR

Job Type

Full-Time Limited Duration

Job Number

04212

Department

Planning & Development Department

Division

Planning Division

Opening Date

07/15/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 5:15 PM Pacific

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General Statement of Duties

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Do you want to play a part in making a great Pacific Northwest City the most livable, prosperous, and thriving place it can possibly be, into the future? The City of Eugene Community Planning and Design team, part of the Planning Division, is looking for a positive, productive and collaborative individual to help us turn our community vision into reality. The successful candidate will enjoy providing service to the community, thrive in a team environment, and demonstrate adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

This position involves a wide range of work with a focus on long-range planning projects to implement our community vision of a compact, connected, livable Eugene. Examples of long-range planning projects include policy development, community engagement, urban growth boundary analysis, growth monitoring program work, land use code changes, and implementing the Oregon Land Use Planning Program.

A major portion of the Community Planning and Design team’s work plan is advancing Urban Growth Strategies (https://www.eugene-or.gov/5202/Urban-Growth-Strategies) – a multi-year, collaborative effort that integrates state-required urban growth planning, equitable community engagement, and City Council-directed policy work. Building off years of planning and community engagement through Envision Eugene (https://www.eugene-or.gov/760/Envision-Eugene) , this project is evaluating the need for housing, jobs, parks, infrastructure, schools, and other urban land uses, as well as what tools can help Eugene to grow more efficiently. This work will result in studies of what land is available for future development in Eugene, updates to the Envision Eugene Comprehensive Plan (https://www.eugene-or.gov/3009/The-Envision-Eugene-Comprehensive-Plan) , other adopted City plans and land use regulations, a parcel-specific land use designation map (https://www.eugene-or.gov/4208/Land-Use-Designation-Map) , actions to help Eugene grow more efficiently, and an evaluation of whether there is a need to expand the urban growth boundary (https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/61802/7\_Ordinance-Ex-B-2-Eugene-UGB-Map-officially-adopted-map-is-the-disc-Ex-B-2---Env-Eug-Emp-Park-School) (UGB).

The City of Eugene 2023-2026 Strategic Plan includes goals supporting organizational wellbeing and a culture of belonging. To advance both goals, Planning Division staff are both required and encouraged to pursue individual and team professional development opportunities, including City-sponsored trainings on Belonging and Designing for Equity, department-wide racial equity learning, and other trainings and conferences.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only

Information on How to Apply (https://www.eugene-or.gov/674/How-to-Apply)

Classification: Planner, Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/19865?keywords=planner&pagetype=classSpecifications) / Planner, Associate (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/19866?keywords=planner&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Salary: Planner, Assistant: $38.55 - $41.13 hourly / $80,184.00 - $85,550.40 annually; Planner, Associate: $42.04 - $54.64 hourly / $87,443.20 - $113,651.20

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA) (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) .

Department, Division: Planning & Development, Planning

Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt

Work Location: Atrium, 99 West 10 Avenue, Eugene, OR

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility per business need.

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries (https://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/View/59858/Benefits-at-a-Glance-Guide) as well as see information about all employee benefits (https://www.eugene-or.gov/253/Employee-Benefits) .

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website (https://eugene-or.gov/4913/Living-Working-In-Eugene) .

About Limited Duration Positions

+ This Limited Duration position could last up to 24 months per business need.

+ If you are a current Limited Duration employee, you will not have rights back to your Limited Duration position.

+ Limited Duration employees are at-will and do not have a probationary period.

Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following

+ Compile and analyze information and make recommendations on community plans and special studies.

+ Perform precise technical analysis, comfortable with varied levels of detail, and has a proven ability to communicate complex information with a wide variety of audiences in various formats.

+ Develop promotional and informational materials for the general public regarding Planning Division programs, procedures, and related City ordinances, codes, plans, and other standards.

+ Conductplanningstudiesinthecommunitytogatherdataforevaluatingplanningprojects.Mayresearchandassist in drafting ordinances to amend zoning, other land use development standards, the comprehensive plan, or other community plans.

+ Prepare maps, charts, spreadsheets and graphs for a variety of planning projects and presentations.

+ Collect, record, and summarize statistical and demographic information; establish and maintain records and databases.

+ Serve as project manager or staff team member on complex land use applications, studies, and other planning projects.

+ Manage or serve as lead for a program, committee, or higher-level project.

+ Prepare staff and planning-related reports for the City Council and Planning Commission, Hearings Official, and other committees and advisory boards; make presentations as required.

+ Make presentations regarding general planning issues, or specialized planning policies and procedures to neighborhood groups, educational, civic, and professional organizations and other groups.

+ Assist with the planning and hosting of community events; may hire and supervise interns.

+ Potential to participate on Planning Division teams and a variety of City committees.

+ Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.

+ Performs related and other duties as assigned.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Planner, Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/19865?keywords=planner&pagetype=classSpecifications) / Planner, Associate (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/classspecs/19866?keywords=planner&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Planner, Assistant

Experience

One year planning related experience.

Education

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture or a closely related field.

Background

Must pass a background check

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of:

+ Basic modern principles and practices of urban planning, economics, and development.

+ Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.

+ Research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development.

+ Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information related to local and Oregon Statewide Land Use Planning.

+ Terminology of governmental and legal procedures related to municipal planning.

+ Modern office methods, procedures, and computer equipment.

Ability to:

+ Learn City laws related to general plans and zoning.

+ Learn applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and methods of assessment.

+ Analyze and compile technical and statistical information of moderate difficulty and prepare reports.

+ Use software, including Geographic Information Systems, to create maps and other graphic materials.

+ Communicate clearly and concisely in oral, written, and graphic work.

+ Become familiar with current maps, studies, ordinances, and other planning resources.

+ Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Planner, Associate

Experience

Three years of professional planning experience.

Education

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a planning-related field is desirable

Background

Must pass a background check.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

Planner, Associate (in addition to the qualifications for Planner, Assistant)

Knowledge of:

+ City laws and ordinances related to general plans, zoning and land divisions.

+ Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

+ Modern principles and practices of research methodology, urban planning, economics, and development.

+ Applicable environmental laws and regulations.

+ Community engagement techniques and processes.

Ability to:

+ Interpret planning and zoning programs to the general public.

+ Analyze and compile complex technical and statistical information and prepare reports. Perform professional planning work with minimal supervision.

+ Translate complex planning issues and technical data into an easily understood format for the public.

+ Manage controversy related to community planning issues.

Supplemental Information

Bilingual Pay Benefit

This benefit compensates non-represented employees up to 5% of their base salary. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must demonstrate fluency in an eligible language and pass a language proficiency test that is administrated by the City’s Employee Resource Center division.

Non-Represented Retirement Program

Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.

From January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2034, most retirees may work for a PERS-participating employer for an unlimited number of hours while continuing to receive their pension benefit based on HB 2296. If you have questions about your specific situation, including any restrictions to hours, please refer to the PERS: Work After Retirement (https://www.oregon.gov/pers/RET/Pages/SB1049-Changes-Work-After-Retirement.aspx) .

What to Expect from our Selection Process

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Marijuana use is evaluated consistent with current state law regulations. PLEASE NOTE: Once the posting closes, the process can take 4-6 weeks to complete.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.

If a job posting indicates this position is temporary (not limited duration) then the employee serves at will. Temporary employees do not receive benefits through the City of Eugene unless required by City, State or Federal code/statute.

Salary and Benefits

The normal starting salary is the first step shown on the posting. Other placement in the salary range may be considered depending on qualifications and experience. Periodic advancement through the salary range is dependent upon merit. The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, physical examination, life insurance, and long-term disability. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.

To view a summary of benefits (http://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1817) and/or benefit premium rates (http://www.eugene-or.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1811) click the respective link. Click here to view information about Total Worker Health. (https://www.eugene-or.gov/3955/Total-Worker-Health)