General Statement of Duties

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 – 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, 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 include taking actions to help Eugene grow more efficiently, as well as an evaluation of whether there is a need to expand the urban growth boundary (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

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification: Planner, Assistant / Planner, Associate

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

Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt, Limited Duration (24 months)

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.

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.
• Conduct planning studies in the community to gather data for evaluating planning projects. May research and assist in drafting ordinances to amend zoning, 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.
• Participate on Planning Division teams and a variety of City committees.
• Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications - Assistant Planner

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.

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 - Associate Planner

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (in addition to the qualifications for Assistant Planner)

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.