JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Tualatin is a growing and thriving community with a population of approximately 27,000 people that continues to evolve and invest in its future. We are excited to invite applicants for a Policy Analyst position to join our growing economic development/urban renewal team within the Community Development Department.

This is a unique opportunity to support high-impact initiatives that shape the city's economic landscape and urban environment. You will play a contributing role in advancing Tualatin's urban renewal efforts in two newly adopted urban renewal areas including the Core Opportunity and Reinvestment Area (CORA) in the downtown area and the Southwest Urban Renewal District (SWURD) in our industrial area. Specifically, the city recently launched a 24-month process to revitalize the downtown area to create a thriving, pedestrian friendly mixed-use district to support local businesses and economic vitality. In the SWURD this position would work to implement programs, incentives, and capital projects. This position will also contribute to the broader economic development mission of recruiting, retaining and growing the local economy. Tualatin has a balance of commercial and residential lands making for a strong center for commerce and industry and is strategically located along the I-5 corridor.

This position offers the opportunity to influence policy, lead collaborative initiatives, and engage with a dynamic and involved community. We are looking for a strategic partner with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a passion for the built environment, and the ability to navigate complex policy landscapes. If you are ready to work hard, have fun, build relationships, grow professionally, help drive urban renewal and economic development projects that will benefit Tualatin for years to come, this is the right position for you.