JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Hillsboro’s Economic & Community Development Department plays a central role in shaping a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable future for one of Oregon’s most dynamic and diverse cities. As an economic engine of the state and a key part of the greater Portland metropolitan region, Hillsboro is connected by light rail and home to thriving neighborhoods, innovative industries, and a strong sense of community. Our work is grounded in thoughtful planning, inclusive engagement, and policies that support long-term resilience and opportunity for all who live and work here.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will support a variety of activities that help shape and guide community growth and development. You will undertake research and analysis and play a key role in developing visual communication materials that translate complex land use concepts into clear, accessible information for a variety of audiences. In addition, you will play a lead role engaging community members on land use planning projects and policy initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating graphics that simplify complex technical information.
• Researching, analyzing, and compiling information to inform planning projects and policy initiatives.
• Preparing high-quality technical planning documents, maps, and analyses.
• Playing a lead role on community engagement.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Advanced skills researching, analyzing, and compiling land use planning information
• Advanced skills with InDesign Adobe Illustrator, and SketchUp
• Experience engaging diverse community members
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable

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Current / Upcoming Projects:

• Concept planning for a proposed residential growth area
• Equitable Development Strategy and Transit-Oriented Development Plan for the Tualatin Valley Highway corridor
• Comprehensive Plan updates.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and, as assigned, up to two years of municipal planning related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Recruitment Timeline

Job Posting Date :  5/11/26 

Application Deadline:  5/31/26 

Application Review:  6/8/26 

Interview Round I:  Week of 6/15/26 

Interview Round II:  Week of 6/29/26 

Final Candidate Selection: Week of 7/6/26 

Note: Timeline may be subject to change based on City needs.

At the City of Hillsboro, we’re committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and resources designed to promote health, well-being, and growth.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and more
• Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings
• City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements
• Free TriMet annual Hop pass and SHARC recreation access for you and your family
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness

To learn more about our robust benefits package please click here.