Key Responsibilities

• Review development projects for residential, industrial, and commercial land uses that can range greatly in scale and size for compliance with the Community Development Code.
• Implement the City's Comprehensive Plan through development review.
• Research and processing land use development applications, permit applications, plans, amendments, variances and related documents.
• Present staff findings/recommendations at public hearings and community meetings.
• Community Development Code (CDC) administration including supporting our Code and Policy Project Manager as a subject matter expert for CDC amendments/updates.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We're looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also passionate about serving the public and collaborating with others to solve complex planning challenges.

Our ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Creative and innovative thinking
• Exceptional customer service
• Project coordination and management
• Solid understanding of state, regional and local planning structure, processes and codes
• Leading and supporting other staff
• Preparation of staff reports, ordinances, amendments, and other technical documents and conveyance of complex technical information

Exciting Projects on the Horizon

As a Senior Planner, you may provide professional planning support to Development Code Amendments including updates to residential and mixed-use zones to support our housing production strategy, refinements to our industrial code, and Hillsboro Airport Use and Overlay Zone.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Geography or related field and five 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

July 22, 2025

Application Deadline

August 3, 2025

Application Review

August 11, 2025

Interview I

Week of August 25th

Interview II

Week of September 8th

Final Candidate Selection

Week of September 15th

Note: Timelines subject to change based on City needs. 

Commitment to Equity

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.