Planning Technician

An employee in this class performs entry-level and routine planning technician work, supporting community members with zoning and City planning services while improving the customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning support, including coordinating land use applications, logging data, tracking deadlines, preparing correspondence, and routing notices and maps.
• Review, maintain, update, and query automated data systems related to mapping, addressing, and land use; assist staff with system-related questions and recommend data management enhancements.
• Respond to customer inquiries about zoning and land use development; research records, provide zoning regulation information, and issue zoning verification documentation.
• Serve as the primary contact for address management and provide assistance related to it.
• Review over-the-counter permit applications against approval criteria; log applications, process permit requests, or refer them to a Planner for additional review.
• Update and maintain activity reports, procedure manuals, land use applications, files, databases, brochures, maps, department website content, and documents.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Current/Upcoming Projects

• Ongoing permitting for South Hillsboro.
• Witch Hazel Village South.
• Industrial Lands.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in computer applications, geographic information systems, urban and land use planning, or a related field, plus six months of experience in database management software and municipal planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays.
• Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions for future savings.
• City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements.
• Free TriMet annual Hop Pass and access to SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center for you and your immediate family.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive workplace valuing work/life balance and employee wellness.

Bilingual Incentive Pay: Employees who demonstrate proficiency in Spanish, ASL, or another language spoken by over 10% of City residents (per U.S. Census) receive a 3% monthly premium pay. Proficiency is determined by a City-administered test.

About the Team

The City of Hillsboro’s Economic & Community Development Department seeks a detail-oriented, collaborative communicator to join as a Planning Technician. This role involves working across multiple permitting teams to ensure efficient processing of land use applications and offers opportunities for cross-functional projects and professional growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a growing community.

The City of Hillsboro is committed to equity, inclusion, and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We value diverse perspectives and empower employees to thrive.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a full benefits package.