Planner, Associate / Planner, Assistant

About the Team

The City of Eugene's Planning & Development division is an active, dynamic environment where staff regularly interact with other city departments, partner agencies, and the broader Eugene community. The team is known for being fun, resilient, and adaptable, constantly evolving to pursue a future community that is connected, compact, and livable.

The Land Use Planning team is dedicated to turning the community's vision into reality. This includes reviewing development proposals ranging from routine to complex, such as property line adjustments, legal lot reviews, zone changes, and code amendments. The team also supports the evolution of processes and services, focusing on customer service, written communications, and technology.

Additionally, the Community Planning & Design team advances Urban Growth Strategies (UGS)—a multi-year, collaborative effort integrating state-required planning, equitable community engagement, and City Council-directed policy work. This team handles long-range planning projects, including policy development, community engagement, land use code updates, and growth monitoring.

About the Role

We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic planner with a track record of excellent communication and a commitment to meaningful public involvement. The successful candidate will be a positive, solution-oriented, and collaborative individual who thrives in a highly productive team environment.

This posting offers two distinct opportunities:

Regular Full-Time Position (Assistant or Associate Planner) This role is primarily responsible for reviewing land use applications and providing public information regarding the Eugene land use code. You will work closely with the public, ranging from general inquiries to facilitating meetings with development professionals, neighborhood representatives, committees, and other interest groups. The position involves formulating elegant, sensible solutions to complex challenges and supporting the community's vision through implementation.

Limited Duration Position (Assistant or Associate Planner) This position, which may last up to 24 months, contributes to a dynamic mix of projects across both the Community Planning & Design and Land Use Planning teams. Duties include long-range planning projects like policy development and code updates, as well as working with the Land Use team on specific projects such as middle housing land division applications. Limited Duration employees are at-will and do not have a probationary period, but receive the same health, retirement, and paid time off benefits as Regular Non-Represented positions.

Work Environment The City of Eugene is shifting to a work environment of primarily in-office work to foster collaboration and connection. New employees must work on-site full-time during their probationary period. Following probation, Associate Planners may utilize a flexible work schedule of 3-4 days a week in the office per the Alternative Work Policy. The office is located at the Atrium Building in Eugene, OR.

Hiring Process & Application

How to Apply Applications are accepted online only. Please submit your application materials before the deadline of Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. P.T.

Our Approach to Hiring Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, who may come with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. The City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications.

Starting Pay The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the salary range based on relevant education and experience as provided in your application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA).

Culture & Commitment to Diversity

The City of Eugene is committed to organizational wellbeing and a culture of belonging. As part of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, Planning Division staff are required and encouraged to pursue professional development opportunities, including City-sponsored trainings on Belonging and Designing for Equity, department-wide racial equity learning, and other conferences.

We actively support and respect diversity in the workplace. Staff are responsible for ensuring the implementation of the City's Affirmative Action and Diversity Work Plans and facilitating staff development on creating a respectful working environment. The City of Eugene is an equal opportunity employer.