Job Description
The City of Hillsboro is hiring a Planning Technician to join its planning team. In this entry-level role, you will provide customer service and technical assistance on zoning and city planning matters.
You will administer address and land use data systems, conduct initial plan reviews for commercial, industrial, and residential development, and perform property records research. This position is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills who enjoys helping the community manage planning processes.
You will also process minor planning applications, prepare reports and memorandums, and support planners in report preparation. The role is based at 150 East Main St. In Hillsboro, Oregon.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $67,148 - $88,363 per year.
Qualification
To qualify for this Planning Technician position, you need experience in planning, zoning, or a related field. The City of Hillsboro seeks candidates who are detail-oriented and passionate about community service.
- Experience in planning, zoning, or a related field.
- Ability to provide customer service and technical assistance on zoning and planning information.
- Skill in administering address and land use data systems.
- Experience conducting initial plan reviews for development projects.
- Ability to perform property records research.
- Skill in processing minor planning applications.
- Ability to prepare reports and memorandums.
- Proficiency in routine office tasks and database maintenance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to support planners in report and plan preparation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide customer service and technical assistance regarding zoning and City planning information.
- Administer address and land use data systems.
- Conduct initial plans reviews for commercial, industrial, and residential development.
- Conduct property records research.
- Process minor planning applications.
- Prepare reports and memorandums.
- Perform routine office tasks and database maintenance.
- Provide support for Planners in the preparation of reports and plans.
Conditions & Requirements
- Full-time, non-exempt position.
- Must submit a cover letter, resume, and supplemental responses.
- Applications without test scores or transcripts will not be considered.
- Must be able to work in Hillsboro, OR.
- Background check may be required.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Application review based on cover letter, resume, and supplemental responses.
- Supplemental questions must be answered in detail.
- Qualified candidates may be invited for an interview.
- Reference checks may be conducted.
Required Documents
- Cover letter.
- Supplemental responses to the application questions.
- Test scores or transcripts (if applicable).
Benefits
- Full benefits package.
- Salary range $67,148 - $88,363 per year.
How to Apply
- To apply, visit the official application portal for the City of Hillsboro. Create or to your applicant account. Complete the online application and answer all supplemental questions in detail. Attach your cover letter, resume, and any required test scores or transcripts. Review your application for completeness and submit before the deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Additional Information
- This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $67,148 - $88,363 per year.
- The closing date is August 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- The position is located at 150 East Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123.
- The City of Hillsboro is an equal opportunity employer.
- Applicants must provide detailed responses to supplemental questions.
- Only complete applications will be considered.
About Company
The City of Hillsboro is a local government organization serving the community in Oregon. It provides a range of services including planning, public works, and community development. This Planning Technician role supports the city's planning department in managing land use and development.
Working for the City of Hillsboro offers a chance to contribute to the community's growth and quality of life. City of Hillsboro is named as the hiring organisation for the Planning Technician post.
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