Assistant City Planner Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $182,515.00 - $240,177.00 Annually
Location : Civic Center, 150 E Main Street Hillsboro, OR 97123, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-163
Department: City Manager's Office
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Position
The City Manager is restructuring the City Manager's Office to include three Assistant City Managers and is seeking two new strategic leaders to join the organization. Under the direction of the City Manager and in partnership with the current Assistant City Manager, the new Assistant City Managers will collaborate to continue building a culture of strategic management that aligns the City's key initiatives and advances a purposeful, efficient, and transparent approach to understanding and responding to community needs.
The Assistant City Managers exercise strategic and visionary thinking for long-term organization-wide application and impact and have delegated authority to make decisions on behalf of the City Manager. Hillsboro is a full-service city and provides services through the City Manager's Office, Economic & Community Development, Finance, Fire & Rescue, Human Resources, Information Services, Library, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Works, and Water. Each position provides cross-functional leadership for outcomes across assigned departments and will oversee a designated portfolio of services that reflects the strengths of the successful candidates and supports cohesive service delivery. Portfolios may evolve and adjust over time in response to Council priorities, organizational initiatives, and changing business and community needs.
The Assistant City Managers are executive leaders who shape the City's future by driving enterprise-wide visioning, strategic planning, clear direction, and policy development. Serving as key advisors and the acting City Manager when needed, these roles empower department directors to deliver core municipal services while overseeing major projects and ensuring strict adherence to legal, contractual, and records management obligations and City values.
The Assistant City Managers are strategic, forward-thinking leaders who connect Hillsboro's big-picture vision to meaningful action. Partnering seamlessly with the City Manager and their peer Assistant City Manager, they lead the organization as one team with a unified voice. By bringing diverse perspectives to the Executive Leadership Team, they help shape the City's future and empower staff to deliver outstanding services. These leaders effectively balance strategic planning with operational and workforce awareness, positioning the organization for long-term success.
Successful candidates are collaborative, emotionally intelligent professionals who foster strong relationships across departments, with elected officials, and throughout the community. They lead with integrity, transparency, self-awareness, and sound judgment to cultivate a positive, accountable workplace. Approaching their work with humility and authenticity, the Assistant City Managers drive employee engagement through proactive communication, collaborative problem-solving, and innovative service delivery. Their people-centered approach inspires confidence and builds a unified culture focused on public service excellence.
Qualifications
At least ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience in government management, including at least three years of experience supervising professional-level staff, is required. Prior leadership experience overseeing complex services, programs and projects is essential. Demonstrating a deep understanding of a city's day-to-day operations is ideal, as is prior experience in a growing community. A sound financial background with a strong understanding of budgets is required. A strong labor relations background that balances employee and City interests with the financial realities is ideal. Knowledge and experience in a full-service City are beneficial but not required.
A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education that enables success as an Assistant City Manager will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for the Assistant City Manager positions is $182,515 - $240,177 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidates. The City of Hillsboro offers a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package, including high-quality benefits, and prioritizes employee well-being. For a complete breakdown of the City's extensive Benefits Package, please review the
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning July 6, 2026.
City of Hillsboro is proud to offer robust benefit packages to employees. Please check out our for benefit guides for our non-represented full-time employees and part-time employees. Benefits may vary for positions identified in Police, Fire, and Library collective bargaining agreements, which can also be found on the Salary and Benefits page.