Development and Permitting Liaison

Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. P.T.
Accepting Online Applications only through the City of Eugene Website

Information on How to Apply

Building & Permit Services (BPS) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Development and Permitting Liaison to help advance the City’s goals for housing, economic development, and improved customer service within the development review process. Housing and economic development are top priorities for the City of Eugene and Building and Permit Services is a key partner in the City’s pursuit of creating economic prosperity, growth, affordability, and diverse housing options for our community.

An ideal candidate will build strong, cooperative relationships, improve processes, and support clearer, more predictable permitting pathways for businesses, developers, and community members. This role helps ensure that permitting systems effectively support community priorities, including housing production, business success, and equitable access, while fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

The Department: The Planning and Development Department (PDD) is dedicated to shaping a thriving, future-focused community—encompassing these four divisions: Building and Permit Services, Community Development, Planning, and Curbside and Administrative Services—where excellence is expected and innovation is empowered. PDD staff work creatively and collaboratively to address the daily needs of our customers and community. This includes working on identified urgent community needs like housing and homelessness, downtown vibrancy, vitality and livability, building permits, code compliance, economic development, and community planning.

Ideal Candidate for the City of Eugene’s Development and Permitting Liaison:

• Is an innovative and resourceful problem-solver who collaboratively identifies solutions early, removes barriers, and drives progress on the City’s Strategic Plan priorities.
• Delivers excellent customer service and seeks ways to continually hone and improve processes to support the creation of more housing, improve the permitting process, and advance economic development goals.
• Builds relationships and strengthens partnerships within our department, across the organization and within the community.

• Uses clear, accessible data and compelling visuals to communicate trends, outcomes, and opportunities, strengthening transparency and supporting informed decision-making.
• Is a reliable team player, who works effectively across departments accelerating progress on key organization and community priorities.
• Cultivates a team mindset that thrives on creativity and united effort.
• Enthusiastically engages and partners with the business and development community to understand their unique needs and potential for driving growth.
• Models curiosity and openness to new approaches and investigates opportunities for process improvement.
• Supports and respects diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Eugene’s economic vitality and housing availability by helping build more efficient and equitable development systems, improving public understanding of the permitting process, and advancing key actions in the Eugene Strategic Plan related to Communication and Outreach, Urgent Community Needs, and Organizational Wellbeing.

Classification: Management Analyst

Salary: $42.04 - $54.64 hourly / $87,443.20 - $113,651.20 annually

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

Department, Division: Planning and Development, Building and Permit Services

Position Information: Non-Represented, Exempt

Work Location: The Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th Avenue, Eugene, OR. Must reside in the State of Oregon and be able to report onsite.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility per business need

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see “Supplemental Information” at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene: Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.