This is professional and technical planning work with a focus on Historic Preservation. It involves applying specialized knowledge and skills to review development proposals affecting properties within Portland’s historic designations, ensuring compliance with the historic preservation ordinance. The Associate Preservation Planner is one of two preservation positions in the department, and requires professional expertise in historic preservation principles. The role involves making technical determinations, exercising independent judgment, problem solving with property owners and their designers or contractors, and preparing written documents and public presentations to the Historic Preservation Board.

Start date negotiable, no sooner than June 15, 2026.

Salary Range: $58,617 to $74,295/year