Program Development Specialist

Program Development Specialist

Salary

$74,290.84 - $97,135.74 Annually

Location

13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard 97223, OR

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026

Department

Community Development

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

10/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Overview

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are ambassadors of municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Examples of Duties

The Community Development Department is seeking a motivated, analytical, and collaborative individual to service as its Program Development Specialist. This position will serve as the department's subject-matter expert and functional lead for its software applications, helping ensure systems effectively support business operations and service delivery. The Specialist will also lead efforts that strengthen data management, reporting, and performance metrics that inform decision-making and meet critical business needs. Working across teams, this position will identify opportunities to improve processes, develop effective solutions, and support department leadership, staff, and customers. Creativity, collaboration, technical aptitude, and attention to detail will be essential in this role.

The Program Development Specialist will work closely with the department's leadership to accomplish the following:

• Serves as subject matter expert and functional lead for Enterprise Permitting & Licensing (EPL) application and other Community Development software applications, supporting troubleshooting, process improvements, and user needs.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and other internal partners to develop, maintain, and deliver accurate reports and data on Community Development activities, permitting, building, and program metrics.
• Helps to develop, maintain, and update departmental SOPs to promote consistent, efficient, and well-documented processes.
• Responds to requests for information regarding programs and requirements; Provides clear, accurate, and timely guidance to internal and external customers.
• Supports department management with special projects and fiscal processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, program or project management, public relations/affairs, or other field related to the assigned program(s); AND
• Two (2) years of experience in planning, development, implementation and/or administration of programs, projects, or systems, preferably in a government setting.

Supplemental Information

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Schedule: The position will have flexible schedule primarily 4/10 M-TH; (3 in office days and one remote workday). Schedule subject to agreement with supervisor.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date.

IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicants work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

In addition to being a great place to work, the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:

Choice of health and dental plans

Generous retirement plan (non-PERS)

City-paid HRA-VEBA

Paid time off (PTO) program plus paid sick leave

11 paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Universal transit pass through TriMet

This job classification is not represented by a union

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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Which best describes your years of experience in planning, development, implementation and/or administration of programs, projects, or systems, preferably in a government setting?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2 or more years

03

Please describe your experience using or managing Enterprise software applications. (i.e, Tyler products, Munis, EPL, SharePoint, Excel or Accela)?

04

Please describe a project that you have been responsible for managing or implementing requirements across a department or multiple stakeholders.

Required Question

Employer City of Tigard

Address 13125 SW Hall Blvd

Tigard, Oregon, 97223

Website http://www.tigard-or.gov