Building & Permit Services Division Manager

Building & Permit Services Division Manager

The City of Eugene is seeking a Building and Permit Services Director to lead a large, dynamic team responsible for complex operations that are vital to our community's livability and economic prosperity. As a key member of the Planning and Development Leadership Team, this position oversees the operations of the Building and Permit Services Division, including plan checking and building permit approval, field inspection, business license, code compliance, the rental housing program, and administrative support and operations of the City's Permit and Information Center. The position partners closely with other City Divisions and Departments and outside agencies and organizations to help achieve strategic City objectives in service to our community.

Application Deadline : Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5 : 00 pm PT

Accepting Online Applications Only

The Building and Permit Services (BPS) Director leads and manages the activities and operations of the Building and Permit Services Division, including plan checking and building permit approval, field inspection, business license, code compliance, the rental housing program, administrative support and operation of the City's Permit and Information Center; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex support to the Executive Director of the Planning and Development Department.

Housing and economic development are top priorities for the City of Eugene and the BPS Director is a key leader in the City's pursuit of creating economic prosperity and diverse types of housing for our community. An ideal candidate will seek to build strong, cooperative relationships and improve processes to support enhanced livability for all. While Eugene is a mid-sized City (population 176,000) it offers attractive opportunities for a building professional to oversee the permitting and inspection processes in support of advanced, innovative buildings and structures.

Over the past few years BPS has worked with developers, local government, and higher education partners on innovative buildings like the world-renowned Hayward Field track and field stadium, Matthew Knight Arena, Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, the Downtown Riverfront redevelopment and numerous 10+ story housing developments. In the coming months and years projects such as the new state of the art University of Oregon indoor practice facility, ongoing downtown investments, redevelopment of the historic Steam Plant and more are anticipated.

An ideal candidate for the City of Eugene's Building and Permit Services Director :

• Delivers excellent customer service and seeks ways to continually hone and improve processes to support the creation of more housing, advance economic development goals and enhance community livability.
• Is a strong leader with a depth of experience in supervising diverse and complex teams and cultivating a sense of belonging.
• Builds relationships and strengthens partnerships within our department, across the organization and within the community.
• Is an innovative and resourceful problem solver who leads with collaboration and cooperation and is always willing to come to the table to advance the City's Strategic Plan priorities.
• Recognizes the importance of providing, supporting and maintaining technology that allows BPS to provide excellent customer experience.
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Is a team player willing and able to collaborate on top priority topics for the City of Eugene like housing, economic development, downtown revitalization, livability and more.
• Is a contributing member of the Planning and Development Leadership Team and works to bolster and build our department culture with thoughtfulness, fun and creativity.
• Actively promotes and supports the City of Eugene's Core Competencies :
• Trust & Confidence
• Creative Work Environment
• Respectful & Inclusive Work Environment
• Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
• Wellbeing
• Now & Later

The Department : This position resides in the Planning and Development Department (PDD), which includes the following four divisions : Building and Permit Services, Community Development, Planning, and Administration and Curbside Services. PDD staff work creatively and collaboratively to address the daily needs of our customers and community including working on identified urgent community needs like housing and homelessness, downtown vibrancy, vitality and livability, building permits, code compliance, economic development, and community planning. The primary focus of this position is leading and managing the Building and Permit Services Division with approximately 60 employees. Additionally, this position is a member of the PDD Leadership Team comprised of the Executive Director, managers of our four divisions, the Communications & Engagement Manager and the PDD Executive Assistant.

Classification : Building and Permit Services Division Manager

Salary : $62.11 - $83.84 hourly / $129,188.80 - $174,387.20 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.

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, may be eligible for some remote work. Must reside in the State of Oregon and be able to report onsite in Eugene, Oregon for work as needed

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.

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

Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Qualifications Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Background : Must pass a background check.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge,