COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
City of Umatilla, OR

First Review: June 23, 2025
Salary Range: $122,016 – $165,264 annually DOQ

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The City of Umatilla is seeking a City Attorney for this growing city of 8,256 situated along the banks of the Columbia River and the confluence of the Umatilla and Columbia Rivers, three hours east of Portland, Oregon. Umatilla is known for offering desert scenic beauty, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a quieter lifestyle within reach of bigger cities.   
 

THE CITY OF UMATILLA

Incorporated in 1864, the City of Umatilla serves a population of 8,256 across 5.4 square miles with a total budget of $143 million and a team of 82 FTEs. Operating under the Council-Manager form of government, the six-member City Council is elected at large to staggered four-year terms.  Departments include Finance and Administrative Services, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Police, and Public Works. 
 

THE CITY ATTORNEY

The City Attorney is the chief legal counsel for the City and works under the direction of the City Manager. Responsibilities include providing legal services to the City via the City Manager and City Council, including guidance on a variety of topics such as public meetings, public records laws, employment law, and land use matters such as right of way and utility easements. 
 

WHY APPLY 

This is a unique opportunity to be the first in-house full-time City Attorney for the City of Umatilla. The new City Attorney will join a highly successful and cohesive leadership team in one of the fastest growing small cities in Eastern Oregon. The City of Umatilla is committed to preserving its small-town values and charm while addressing the demands of rapid growth and increased need for services. The City government works as a team across all levels, including the department directors, City Manager, and City Council. Over the past six years, the City’s general fund budget has increased substantially while maintaining healthy reserves and continues to support significant investments in quality-of-life improvements throughout the community. 
 

For questions on this position, please contact:

Richard Meyers
GMP Consultants
rmeyers@gmphr.com
(541) 228-6042