City of Tualatin Employee Directory

Government AdministrationUnited States51-200 Employees

The Community

Tualatin, population 27,000, is a dynamic, vibrant community ideally located just 12 miles south of Portland and 30 miles north of Salem, the state capitol. Situated at the intersection of Interstate highways 5 and 205, Tualatin is a short distance to adventure: skiing, snowboarding, and sledding on majestic Mt. Hood in the Cascade Mountain Range; family-friendly summer water activities on the central Oregon Coast; national-level wind-surfing or parasailing on the mighty Columbia River, while enjoying the striking natural beauty of Multnomah Falls in the Columbia Gorge National Recreation Area.

Tualatin’s population is well-educated, diverse, and involved in community and school activities. There are excellent educational opportunities available to residents through the Tigard-Tualatin School District and numerous colleges and universities within easy commuting distance. In the most recent resident satisfaction survey, 84% of residents rated the overall quality of life in Tualatin as “excellent” or “good”, and most reported they would recommend the community to others and plan to stay for the next five years. Residents take great pride in and appreciate the amenities such as award-winning parks, unique shopping and dining establishments and a low tax rate.

          
The Organization
The City of Tualatin is organized under the Council/Manager form of government, with the City Manager serving as the administrative head of the organization. The current City Manager has served since December 2006 and is only the organization’s fourth City Manager. The City has a history of progressive leadership, and a commitment to improving the quality of life through well-managed, responsive city services, and a record of fiscal prudence.

The organization is made up of 20 divisions within eight departments responsible for all services except fire, which is provided through a special district, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue.

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