Job Description

THE POSITION

The Planning and Development Services Division for the Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is looking to fill a Senior Building Permit Technician position.

The Senior Building Permit Technician is the first point of contact for our customers and sets up and issues permits daily, helps customers schedule inspections, and answers questions regarding the building process. They also provide technical support to customers by assisting them with navigating the County's permit tracking and electronic plan review systems. The Building Permit Technician (BPT) works the front counter at least once a week helping with customers who come to the office for assistance.

The Senior Building Permit Technician performs highly responsible clerical and administrative functions in the area of permits issuance in Building Services and serves in a lead capacity over lower-level staff assigned to the permit team. This position will be responsible for providing technical guidance and direction to Building Permit Technicians I and II classifications. Additional duties include:

• Providing customers with comprehensive, accurate and efficient service for requests and inquiries related to the building process.
• Accepting and processing building permit applications from the public.
• Reviewing applications and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of the building permit.
• Determining the correct permit type needed and issue all types of building permits received by fax, mail, online as well as email and the customer service counter.
• Providing technical assistance via phone calls and customer service counter regarding the application process.
• Managing all public records pertaining to all permit types; prepare, maintain, organize and update department files and records; search and compile information.
• Accurately enter data into the computer tracking software database system
• Monitoring the permit review process by setting up applications and reviewing plans as well as tracking applications through the approval process and permit tracking system.

Ideal Candidate

• Versatile: You are a team player who can also work independently. You are comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and can handle change in a constructive and positive manner.
• Customer-centric: You enjoy working in a customer service environment and serving the public.
• Ambitious: You are self-motivated, organized, and pay attention to detail.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Senior Building Permit Technician.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience performing journey-level work in the review of building plans and processing of permit applications utilizing an automated permit tracking system. OR
• An associate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, or a related field. AND Three (3) years of public contact work experience which relates to land use regulations, the land development process, or public improvement construction.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.
• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) permit technician certification.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection Process

1. Apply Today : We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualificationsas soon as possible.
4. Reference Checks: The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the top candidate.
5. Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
6. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community .

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .


Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.


Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments.

Questions Regarding This Recruitment?
Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov

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Job Tags

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