Permit Technician

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Our mission is to facilitate orderly growth and development in the Deschutes County community through coordinated programs of Land Use Planning, Onsite Wastewater, Building Safety, Code Enforcement, Education, and Service to the public.

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big‑city opportunities and small‑town neighborhoods.

We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

This position will be responsible for processing and issuing permits for the Building Safety and Onsite Wastewater Divisions, collecting fees based upon a set schedule, disseminating zoning information and responding to inquiries and complaints from the public pertaining to the Planning, Building and Onsite Wastewater Divisions. Position provides direct customer service in coordinating permit applications, issuing permits, scheduling inspections, conducting complex property research and advising customers in detail on the processes and procedures for that division.

• Performs technical tasks and customer service by applying technical knowledge to provide information to customers.
• Processes applications and issues permits.
• Reviews construction documents, site plans and permit applications for completeness and compliance.
• Conducts complex research and compiles property information.

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Customer service standards and protocols.
• Research methods for gathering data to draw conclusions.
• Reviewing documents and plans for compliance with applicable permitting rules and regulations, County codes, policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Providing exceptional customer service through listening and understanding customer’s needs and responding in a friendly, helpful, and positive manner.
• Exercising judgment to resolve customer issues concerning permitting processes, inspections, code compliance, and public records.
• Performing tasks efficiently while under pressure and time constraints.

* This posting is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Review the full job description by clicking HERE. $4,480.39 to $6,004.15 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union‑represented position is available immediately.

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on‑site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time‑off (14‑18 hours/month to start, pro‑rated for part‑time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please  for full benefit details.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• AND three (3) years of progressively responsible customer service experience;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

• General knowledge of the functions, processes and procedures of issuing development permits.
• Basic building and construction principles.

The employment offer will be contingent upon pre‑employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (

NOTE:

Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.

• Ability to obtain Notary Public Commission