Development Engineering Permit Specialist

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Location: Federal Way, WA

Job :110-262

# of Openings:1

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for a Permit Specialist.

Position Range

2026 Pay Range

6

$37.42 - $48.63

7

$39.23 - $51.03

8

$41.19 - $53.53

9

$43.24 - $56.20

As a Lakehaven employee, you will be part of a team that has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its environmental stewardship and has been a long-standing member of the American Water Works Association. Lakehaven has a service area population of over 135,000 people living across a 35 square mile area in south King County, making us the second largest special-purpose water and sewer district in the state.

Our water system includes 450 miles of water mains, 25 active wells and 12 storage tanks, which allow us to meet the current annual average water demand of 10 million gallons per day (MGD) from the community. Lakehaven also has 2wastewater treatment plants, 35 sewer lift stations, and 350 miles of sewer mains capable of collecting and treating up to 15.6 MGD.

Our employees work hard to produce and treat high-quality drinking water and to ensure treated wastewater adheres to EPA standards, which safeguards the local ecological system of Puget Sound. If you want to work for an award-winning, innovative utility with competitive pay rates, career advancement, and training opportunities, this is the right opportunity for you.

The Permit Specialist is responsible for issuing, receiving, and processing a wide variety of applications and permits, coordinating their flow, and maintaining a variety of related records. The Permit Specialist will also provide information to the public on various permit requirements and related issues and provide support for management and technical staff and functions. The Permit Specialist is responsible for the issuance of permits and associated customer service.

Position placement and pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS:

• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plans
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation program
• State of Washington Health Care Authority’s Medical, Dental, Vision benefit programs

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit a completed Cover Letter, Resume, and District Application through our portal on our website ehavenwsd.gov/154/employment . Incomplete application materials will not be accepted.

Application packets are reviewed after the application first review date. Individuals selected for an interview will be contacted by phone or email with further information.