Permit Clerk​/Technician

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The City of Port Orchard is recruiting for a permit processing staff person that may be filled at either the Clerk or Technician level, depending on qualifications. An abbreviated summary for each position is listed below. Complete job descriptions are available via the links below.

Permit Clerk and Permit Technician job descriptions

Major Function and

Purpose:

The Permit Clerk performs skilled clerical duties necessary to the efficient operations of the DCD’s Permit Center. The role may focus on Land Use, Zoning, Building, and/or Public Works permit processing and the associated file management and record keeping.

Pay Range: $31.49 - $36.54/hour ($65,499 - $76,003 annually)

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter.

Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More benefit details are available by clicking on the Benefits tab of this job posting.

Major Function and

Purpose:

The Permit Technician performs high-level permit coordination as well as all duties of a Permit Clerk to enhance the efficient operations of the DCD’s Permit Center.

Pay Range: $34.13 - $39.57/hour ($70,990 - $82,305 annually)

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter.

Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More benefit details are available by clicking on the Benefits tab of this job posting.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This section reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Listed duties and responsibilities may not be exhaustive. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other function areas to cover absences or balance workload.

The selected candidate will follow any job-related instructions or duties as assigned by the Director or designee and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.

• Provide quality customer service at the front counter, over the phone, and in electronic communications using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Assist applicants by providing handouts, forms, and information on submittal requirements, fees, and the permit process.
• Receive permit applications and review for counter completeness.
• Enter permit application data and fees into the computer-based permit tracking system.
• Verify contractor licensing and property ownership on permit applications.
• Provide scanning, copying, and printing services for application processing and distribution.
• Schedule pre-application, pre-construction, and other meetings as needed and other appointments as directed by the supervisor.
• Assist with meeting preparation.
• Schedule inspections.
• Package approved permits for issuance and dispense permits.
• Perform filing, record keeping, typing,…