Permit Technician

The City of Tukwila's Department of Community Development is currently searching for a Permit Technician to join our team! The Permit Center coordinates the review and issuance of various permits, including, building, mechanical, plumbing/gas piping, electrical, fire, land use, and public works permits. The Permit Technician is part of a team of four employees assigned to the Permit Center. The successful candidate will provide excellent customer service via phone, email, or in person while also being able to multi-task in a busy front office environment.

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, Sea Tac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of Sea Tac Airport.

It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests. All potential team members are evaluated on the following values:

• Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
• Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
• Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

$5,988 - $7,278 per month. This position is represented by the Teamsters, Local #763.

Please note:

We do not typically hire at the top of the range.

The City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC  (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Performs routine administrative support activities involving compiling information and processing a variety of documents, forms, logs, correspondence, applications, and reports for the Permit Center.
• Performs office opening and closing procedures. Assists and provides guidance to applicants for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, land use, and public works permits by explaining permit processes, entering information into the permit portal, routing construction plans and documents and issuing permits.
• Answers general questions relating to inspection processes, administrative code, development standards/procedures, and land use permits and regulations. Assists applicants in how to use the online permitting portal, how to apply for permits, how to request inspections and other general permitting questions.
• Accepts, reviews, and processes all development permit applications, plans, and other related documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Performs data entry into automated tracking systems and routes submittal information and plans. Receives payments for items, fees, services and/or applications.
• Serves as the primary contact for the Permit Center at the front counter, on the phone or through email.
• Answers departmental phones and routes calls as appropriate; responds to applicant complaints and provides referrals for emergency requests; schedules and organizes appointments, meetings, rooms, events, inspections, and activities.
• Creates, archives, digitizes, and maintains various records management systems. Assists with permits/records filing system and archiving.
• Processes public disclosure…