Permit Technician

Description

Salary: PW12 Steps 2-4 at $4,996.80 - $5,463.65 Longevity Steps 5-8 $ 5,714.72 - $6,545.79

The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Chelan County also contributes to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). Optional benefits, including deferred compensation, are also available. Employees receive paid holidays, additional floating holidays as provided under the applicable collective bargaining agreement, and monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.

Under the direction of the Building Official, this position serves as one of the primary department interfaces with the public regarding building permits, code enforcement, and land use requirements by assisting with the intake of permit applications, and initiating the review process for project applications. Assists the public with general and technical information related to building permits, and land use requirements;

when necessary, directs technical questions to appropriate staff. Accepts permit applications, issues permits, and assists in maintaining department records. Review and processing of building permit applications and land use applications as directed. Administrative duties include reception, responding to requests for public records disclosure, limited clerical support, processing financial accounts and records, copying, supplies, and inventory. Strong, adaptable abilities in communication, tact, and diplomacy are essential to the successful performance of duties.

This position is included in a bargaining unit.

• Assists the public with general and technical information and assistance related to building permit requirements, procedures and land use regulations.
• Receives walk-in customers and provides general information about permit process and procedures. Provides general information to the public regarding all land use and building codes and the application process.
• Receives and directs incoming phones calls to the proper staff.
• Performs intake review of building and other code regulated development permits to ensure compliance with zoning and related development regulations, comprehensive plan policies and conditions of approval for prior discretionary permits.
• Provides support and back-up assistance to the Permit Clerks; and the Permit Coordinator.
• Receives, receipts and enters all building, plumbing, and mechanical permit applications into the computer-based permit tracking system.
• Prepares permits for issuance and receipts same.
• Handles monetary transfers that include cash, check, and credit card transactions.
• Makes copies and sends, receives and distributes documents.
• Develops and maintains files, computer data bases, and forms.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with the public, customers, and peers.
• Facilitates General Information Meetings with internal staff and customers regarding proposed development.
• Reviews and processes building permit applications for compliance with zoning, related development regulations and critical areas.
• Archives historical records.
• Respectful, courteous, and friendly to customers, other county employees, and county leadership; demonstrates and maintains honest and ethical behavior. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with peers and management.
• A team player that helps the organization meet its objectives; takes initiative to meet department and county goals.
• Effectively communicates with customers and other county employees. Positively represents the county.
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Works with other members of the Department in collaborative problem solving, identifying and implementing process improvements, and completion of tasks.
• Reviews and processes building permit applications for building, plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes, and zoning compliance.
• Word processing may include documents such as resolutions, ordinances, development codes, department agenda items and maintenance of all departmental records related to legislative process.
• Assists with the development of public brochures and media materials, as assigned.
• May perform portions of the work of higher classified positions occasionally, as assigned.
• May serve the County in a support role in the event of an emergency or disaster.
• Assists with the processing of Public Records Requests for the Department.
• Assist with the creation of RFP…