Permit Technician

Salary

$3,952.00 - $4,529.20 Monthly

Location

Yakima, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Department

Community Development

Division

Code Administration

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME

Are you passionate about helping people and providing outstanding customer service? The City of Yakima is seeking a detail-oriented Permit Technician to assist contractors, builders, business owners, and community members through the permit and licensing process.

In this role, you'll serve as a key resource by answering questions, processing permit applications, calculating fees, scheduling inspections, and helping ensure projects move smoothly from application to approval. You'll work closely with both the public and City staff while supporting safe, high-quality development throughout our community.

If you enjoy working with people, learning technical information, and making a positive impact through excellent service, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

High School diploma or equivalent plus eighteen months of experience in general office work. Education or experience with an emphasis on understanding municipal codes and building regulations is preferred.

Obtain and maintain a valid First Aid/CPR certificate within six months of appointment. Certification as a Permit Technician from the International Conference of Building Officials is desirable.

Under general supervision, assists contractors, builders, engineers, architects and the public by providing information about the permit application process; accepts permit applications, calculate fees and valuation; and issues all permits covered under the Code Administration Division. Answer customer inquiries over the phone and in person about the permit application process, construction and building code regulations, project zoning and utility locations. Work is performed with considerable latitude within assigned areas and is reviewed through observation, customer comment and results attained.

Answers telephones and staff the Code Administration desk answering questions about the permit application and approval process. Responds to inquires regarding construction and building code regulations; reads, understands and interprets Engineering drawings and dispenses information regarding zoning, utility type and location and building codes.

Accepts requests for and schedules necessary inspections and/or installation services. Issues permits for building, plumbing, mechanical and sign permits; process and issues business licenses, explaining application processes for both permits and licenses issued by the Office of Code Administration. Accepts applications over the counter and in the mail, calculates and receives necessary fees.

Calculates fees and valuations for permit applications. Accepts and collects fees for permit applications and performs initial review of all applications for compliance with requirements of a completed permit application.

Balance cash receipts on a daily basis and prepares deposit for Finance Division. Administer regulatory exams to public for specifically regulated licenses by the City of Yakima.

Records all permit application; tracks and answers questions as to the status of permit applications; and contacts applicants when permits are ready for issuance. Schedules and logs requests for inspections. Coordinates permit and application issues with supervisor and staff. Researches and prepares reports, correspondence and other documents.

Position may be required to serve in an official capacity as the Clerk of the Community Review Board responsible for the designated record for all proceedings of the Board. Will serve as a liaison between the Board and Department Staff. Prepares agendas, calendar issues, maintain verbatim records and processes minutes.

Requires regular and reliable attendance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

May perform research and conduct special studies and prepare allied reports as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.