EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    Permit Technician

                                  

Salary: $4,147 to $5,293/mo depending on qualifications.

Employer-paid participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System, and Generous Benefits.

Application Deadline: Position open until filled. First review of applications: June 2, 2025. 

The City of Fairview is seeking a Permit Technician to perform professional administrative and technical duties and apply highly skilled customer service relating to Building Permits, with knowledge of Land Use and Public Works permits.

Typical Job Duties

Ø  Process permit applications through the Oregon Accela ePermitting system, assuring that policies and procedures are followed from receipt to project completion.

•  Answer questions regarding building permit requirements at the counter, on the phone, and over e-mail.
•  Compiles and distributed a variety of monthly, quarterly and annual reports on permitting activity.
•   Analyzes permitting procedures; recommends and implements changes to make the processes more efficient, effective and user-friendly.
•   Assists in scheduling and coordinating the permitting process with building official, inspectors, planners, engineers, fire inspectors and other agency staff.
•   Relays instructions, technical information to customers and staff.
•   In cooperation with agency staff monitor the addressing system.
•   Coordinates administrative updates to Fairview’s Accela account to reflect changes in fee schedules, permits, and processes, and trains others on use of the program.
•   Must develop and maintain positive working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and customers.
•   Maintain consistent and regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.
•   Performs department-related administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older. Associate Degree, or other applicable technical training, with a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, customer service, or related field. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the work will be considered.

To Apply

Full position details and online city applications are available at fairvieworegon.gov/jobs or by calling the Human Resource Director at 503-674-6224.

Applications not completed and submitted online must be submitted to the Human Resource Office at City Hall or emailed to leymasterd@fairvieworegon.gov.  Resumes in lieu of a city application will not be accepted.

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The City of Eagle Point is recruiting for the position of Account Clerk I/II (depending on experience and qualifications) for the Building Department. This is a highly skilled position in the Building and Finance Departments. 

The primary duties in Building include: reviewing and issuing permits, researching and answering questions regarding permits, zoning, and land-use. This position involves a high level of customer service and may also provide support services for Planning and Public Works. 

Examples of additional work may include any of the following: assisting customers in person or via phone, handling payments, balancing cash drawers, accounts payable, accounts receivables, business licenses, utility billing, municipal court, supporting needs of other departments, organization of archived records. Other tasks include filing, scanning records, creating forms, etc. Depending on experience other duties could include IT duties such as assisting others with computer equipment and software as well as updating the City's website, social media and newsletters. 

The current wage range is $3,826 - $5,163 (depending on experience and qualifications) plus excellent benefits including 100% full family insurance, retirement, holidays, vacation and sick leave. 

It is anticipated that wages will be increased effective July 1, 2025. 

First review of applications will be June 18, 2025. Interviews will be scheduled after that date. 

You must go to the City's website at https://www.cityofeaglepoint.org/jobs.aspx to see the job posting, job description and complete instructions for applying for this position. A Resume alone is not acceptable. You must use a City of Eagle Point application. 

Any questions about the position can go to hr@cityofeaglepoint.org or Amber at (541) 826-4212 X113

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Permit Coordinator (0.8 FTE / 32 hours weekly)

Salary $32.56 - $43.41 Hourly Location Lake Forest Park, WA Job Type Part-Time Job Number 2025-03

Department Community Development Opening Date 05/05/2025

• Description
• Benefits

Under the direction of the Community Development Director and Building Official, the Permit Coordinator provides customer service for building inquiries, building permits, planning and zoning land use inquiries and land use permits; processes and coordinates the intake and review of building and land use permit applications to facilitate the timely review and issuance of permits; ensures that permit applications and plans are included, providing necessary information as required by City code and Municipal ordinances. The Permit Coordinator informs and educates applicants to the permit process; determines and collects fees; assists with monitoring permits-in-progress to assure compliance with notifications and timelines; provides typical Permit Coordinator administrative support to the Community Development Director and Building Official as needed.

Duties require an individual to be extremely organized to meet deadlines and display a strong attention to detail with minimal supervision. Responsibilities have a significant impact on the City’s Planning and Building division activities and customer satisfaction. 

Candidates who do not possess their ICC Permit Technician Certification at time of hire, would be hired as a "Permit Technician" and the position's corresponding salary step schedule ($29.47 - $39.29) and expected to obtain their ICC Certification within one year from hire date.

This is a part-time, 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week) position, scheduled to work weekdays (specific schedule to be determined with candidate upon hire). The position is non-exempt position, eligible for overtime and benefits. The City provides benefit eligible employees the following: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability (LTD), employee assistance program (EAP), HRA/HSA/FSA, enrollment in Washington State's DRS PERS plan, 401(a) retirement plan, and an optional 457 deferred compensation plan (DCP).

Note: This position is not eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule. 

Essential Functions

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls; greet and direct the public. Provide courteous, efficient assistance in responding to or directing questions and requests for information or services. Answer counter and telephone inquiries and refer callers to appropriate staff members if not able to respond independently.
• Receive building and land use permit applications for processing, review submitted information, assign permit numbers, collect, and receipt applicable fees, enter application information into permit tracking database, set up and maintain files, route file to appropriate departments for plan review.
• Access and maintain accurate databases for permits, receive personnel weekly activity reports from the Community Development Department, maintain monthly database for Tax Parcel information.
• Audit files for expiration and process notification letters for expirations, renewals and final inspections, audit completed project building plans for disposal.
• Explains the permit process to prospective and current applicants, including the applicable codes and regulations governing development, the sequence of activities in the permit approval process, and the timelines to expect for key decisions and final approval.
• Conducts research of prior building and land use actions, documentation, and legal status of property to provide explanations, advice, and solve problems with customers.
• Prepares fee and activity schedules for permit applicants. Determines the appropriate fees from a pre-determined schedule.
• Processes accounts payable, refunds and other customer-based financial transactions.
• Sets up and maintains files and data including statistical data on permitting activity.
• Provides typical permit coordinator administrative support during normal working hours to the Community Development Department as needed.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent AND at least five (5) years of permit processing experience that includes providing a high level of customer service OR equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License upon date of hire and the ability to maintain insurability with the City.
• ICC Permit Technician Certification upon date of hire. 

Preferred: 

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Prior working experience with Accella permitting software or other similar building software.
• Bilingual

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Municipal Code, Building Code, ordinances, and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW);
• Applicable City administrative policies and procedures;
• Business letter writing and basic report preparation with proficient spelling and grammatical skills;
• Proficient knowledge of computers and applicable computer software applications, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook; 
• Working knowledge of modern administrative office procedures, methods and equipment, including answering phones and front desk coverage.

Skill in:

• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills;
• Strong customer service skills;
• Strong attention to detail, working in a busy and sometimes stressful environment and changing priorities;
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Ability to:

• Report for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance;
• Work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy, and productivity;
• Maintain and establish effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees, public and public officers, and other agency staff;
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner as defined by City policy and maintain confidentiality;
• Work well independently and in support of the team;
• Communicate in English clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.

For more information about the job, visit the job description: https://www.cityoflfp.gov/671/Job-Descriptions

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The duties in this position are performed primarily in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment with moderate noise levels. Incumbents may be exposed to hostile individuals while interfacing with the public.

Employer City of Lake Forest Park

Address17425 Ballinger Way N.E.

Lake Forest Park, Washington, 98155

Phone206-368-5440

Websitehttps://www.cityoflfp.com

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