Permit Technician

Salary : $69,118.40 - $80,142.40 Annually

Location : Port Orchard, WA

Job Type : 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Job Number : 25-00003

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

• NEXT APPLICATION REVIEW ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
• Position scheduled to start on April 2, 2025

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Pays $33.23 to $38.53 per hour

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.

Major Function and Purpose

The Permit Technician reviews applications, reads and interprets information, explains permitting code concepts to customers, determines level of advanced review required and routes applications as appropriate, issues permits within scope of authority, and performs all duties of a Permit Clerk in to support the efficient operations of DCD's Permit Center.

General Function

Permit Technician accepts and coordinates applications; answers permit application questions about the process, and applicable codes and regulations; refers complex questions and issues to the appropriate personnel; performs simple plan review which requires interpreting information on applications and plans; reviews low complexity applications for compliance with local, state and federal regulations; calculates permit fees and provides statements of charges to applicants; and issues permits.

Supervision Responsibilities

This position has no supervision responsibilities and reports to the Permit Center Manager. May serve as a lead worker in the absence of the supervisor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Work is reviewed periodically for accuracy, adequacy, and adherence to instructions and established procedures.

Contacts and Relationships

The Permit Technician has extensive contact with customers to accept permit applications, issue permits and schedule inspections and site visits. The position works with department staff, other city personnel and representatives from other agencies to provide or receive information, coordinate plan reviews, fulfil public record requests, issue permits, and close files. Communication may be by telephone, in person, or through written message.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment. There are no extraordinary physical demands on the employee in this position. Repeated interruption of the work routine is typical. The work area can be noisy. Substantial telephone and in-person contact with the public, builders, engineers, contractors, developers, governmental agencies and departments require that the individual have the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. This position requires extensive reading and involves repetitive motion tasks. The employee will be required to answer telephones. Requires the ability to operate a personal computer / terminal and other office equipment. The regular working hours for the position and employee shall be set by the Permit Center Manager. Attendance at evening meetings or other off-duty events is not a regular part of the duties of this position and is not anticipated; however, the individual may from time to time be required to return to duty after normal work hours.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined in the applicable Permit Clerk job description, incumbent must have knowledge of planning, building, and site development terminology, international building codes and permitting requirements used to review applications, documents, and information on building and site plans for permit approval, and knowledge of basic land use and planning concepts. Knowledge of applicable Port Orchard codes is preferable.

Must have the ability to read, understand, and evaluate permit applications for consistency with local regulations and demonstrate proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements

The incumbent must have the physical ability to perform all essential job functions. Continuous repetitive arm / hand movement and crouching, stretching and kneeling abilities are required for the performance of this job. Exertion of force of 20 pounds to lift / carry / move objects, files or materials. Must have hand-eye coordination sufficient to operate office equipment. Must have the ability to produce legible handwritten documents. Must be able to discern voice conversation.

Minimum Requirements

ICC Permit Technician Certification, three years office experience, at least two of which include building, engineering, planning, zoning, land use, municipal permitting or similar, and HS diploma / GED, are required. Prior experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat professional programs, SmartGov or other electronic permit tracking system, public record retention schedules, and Port Orchard Municipal Codes is preferred. Experience as a municipal employee desirable.

Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Port Orchard is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits Package

Non-union FLSA non-exempt

As of 01 / 01 / 2025

Medical Insurance : Employees have a choice between four medical plans for themselves and eligible dependents : Association of Washington Cities (AWC) HealthFirst 250 (Regence), Regence High Deductible Plan, Kaiser Permanente $20 copay / 200 deductible plan, or Kaiser Permanente High Deductible Plan. Employees pay 10% of the cost of the monthly premium on the HealthFirst 250 or Kaiser 20 / 200 plans. The City pays the full cost of the high deductible plan options. Rates are available upon request. Medical insurance is effective the first of the month following date of hire provided that at least 40 hours are worked in the month of hire.

Dental Insurance : Dental insurance for the employee and eligible family members is provided through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) with a choice between Delta Dental Plan F or Willamette Dental $15 Copay plan. The City pays 100% of dental insurance premiums. Dental benefits are effective the first of the month following date of hire provided at least 40 hours were worked in the month of hire. Both plan options include an orthodontia plan for children.

Vision Insurance : Vision insurance for the employee and eligible family members is provided through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Vision Services Plan (VSP). The City pays 100% of vision insurance premiums. Vision benefits are effective the first of the month following date of hire provided at least 40 hours are worked in the month of hire.

Life Insurance : The City provides a $50,000 life insurance and $50,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for the employee.

HRA : The City of Port Orchard may pay into an HRA VEBA account, depending upon the insurance plan selected and the number of family members insured. The account is available to use for qualified health care expenses of the employee and eligible dependents while employed and upon separation of employment. Some departments have elected to make an additional monthly contribution. All employees in those departments must participate.

Vacation Leave : Full-time employees earn 80 hours during their first year of employment and increase thereafter based on additional years of service in accordance with City policy, up to a maximum of 320 hours.

Sick Leave : Employees earn 8 hours of sick leave for each calendar month of employment up to a maximum accrual of 960 hours.

Holidays : The City of Port Orchard recognizes 11 holidays and provides for two personal holidays.

Retirement : The City of Port Orchard is a participant in the Washington State Retirement System. New employees may choose between PERS Plan 2 and PERS Plan 3.

Deferred Compensation Plan : The City participates in the Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (457 plan) or DCP. DCP allows employees to defer a portion of their paycheck for investment for retirement similar to a 401(k).

Working Hours : Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Evening, weekend and overtime work may be required.

Probation : New employees serve a 12-month probationary period.

Social Security : The City of Port Orchard participates in Social Security.

Direct Payroll Deposit : The City of Port Orchard requires paychecks to be directly deposited into a bank account of your choosing.

Benefit offerings are subject to changes in the insurance plan and action by the City Council. Benefits may vary for part-time employees. This document is a summary and not a guarantee of benefits. The actual plan document, ordinance, resolution or policy will prevail if there are differences between this document and those documents.

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Salary : $69,118 - $80,142