Senior Building Permit Technician

The Planning and Development Services Division for the Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is looking to fill a Senior Building Permit Technician position.

The Senior Building Permit Technician is the first point of contact for our customers and sets up and issues permits daily, helps customers schedule inspections, and answers questions regarding the building process. They also provide technical support to customers by assisting them with navigating the County's permit tracking and electronic plan review systems. The Building Permit Technician (BPT) works the front counter at least once a week helping with customers who come to the office for assistance.

• Providing customers with comprehensive, accurate and efficient service for requests and inquiries related to the building process.
• Accepting and processing building permit applications from the public.
• Reviewing applications and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of the building permit.
• Determining the correct permit type needed and issue all types of building permits received by fax, mail, online as well as email and the customer service counter.
• Providing technical assistance via phone calls and customer service counter regarding the application process.
• Managing all public records pertaining to all permit types; prepare, maintain, organize and update department files and records; search and compile information.
• Accurately enter data into the computer tracking software database system
• Monitoring the permit review process by setting up applications and reviewing plans as well as tracking applications through the approval process and permit tracking system.

• Versatile: You are a team player who can also work independently. You are comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and can handle change in a constructive and positive manner.
• Customer-centric: You enjoy working in a customer service environment and serving the public.
• Ambitious: You are self-motivated, organized, and pay attention to detail.

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Senior Building Permit Technician.

Education and Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience performing journey-level work in the review of building plans and processing of permit applications utilizing an automated permit tracking system. OR
• An associate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, or a related field. AND Three (3) years of public contact work experience which relates to land use regulations, the land development process, or public improvement construction.

• Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.
• Possession of International Code Council (ICC) permit technician certification.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Selection Process

1. Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications as soon as possible.
4. Reference Checks: The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the top candidate.
5. Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
6. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

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