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(This recruitment series is to fill one open position within the Community Development Permit Technician Team. To be considered qualified, an applicant must meet the minimum requirements for one of the posted two levels of the Permit Technician positions.)
Permit Technician I
Monthly Salary: $4,333.00 - $5,512.00 (Grade 10)
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position performs technical and clerical duties in support of the Community Development Department as they relate to single-family dwellings and structures regulated under the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Specialty Installation Code, and the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code; performs related work as required. This class of Permit Technician is distinguishable from the Permit Technician II position, as it does not include complex commercial permit processing, reporting, or accounting duties associated with complex commercial permit projects.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory Requirements:
High School diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by an Associate’s Degree in Business/Finance or technical program certificate in a related field; twelve (12) months verifiable work experience in progressively responsible Permit Technician duties, preferably supplemented by course work in technical aspects of operations in a building and planning department; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the described duties.
Thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures; correct and effective use of grammar, business English, spelling, and punctuation. Thorough knowledge of filing systems, operations, policies, procedures, terminology, and governing laws of assigned department. Well-developed writing skills to prepare reports, technical and procedural documentation. Knowledge of computer systems and software; basic math principles.
Understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; express ideas and convey information effectively, orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; deal effectively with frequent interruptions and several situations at one time; establish priorities and organize own workload; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public; and effectively use business telephone etiquette.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of building and municipal codes, regulations, and laws governing building and municipal codes. Working knowledge of the special practices, technicalities, and work methods for the department. Working knowledge of English grammar and composition, business and/or legal formats, spelling, arithmetic, filing, and record keeping. Human relations skills to communication standard yet technical information, to employ specific lines of inquiry, to resolve problems, and to maintain harmony in a work setting.
Must have strong communication skills in working with the public and working as a team within CDD. Ability to understand and execute complex oral or written instructions; to express ideas and convey information effectively orally and in writing; establish priorities and organize own workload; to work under intense encounters with the public firmly and tactfully; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public. Skills in organization and record keeping.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
Two (2) years verifiable work experience working in a municipal government setting (City/County);
Two (2) years verifiable work experience with Oregon state laws and local regulations relating to building codes.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
This position may require the use of a City Vehicle. Possession of, or required to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Permit Technician II
Monthly Salary: $4,777.00 - $6,077.00 (Grade 12)
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
This position performs technical, and coordination work associated with complex projects, including commercial, industrial, multi-family residential projects. Assists, as needed, with manufactured dwellings, and single-family residential projects in support of the Community Development Department; performs related work as required. This classification of Permit Technician is distinguishable from the duties of the Permit Technician I position as it involves daily accounting, reporting, and processing of complex commercial projects and associated fees. This position assumes existing experience in commercial permit processing is held by the applicant.
JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Mandatory Requirements:
High School diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by an Associate’s Degree in Business/Finance or technical program certificate in a related field; two (2) years verifiable work experience in progressively responsible Permit Technician duties, preferably supplemented by course work in technical aspects of operations in a building and planning department; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the described duties.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable working knowledge of building and municipal codes, regulations, and laws governing building and municipal codes. Working knowledge of the special practices, technicalities, and work methods for the department. Working knowledge of English grammar and composition, business and/or legal formats, spelling, arithmetic, filing, and record keeping. Human relations skills to communication standard yet technical information, to employ specific lines of inquiry, to resolve problems, and to maintain harmony in a work setting.
Must have strong communication skills in working with the public and working as a team within CDD. Ability to understand and execute complex oral or written instructions; to express ideas and convey information effectively orally and in writing; establish priorities and organize own workload; to work under intense encounters with the public firmly and tactfully; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public. Skills in organization and record keeping.
Thorough knowledge of general office practices and procedures; correct and effective use of grammar, business English, spelling, and punctuation. Thorough knowledge of filing systems, operations, policies, procedures, terminology, and governing laws of assigned department. Well-developed writing skills to prepare reports, technical and procedural documentation. Knowledge of computer systems and software; basic math principles.
Understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; express ideas and convey information effectively, orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; deal effectively with frequent interruptions and several situations at one time; establish priorities and organize own workload; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public and private offices, and the general public; and effectively use business telephone etiquette.
Desirable Requirements:
For desirable requirements to be considered, one must have met the minimum requirements noted above:
A Bachelor’s degree Business/Public Administration, or related field.
Four (4) years verifiable work experience working in a municipal government setting (City/County).
Four (4) years verifiable work experience with Oregon state laws and local regulations relating to building, planning, and zoning.
Special Requirements/Licenses:
This position may require the use of a City Vehicle. Possession of, or required to obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Certification as a Permit Technician by the International Code Council must be obtained within twelve (12) months.
Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC) by the Oregon Building Codes Division must be obtained within twelve (12) months.