Permit Coordinator

Summary Of Position

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA (on-site)

SALARY: $28.22-$33.88, depending on qualifications

JOB TYPE: Regular/Full-Time

UNION STATUS: Non-union

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

CLOSING DATE: September 22nd, 2025

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on a vibrant and growing community? Consider joining the City of Pasco team! Click here to apply today!

The Role

As a Permit Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for customers navigating the City’s permitting process. You’ll provide clear, accurate information on City codes, zoning, and development standards while delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, customer-focused professional with at least one year of experience in planning, building, construction, or municipal permitting environments. Strong critical thinking skills, a commitment to excellent service, and the ability to foster a culture of integrity and respect are essential. Click here to review the full job description

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one-year experience as a permit technician, planning, building, public works, construction customer service, and/or municipal land development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products required.
• ICC certification as Permit Technician or obtain within the probationary period.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Previous experience in local government preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  
  

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:

• Medical at $153.70/month, dental at $11.59/month, and vision coverage at $6.54/month
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre-tax contribution of 4% from the City
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long-Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule (per department approval)
  
  

Safety/Work Conditions

Mostly office-based work with occasional standing at a counter and handling files, including occasional interactions with sensitive and diverse groups, involving some physical movement and lifting up to 20 pounds.

If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.

Join us in shaping the future and making a real difference and APPLY HERE to submit your application by September 22nd, 2025.

Please call or text HR at (509) 545-3408 or email HR@pasco.gov, with questions regarding employment opportunities with the City of Pasco.

• The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyways! You may be exactly what we are looking for!
  
  

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.

Click here to view the full benefits summary for this position