What are the responsibilities and job description for the Permit Technician position at Pacific County Department of Community Development?
To Apply:
A completed Pacific County Employment application, letter or interest, and resume must be completed. Please do not apply soley at indeed.
Please visit: http://co.pacific.wa.us/employment/index.htm for a complete job description, application, and instructions.
Completed applications, letter of interest, and resume can be emailed to nduff@co.pacific.wa.us or mailed or hand delivered to Pacific County DCD, PO Box 68 / 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr, South Bend, WA 98586 or 7013 Sandridge Rd, Long Beach, WA 98631.
The application period will remain open until filled with the first review date of September 30, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs a variety of clerical and technical office duties. Provides general information regarding Planning, Building, and Environmental Health programs and procedural direction and assistance across numerous permitting and licensing categories. Assists the public and contractors in determining required permits and/or licenses needed and information necessary for technical review of development applications. Attends public meetings and performs duties as Clerk. Tracks, responds and fulfills public records requests.
Minimum Qualifications:
Working knowledge of policies, procedures and systems involved in land-use regulations. Considerable knowledge of English grammar and composition, business formats, spelling, filing, paper based and electronic permit record keeping systems, and word processing systems. Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain good working relations with the public and staff under stressful conditions. High school diploma or GED, with at least two (2) years’ experience in the clerical field with extensive public service experience. Experience in land-use activities is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required as is the ability to pass a criminal background check.
Benefits:
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees
are able to enroll in a deferred compensation plan as well as the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. During the initial 6-month probationary period, employees will accrue 24 hours of annual leave after 3 months and 24 hours after 6 months. Beginning in the 7th month, annual leave will accrue at 9.34 hours per month. Sick leave will accrue at 8 hours per month. Employees will receive 13 paid holidays per year.
Pacific County is an equal opportunity employer and provider
Pay: $48,408.00 - $67,020.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,408 - $67,020