<strong>Salary :</strong> $72,324.00 - $91,584.00 Annually<br><strong>Location :</strong> 33325 8th Ave S, Federal Way<br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Regular Full-Time<br><strong>Job Number:</strong> 2500386<br><strong>Department:</strong> Community Development<br><strong>Division:</strong> Admin<br><strong>Opening Date:</strong> 04/23/2025<br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Continuous<br> <br><strong>Basic Function</strong><br><strong>*The first review of applications will be on May 1st* </strong><br><br><strong>We have one Permit Specialist vacancy which may be filled by a Permit Specialist 1 or Permit Specialist 2 depending on experience of applicants. </strong><br><br>Under the direction of the Office Manager, assist citizens, developers, and business people with issues related to land use codes, permit application completion and other requirements; issue a wide variety of permits for the Building Division; provide information to the public regarding permit requirements; assist in the administration, interpretation and enforcement of land use codes and regulations; assist with land use application completion and permit processing.<br> <strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong><br> <br>Review plans and permit documents and other pertinent information at the public counter and electronically in order to verify accuracy, completeness of information; determine permit, plan and process requirements for prospective applicants; review building plans and permit applications for completeness and compliance with established codes, ordinances, policies and procedures.<br><br>Process permit applications and plan intake; determine processing needs for projects; use architectural and engineering scales to determine dimensions and calculate area and percentages.<br><br>Maintain and update counter procedure manual.<br><br>Assist citizens, developers, business people with issues related to land use and basic building codes, permit application completion and other requirements; explain information and collect a variety of data; <br><br>Assist in the administration, interpretation and enforcement of land use codes and regulations; <br><br>Review for zoning code compliance sign, tenant improvement, mechanical, and some single-family residential permits. <br><br>Provide and receive information concerning applications for permits such as land use, building, plumbing, mechanical, demolition, fire and occupancy; review applications for completeness; coordinate approvals of development permits and prepare permits for issuance, including fee calculation, contractor licensing verification and confirmation of all required information. <br><br>Assist with land use application completion and permit processing by developing background information from maps, field surveys and other information.<br><br>Plan check sign permit, residential, and tenant improvement applications, and other similar applications; <br><br>Maintain communication with other departments concerning information applicable to building and land use permits.<br><br>Provide required monthly reports as needed.<br><br>Lead in performance of more complex permit center assignments such as citizen inquiries and complaints.<br><br>Train and/or coordinate training of Permit Center staff, as necessary.<br><br>Keep supervisors informed regarding workload and/or outstanding issues.<br><br>Respond to inquiries from the public by phone, through email and in person; provide information on codes, regulations, and planning processes to officials, citizens, and developers.<br><br>Research and advise other Permit Specialists on more complex code issues and more complex permitting projects<br><br>Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.<br><br>Review construction plans and specifications for various building permits for compliance to requirements of the checklist for compliance to International Building Codes and City ordinances and zoning requirements.<br><br>Recommend amendments to the City permitting and zoning codes and processes, as appropriate.<br><br>Review single family residential building permit applications for compliance with zoning regulations; work with applicant if additional information is required, as needed. <br><br>Review sign permit, mechanical, and tenant improvement applications for compliance with zoning requirements.<br><br>Handle the calculation of fees and payments through the City's point of sale system, prepares deposits, reconciles monies received daily and process refund requests as needed<br><br>Respond to questions at the counter, by email, and over the telephone regarding building permits and land use issues.<br><br>Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.<br> <strong>Education and Experience</strong><br> <br>Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level course work in Construction, Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field; three (3) years increasingly responsible experience as a Permit Technician/Specialist at a public counter, plus experience involving interpretation and explanation of land use regulations to the public. <br><br><strong>Licenses and Other Requirements:</strong><br><ul><li>ICC Permit Tech or Permit Specialist certification is required </li></ul><br> <strong>Knowledge and Abilities</strong><br> <br><strong>Knowledge of:</strong><br><ul><li>Principles and practices of providing work direction and training to other staff members.</li><li>City-zoning ordinances, building codes and specialized regulations related to permit issuance.</li><li>Federal, State and local statutes, ordinances and codes related to the permit process and building requirements.</li><li>City government procedures, organization, operations and policies.</li><li>Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Office practices, procedures, and equipment.</li><li>Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. </li><li>Oral and written communication skills. </li><li>Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.</li><li>Record-keeping techniques.</li><li>Permitting software AMANDA, Quadrant, MyBuildingPermit, Bluebeam, architectural and engineering scales, </li><li>Telephone techniques and etiquette. </li><li>Basic research methods.</li></ul><br><strong>Ability to:</strong><br><ul><li>Organize complex, varied and demanding workload.</li><li>Clearly communicate directions.</li><li>Resolve conflicts with staff and the public.</li><li>Coordinate special projects as assigned.</li><li>Effectively communicate with supervisors regarding outstanding issues.</li><li>Identify pertinent issues for team discussion.</li><li>Assist citizens, developers, and business people with issues related to zoning codes, permit application completion and other requirements.</li><li>Issue a wide variety of permits.</li><li>Assist in the administration and interpretation of land use codes and regulations.</li><li>Assist with land use application completion and permit processing.</li><li>Provide information to the public regarding permit requirements.</li><li>Read and interpret maps, blueprints, legal descriptions and related documents for proper zoning classifications, setbacks and height restrictions.</li><li>Analyze, interpret and accurately review construction plans and specifications.</li><li>Evaluate complex data to prepare clear and concise written and oral reports.</li><li>Complete work with many interruptions. </li><li>Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including angry and impatient individuals.</li><li>Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including explaining detailed information to the public. </li><li>Communicate effectively with staff, engineers, architects and contractors.</li><li>Meet schedules and timelines. </li><li>Plan and organize work.</li><li>Work independently with little direction. </li><li>Operate a variety of office equipment, including personal computers and related permitting software.</li><li>Read, interpret, maps, and blueprints, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintain a variety of records, logs, and files.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.</li><li>Physically perform the essential functions of the job.</li></ul><br><strong>Environmental Conditions/Physical Effort:</strong><br>Work is performed in an office and counter environment. Employees may be subject to extensive public contact and frequent interruptions and exposed to noise from basic office equipment operation.<br>The City of Federal Way offers a complete benefits package to regular status full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.<br><br>Regular status part-time employees, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.<br><br>To learn more details, visit our benefits page.