Building Permit Technician I / II

Overview

Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is looking to hire a Building Permit Technician I / II. The Planning and Development Services Division (LUT) handles permits daily, assists customers with scheduling inspections, answers questions about the building process, and provides technical support for navigating permit tracking and electronic plan review systems. The Building Permit Technician works at the front counter at least twice a week to assist visitors.

Ideal Candidate

• Versatile : a team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change constructively.
• Customer-centric : enjoys working in a customer service setting and serving the public.
• Ambitious : self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.

Building Permit Technician Career Path

The position is budgeted at the Building Permit Technician II level, which requires certification as an International Code Council (ICC) permit technician. LUT is willing to underfill at the Building Permit Technician I level depending on the candidate pool and business needs. If hired as a BPT I, incumbents are expected to progress to the Journey-Level Building Permit II within two years and must be actively enrolled in a Permit Technician study course within one year of employment. Underfill positions require ICC permit technician certification within two years of employment. LUT will pay for training to help employees become a BPT II.

Minimum Qualifications

BPT II

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

BPT I

BPT I Minimum Qualifications

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS

Selection Process

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process. Washington County communicates with candidates via email. If you opt out of email notifications, it may impact our ability to communicate about job postings.

Our Commitment to You

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to merit-based recruiting, selecting, and advancement based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. We promote innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance, and offer employee development with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs to serve the community.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference, review the instructions for Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or email Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.Gov at least 48 hours before any recruitment step where accommodation is needed.

Questions Regarding This Recruitment

Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov.

Additional Resources

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