On-call Permit Technician

City of Kirkland, WA • Kirkland, WA

74d

About The Position

The role of the Permit Technician is to provide technical information to the public and developers regarding development code regulations and permit procedures. Performs initial review of the permit application and plans to determine completeness. Routes the permits to the appropriate City department. Administers policies and ensures that all applications for construction comply with State and City regulations. This is the journey level classification in the Permit Technician group, which follows diversified procedures and implemented processes to accomplish end results within established guidelines. This position does not handle the more complex technical and investigative work that the Senior Permit Technician performs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years office experience with heavy public contact.
• 2 years of general computer experience.
• Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to utilize permit tracking database application.
• Must possess and maintain current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Permit Technician or obtain within one year of hire.
• 1 year Permit Technician experience is preferred.
• Basic engineering drafting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and interpret maps, codes, regulations, standards, legal descriptions, and various government and legal documents.
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize various software applications including but not limited to MS Word, permit tracking database, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
• Good math skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing general and technical information to the public.
• Interprets general code and permit requirements for development services permits.
• Responds to public inquiries, in person, by telephone, and by e-mail.
• Informs and assists customers on the available information and usage of our various websites.
• Performs the initial review of permit applications and plans to determine completeness.
• Assists the public and developers with the permit application submittal process.
• Evaluates and determines the permit process and time frames.
• Calculates permit fees based on square footage, construction type, construction quality, per appliance type and valuation basis.
• Accepts the application documents.
• Routes permits to the appropriate city departments based on type of permit.
• Prepares permits for issuance.
• Calculates water meter size and water supply piping for all new construction based on the adopted Plumbing Code.
• Handles and processes complaints regarding development activities and Landlord-Tenant Act complaints.
• Provides ongoing support and training to the Planning and Building Department personnel in the use and operation of Permitting software.
• May assist with authoring web content for the Planning and Building Department Internet and Intranet pages.
• Serves as a Department Web Representative on the Web Committee.
• Calculates fees for recording documents and collects securities for house moving permits.
• Develops and organizes training for permitting software.
• Trains new City employees in other departments, in a classroom setting, in the use of permitting software.
• Develops, reviews, and updates the Permit Technician and Division policies, procedures, and standards.
• Reviews plans for single family sites to ensure that placement of the exterior mechanical unit complies with the zoning code.
• Assists the Building Official in formulating city ordinances as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED