Permit Services Specialist

City of Renton • 1055 South Grady Way Renton WA 98057, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Renton is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Permit Specialist to support the City’s development and permitting operations. This role is a primary contact for applicants, developers, City staff, and the public, managing permit applications from initial stages through review, approval, and issuance. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communication skills, experience in a government permitting setting, and the ability to understand and apply permitting procedures and building code requirements. This position is part of a collaborative team dedicated to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality development within the community.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience working with the public in an office environment
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a government permit-issuing office or code enforcement office.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification from the International Code Council (ICC) as a Permit Technician
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a government permitting environment
• Ability to interpret and apply permitting procedures and building code requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize and manage the plan review process in accordance with established procedures, starting from the beginning phase of the pre-application meeting to the final phase of building permit submittal and issuance.
• Route plans for review, manage project review comments and communications; act as liaison and main point of contact between the applicant and assigned reviewers.
• Review development permit applications, plans and other related documents for completeness and accuracy, determining acceptability for further review and/or processing.
• Verify permit issuance readiness and issue permit; serve as final quality control check for electronic plan reviews from various departments.
• Route completed applications, plans and related documents; distribute permit copy to appropriate construction inspector and applicant.
• Receive requests for inspection, input information into computer programs and print inspection request forms.
• Assist with project scheduling, tracking and organizing periodic project review meetings; update application forms and instructional materials as assigned.
• Participate in technical electronic plan reviews and the review of building applications; assist in analysis of designs and drawings to assure compliance with City codes and policies.
• Provide detailed technical and procedural information and training to applicants, developers, internal stakeholders and the general public, regarding permit submittal processes and software, code requirements, plan review information, inspection requests and results, and related documentation.
• Calculate, collect, receipt and document fees associated with development project activities, and provide Finance Department with daily deposit/report.
• Process billings and refunds to other City departments and the public.
• Respond to front counter and telephone inquiries regarding development related information and code violation complaints.
• Prepare permits and/or plans for permanent electronic archival storage.
• Maintain accurate up-to-date records of all permit activity and prepare weekly, monthly or annual activity reports.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required.

Benefits

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee’s salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.
• Telework Program (up to 2 days remote, based on operational needs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed