Community Economic Development Technician

Summary As part of the Community Economic Development team, this position will perform varied technical and complex administrative tasks in building and land use development permitting processes, event permitting, business licenses, and other complex community development operations. Responsibilities include coordination and assistance in the preparation, routing, and issuance of building, land-use development, and engineering permits. This position will perform program support, general and administrative tasks, customer service/front counter support and other administrative operations that require some level of professional discretion.

Reports to:

City Manager Location :

On-site, Carnation, WA FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

Teamsters Local 763 Salary Range $35.35

• $44.

42 This is a non-exempt position under federal and state wage and hour laws and is eligible for overtime pay. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but may vary based on the needs of the City. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Permitting:

Understand and assist in all aspects of Building, Fire, Planning, and Public Works permitting and administrative processes. Support CED staff scheduling meetings, permit reviews, pre-app, and all other relevant encounters. Facilitate the permit review process, from intake completion to issuance, assist applicants with questions about application process. Respond appropriately to all inquiries from the public and employees via phone, written correspondence, or in person at the permit counter. Participate in and assist with ongoing evaluation of the permit process to aid in improving customer service, productivity, and efficiency. Manage Business and Event Licenses and permits.

Customer Service:

Assist residents, contractors, engineers, developers and business owners with issues related to permitting, basic building codes, permit application completion and submittal, permit costs and other requirements. Track status of all permit applications and ensure timely response and review pf all submitted applications. Interpret information, answer inquiries and provide research explaining policies and procedures of the permitting process. Resolve routine questions or problems independently. Direct customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel. Perform office management details without referral to or direction from a supervisor. General and other administrative tasks as performed by other technicians as assigned by the supervisor or management staff including customer service, front counter, answering phone calls, cemetery backup support, and administrative functions related to the office work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Cost Recovery:

Confirm payments, verify licenses and process cost recovery invoices. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or 5 years administrative experience in the permitting field or a combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities is preferred. Permit Technician Certification through ICC or the ability and willingness to obtain beneficial. Experience & familiarity with permit tracking software programs. Experience & familiarity with zoning, land use, engineering and building codes. Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Knowledge of City ordinances and code relating to building, land use planning, zoning, community development standards and the environment. Understanding of how the State Shoreline Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Growth Management Act, municipal land use, planning and subdivision statutes apply to the permitting and development process. Advanced knowledge of the overall operation and purpose of planning, engineering, fire and building departments including what resources each employee provides the public. Ability to analyze and diagnose problems as well as research and interpret codes, regulations, standards, plans and specifications, legal descriptions, and various governmental documents. Ability to manage in coordination with the City Planner or designee multiple projects concurrently under difficult deadlines. Knowledge of zoning, municipal, and administrative codes, and public information processes as well as an understanding of the problems of the applicant. Ability to read difficult instructions and maintain written records. Advanced computer skills including, but not limited to, Office Suites and current permit tracking program. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public; Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, clients, elected and appointed officials and the public. Physical Demands & Work Environment This role is primarily sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the role includes sitting in an office environment, using a screen, and walking and standing for periods of time. These physical duties are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation for the work environment or for the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Carnation does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Visit us at:

carnationwa.gov

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.35

• $44.

42 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Community Economic Development Technician 4621 Tolt Avenue, Carnation, WA 98014 $35.35

• $44.42 an hour
• Full-time $35.35
• $44.42 an hour
• Full-time Summary As part of the Community Economic Development team, this position will perform varied technical and complex administrative tasks in building and land use development permitting processes, event permitting, business licenses, and other complex community development operations.

Responsibilities include coordination and assistance in the preparation, routing, and issuance of building, land-use development, and engineering permits. This position will perform program support, general and administrative tasks, customer service/front counter support and other administrative operations that require some level of professional discretion.

Reports to:

City Manager Location :

On-site, Carnation, WA FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

Teamsters Local 763 Salary Range $35.35

• $44.

42 This is a non-exempt position under federal and state wage and hour laws and is eligible for overtime pay. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but may vary based on the needs of the City. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Permitting:

Understand and assist in all aspects of Building, Fire, Planning, and Public Works permitting and administrative processes. Support CED staff scheduling meetings, permit reviews, pre-app, and all other relevant encounters. Facilitate the permit review process, from intake completion to issuance, assist applicants with questions about application process. Respond appropriately to all inquiries from the public and employees via phone, written correspondence, or in person at the permit counter. Participate in and assist with ongoing evaluation of the permit process to aid in improving customer service, productivity, and efficiency. Manage Business and Event Licenses and permits.

Customer Service:

Assist residents, contractors, engineers, developers and business owners with issues related to permitting, basic building codes, permit application completion and submittal, permit costs and other requirements. Track status of all permit applications and ensure timely response and review pf all submitted applications. Interpret information, answer inquiries and provide research explaining policies and procedures of the permitting process. Resolve routine questions or problems independently. Direct customer inquiries to appropriate department personnel. Perform office management details without referral to or direction from a supervisor. General and other administrative tasks as performed by other technicians as assigned by the supervisor or management staff including customer service, front counter, answering phone calls, cemetery backup support, and administrative functions related to the office work environment. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Cost Recovery:

Confirm payments, verify licenses and process cost recovery invoices. Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or 5 years administrative experience in the permitting field or a combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities is preferred. Permit Technician Certification through ICC or the ability and willingness to obtain beneficial. Experience & familiarity with permit tracking software programs. Experience & familiarity with zoning, land use, engineering and building codes. Skills Ability to communicate effectively in English is required. Knowledge of City ordinances and code relating to building, land use planning, zoning, community development standards and the environment. Understanding of how the State Shoreline Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Growth Management Act, municipal land use, planning and subdivision statutes apply to the permitting and development process. Advanced knowledge of the overall operation and purpose of planning, engineering, fire and building departments including what resources each employee provides the public. Ability to analyze and diagnose problems as well as research and interpret codes, regulations, standards, plans and specifications, legal descriptions, and various governmental documents. Ability to manage in coordination with the City Planner or designee multiple projects concurrently under difficult deadlines. Knowledge of zoning, municipal, and administrative codes, and public information processes as well as an understanding of the problems of the applicant. Ability to read difficult instructions and maintain written records. Advanced computer skills including, but not limited to, Office Suites and current permit tracking program. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public; Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, clients, elected and appointed officials and the public. Physical Demands & Work Environment This role is primarily sedentary. While performing the duties of this job, the role includes sitting in an office environment, using a screen, and walking and standing for periods of time. These physical duties are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation for the work environment or for the recruitment process. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Carnation does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Visit us at:

carnationwa.gov

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35.35

• $44.

42 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person