Job Information
Kitsap County Permit Technician-DCD in East Port Orchard, Washington
[Position Overview:]{.underline} Under the direction of the assigned supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for intake and assessing the technical complexities of building, fire, environmental, site development and land development permit applications. Using independent judgement and knowledge of Kitsap County code requirements, the incumbent performs moderately complex code administration to route, review, and issue permits. The incumbent is expected to provide information to the public on various permit requirements and related issues including code and permit requirements and refer them to appropriate outside agencies as necessary.
Kitsap County DCD has earned national awards for the permitting system, public disclosure request system, and risk check program. It has received two Governor's Awards for comprehensive planning efforts and is recognized for its natural resources program by federal and state agencies as the "go to organization" for Puget Sound restoration efforts. The department has very engaged employees dedicated to delivering effective and efficient services to the citizens of Kitsap County. Nearly all employees are Lean Six Sigma trained and have development plans that encourage career growth at all levels. Please learn more about the department at our [website]{.underline}{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}.
*The full wage range of $24.35 - $34.41 is posted. *
However, the anticipated starting wage is $26.88 - $34.41.
Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 8, 2024.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
[REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:]{.underline}
- High School Diploma or GED and three years of advanced office support experience and high-level customer service experience, OR
- A combination of work experience and higher education that provides the applicant with the desired qualifications (completion of college or vocational/technical coursework may be substituted for up to one year of work experience).
[Criminal Conviction Standards:]{.underline}
- The successful incumbent will or may have access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.
- Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions{rel="nofollow"}
[Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements ]{.underline}
*The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements. *
[Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:]{.underline}
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
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