Permit Specialist: Streamlined Public Permitting

City of Mount Vernon; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Gym membership

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The City of Mount Vernon is seeking a Permit Technician to assist citizens, contractors, and developers with the planning, building, fire, and engineering permitting process. You will collect, review, and file paperwork and respond to inquiries.

Essential duties include processing permit applications, communicating missing information, preparing documents, handling public records requests, and supporting Boards and developer groups. ICC certification within 1 year is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of customer service experience, preferably in construction.
• ICC Permit Technician certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to permitting.

Responsibilities

• Assist citizens, contractors, and developers with navigating the permitting process.
• Accept and review permit applications for completeness using checklists.
• Prepare and disseminate documents and correspondence related to permits.
• Respond to public records requests and direct inquiries to appropriate departments.
• Provide clerical support to boards and developer groups; maintain records.
• Coordinate with department staff to ensure proper records management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Records maintenance

Office policies

Permitting processes

Public interaction

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Mount Vernon is seeking a Permit Technician to assist citizens, contractors, and developers with the planning, building, fire, and engineering permitting process. You will collect, review, and file paperwork and respond to inquiries.

Essential duties include processing permit applications, communicating missing information, preparing documents, handling public records requests, and supporting Boards and developer groups. ICC certification within 1 year is required.