Permit Technician
Job Number: 2024-44
Classification: Management Support Technician
Closes: Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Community Development Division
Represented: SEIU
Non-exempt, Full Benefits
Grade: B21-B22
$23.00- $34.50/ hour, (B21- Technician I)
$25.64- $38.46/ hour, (B22- Technician II)
Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act.
Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, on-site health and wellness center.
Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee’s Retirement (PERS).
Do you enjoy fast-paced customer service where no two days are the same? Do you want to be part of a professional team focused on the growth and future of Springfield? If so, you might consider joining our team as a Permit Technician.
Overview of Position:
The Permit Technician position performs a broad variety of technical, para-professional and customer service-related activities in the Community Services Division within the Development & Public Works Department. The position also performs administrative and clerical duties for the Division.
This position is considered entry-level in the Permit Technician class series. Initially, work is performed under close supervision and with time progression, incumbents are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable and proficient in their assignments while exercising sound judgement and making informed decisions. Incumbents work primarily in an office/reception environment with ongoing telephone and direct customer contact.
Within established guidelines and procedures, daily activities include building permit application intake and processing and review for accuracy and completeness. In addition to the Building Program, the incumbent will also work with Planning, Engineering, Code Enforcement and Administration.
Training & Experience:
The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:
One year of specialized or technical training beyond high school and sufficient experience as necessitated by the competency level of the position:
One (1) year of experience performing customer service, or performing non-technical permitting, or clerical/administrative functions in support of permits, plan review or inspection processes. (Grade B21- Technician I)
Two (2) years of experience directly related to development, permitting, performing customer service and performing non-technical permitting, or clerical/administrative functions in support of permits, plan review or inspection processes. (Grade B22- Technician II)
Preferences may be given for knowledge and experience:
Ability to speak Spanish
Selection and Interview Process:
Top candidates will be invited to interview, and candidates will be emailed directly with additional information.
As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance. To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together). Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.
The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check.
All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.
Please do not indicate ‘See Resume’ in the ‘Work Experience’ part of the application. The information you provide in the application ‘Work Experience’ and ‘Job Duties’ will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City of Springfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website at https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/human-resources/careers/ and click “Apply for Jobs” to learn more about this job and how to apply.
