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City of Normandy Park · 1 month ago

Assistant Planner/Permit Technician

Normandy Park, WA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

City of Normandy Park is responsible for community development and urban planning, and they are seeking an Assistant Planner/Permit Technician. This role involves managing permit applications, providing information on land use processes, and supporting the Community Development Director with various planning activities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Subject matter expert in and project manager for the various permit application, receiving and routing, processing and review, and issuance functions

Ensures consistency and coordination between the various professional reviewers and their requirements before project approval

Responds to and manages information requests regarding land use processes, building, zoning, and environmental review

Provides support to the Community Development Director for Planning Commission and the Economic Development Committee by preparing agendas and meeting minutes

Advises staff on public policy issues, planning procedures, and regulatory ordinances

Develops and prepares correspondence and reports

Practices continuous quality improvement for internal procedures, operations, and data compilation and maintenance

Assists in the preparation of census materials, coordination of planning efforts with other jurisdictions, and grant program implementation

Reads and interprets construction plans to determine compliance with requirements, and calculates and verifies permit valuations, fees, and invoices

Works semi-independently in a rapidly-paced, multiple-task work environment

Effectively interacts with all customers both external and internal and practices active listening to defuse tense or conflict-oriented situations

Operates a personal or desktop computer, tablet, and mobile phone using software suites such as MS Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, ArcMap, and other application-based software including web publishing software. Excel experience is a plus

Qualification

Urban PlanningPermit ProcessingGeographic Information Systems (GIS)MS Office 365Adobe AcrobatArcMapCustomer ServiceAnalytical SkillsTime ManagementWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the desired abilities, knowledge and skills required to perform the job including relevant coursework in business, construction management, public administration or related field

Minimum of one year's permit technician experience or equivalent experience in local government administration

Basic knowledge of local planning, building, zoning, land use and development codes, and municipal government procedures

Knowledge of principles, practices, standards, policies and techniques in the field of municipal land use planning

Knowledge of construction terminology, technology, methods and building materials

Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) programs

Familiarity with applicable state legislation including the Growth Management Act, State Environmental Policy Act, Shoreline Management Program, and state building codes

Research methods and the ability to compile and analyze original data in spreadsheet form, as well as general administrative practices, filing, and recordkeeping

Effectively communicate in speaking and in writing

Effectively manage the work load and day using prioritization and time management

Demonstrable outstanding customer service for both external and internal customers

Applying creativity to examine solutions to problems