Posted: Mar 10, 2025
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Building Permit Technician I/II

Washington County - Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Salary: $25.90 - $35.62 Hourly
Application Deadline: Mar 23, 2025
Permit Technician
Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is currently looking to hire a Building Permit Technician I/II!

The Planning and Development Services Division for the Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is looking to fill a Building Permit Technician position. The Building Permit Technician is the first point of contact for our customers and sets up and issues permits daily, helps customers schedule inspections, and answers questions regarding the building process. They also provide technical support to customers by assisting them with navigating the County’s permit tracking and electronic plan review systems. The Building Permit Technician (BPT) works the front counter at least twice a week, helping customers who come to the office for assistance.

Don’t have an ICC Permit Technician certification? That’s OK!

The position is budgeted at the Building Permit Technician (BPT) II, journey level which requires a possession of International Code Council (ICC) permit technician certification. However, LUT is happy to underfill the position at the BPT I, entry level, depending on the candidate pool and the business needs. If hired as a BPT I, 


LUT will pay for your training to help you become a BPT II. Incumbents in an “underfill” position are hired with the expectation that they will progress to the Journey-Level Building Permit II within two years through flexible staffing. Those incumbents must be actively enrolled in a “Permit Technician study course: How to study for the ICC Permit Technician Certification test” within one (1) year of employment. Underfill positions require the ICC permit technician certification within two (2) years of employment.  

The Ideal Candidate will be
  • Versatile: They are a team player who can also work independently. You are comfortable in a fast-paced work environment and can handle change in a constructive and positive manner.
  • Customer-centric: They enjoy working in a customer service environment and serving the public.
  • Ambitious: They are self-motivated, organized, and pay attention to detail.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described above.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To learn more about the Building Permit Technician II role, essential duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities, click Here. 

To learn more about the Building Permit Technician I role, essential duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities, click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Building Permit Technician (BPT) II 

BPT II Minimum Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; AND Two (2) years of experience in processing building permit applications; OR
  • Two (2) years of experience in administrative support and customer service experience related to land use regulations, the building process, the construction industry, drafting, or mapping AND one (1) year of experience in processing building permit applications.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.
  • Possession of International Code Council (ICC) permit technician certification

Building Permit Technician  (BPT) I

BPT I Minimum Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent AND One (1) year of administrative support and customer service experience related to land use regulations, the building process, the construction industry, drafting, or mapping. OR
  • One-year equivalency of college-level coursework in construction technology, blueprint reading, drafting, and building inspection. 

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend appointments and meetings at locations throughout the State of Oregon.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

 

Selection Process
  1. Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
  2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
  3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as soon as possible.
  4.  Reference Checks: The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the top candidate.
  5. Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
  6. Post-Offer Checks: Human Resources will conduct required driving record checks
  7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.