Posted: Jul 25, 2025
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Building Services Supervisor

Washington County - Hillsboro, OR
Salary: $110,215.00 - $133,929.00 Annually
Application Deadline: Aug 10, 2025
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This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt and the posting may be closed at any time without further notice.

Washington County's Land Use & Transportation is now hiring a Building Services Supervisor to join the Planning and Development Services Division! 

The Department
As one of the largest departments in Washington County, the Department of Land Use & Transportation (LUT) is a diverse, knowledgeable, highly trained, and motivated group of more than 300 professionals, with an annual budget of over $579 million. As public servants, we work diligently towards the goals and visions of the community, the county, our department, and its five divisions: Planning and Development Services; Capital Project Services; Engineering, Traffic, and Survey; Operations and Maintenance; and Administrative Services. 

We are committed to building and maintaining a great transportation system and planning and protecting the uses of the land. Working in coordination with our agency and government partners, Land Use & Transportation provides planning, permitting, engineering, project management, surveying, and road maintenance services to our community. Learn more about LUT using this link!

The Position
The Building Services Supervisor is the working supervisor of the Building Permit Technician Team in the Building Services Section of the Planning & Development Services Division of the Department of Land Use and Transportation. This Team coordinates the issuance of building permits with the Building Services and Current Planning/Development Review sections and monitors the completion of design, zoning, and land use plan reviews required before permit issuance, and also responds to questions from the public. With the assistance of permitting and workflow software, the incumbent works with their team to issue building permits that are complete, accurate, and meet target service levels. This position collaborates with the Building Official, Development Operations Section Manager, and Planning & Development Services Division Manager to document and evaluate procedures, recommend improvements, manage change, promote outstanding customer service, and implement process improvements. Learn more about the Building Services section, using this link!

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced supervisor with strong customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. They will have previous experience working with permitting software and understand the improvements it can bring to permitting processes. They will build productive working relationships within the department, the broader County, and with community members. They will model excellent customer service, build a cohesive team, and promote a healthy work environment. Possession of the International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician Certification is preferred.
  
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 in the minimum qualifications. 

 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Building Services Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

  • A Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, construction management, or closely related field; AND Two (2) years of experience as a lead and/or supervisor in construction or inspection or review, processing, and examination of building or residential plans; OR   
  • A minimum of four (4) years of experience performing journey level work in inspections or review, processing, and examination of building or residential plans. AND Two (2) years of experience as a lead and/or supervisor in construction or inspection or review, processing, and examination of building or residential plans.

Additional Requirements
  • Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy, please use this link: Driver's License & Records Policy.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.