Permit Technician / Building Inspector / Assistant Building Official

🏗️ Help shape Seaside's future!
The City of Seaside Community Development Department is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join our team of public-service champions. Whether you're early in your permitting career or advancing toward inspection or official roles, this position offers meaningful work that directly supports Seaside's growth and quality of life.

💼 What You'll Do

• Review, process, and track building, mechanical, and plumbing permits 🏘️
• Provide friendly, informed customer service to residents, builders, and developers 🤝
• Maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules and local ordinances 📑
• Assist with plan reviews, inspections, and code-enforcement follow-up 🔍
• Collaborate with planners, inspectors, and contractors to keep Seaside's projects moving efficiently 🚧

🎓 What We're Looking For

• A self-starter with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret plans, codes, and regulations
• Experience in permitting, planning, construction, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver's license and a willingness to earn Permit Technician and Oregon Inspector Certifications within 12 months (we help you get there!)

💰 Pay & Benefits

• This full-time role falls within pay grades G40 – G42, ranging from $31.14 – $41.72 per hour ($5,397 – $7,232 monthly). Enjoy excellent benefits - medical, dental, vision, PERS-equivalent retirement (after 6 months), paid vacation, sick leave, four floating holidays, and your birthday off! 🎉
• The employee portion of the medical premium represents approximately 7.5% of the premium cost ($65.34 to $188.91 per month – depending on coverage level). The City of Seaside pays the remaining 92.5% of the premium cost. Full-time employees become eligible for the City's retirement plan after six months of employment.

🌅 Why Seaside?

You'll work just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, in a team environment that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We take pride in delivering exceptional customer service and making Seaside an even better place to live.

📅 Apply today!

Applicants must submit a complete job application, cover letter, and resume to be considered for the position. Application information should be completed via Applicant Pool (https://cityofseaside.applicantpool.com) - the City's Online Hiring System.

Posting Date: 10/20/2025 - Hourly and monthly salaries based upon Range and Step Structure for FY 2025-2026, which began July 1, 2025. EOE

The drug and background screening requirements apply to employees responsible for the care and safety of the public, those involved in high-risk safety tasks that pose a significant danger to the public, those visiting hard-hat-required sites, and those who regularly drive city vehicles. Examples include public works employees, police officers, 9-1-1 operators, firefighters and lifeguards.