Permit Technician

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Permit Technician, Woodburn, $22.52 - $31.38

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

01-20-2026

Application End Date

02-13-2026

Location

Woodburn

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Government and military

Experience

3 years

Education

High School or GED

Description

City of Woodburn has an opening for a Permit Technician to perform a variety of technical and clerical duties in support of the Community Development Department. The incumbent will issue building and planning permits, monitor permit processes, provide information and customer service to the public. Job duties include review and process over-the-counter residential and commercial construction applications; review applications to ensure accuracy and completeness; calculate permit fees; invoicing; guide the public and contractors with building and land use applications; search and report archival information; schedule plan reviews and inspections; set up meeting venues and materials for department meetings; and process testimony and take minutes from Planning Commission meetings.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal communication and customer service skills to work with residents, contractors and coworkers; be required to exercise discretion and tact and be a "self-starter" and able to work through problems independently before seeking help from other staff.

Community Development Department maintains and expects the following values from all employees as part of their jobresponsibilities: Commitment to Service, Demonstrated Integrity; Strive to Learn; Nurture Teamwork; and CelebrateSuccess.

High School Diploma or GED, and three (3) years of progressive experience in administrative support and customer service, preferably in a planning, building, or engineering area, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. The successful candidate must pass the pre-employment backgroundcheck. Bilingual in English/Spanish and experience in Oregon E-Permitting strongly preferred.

Click on the "Apply" button and complete your application. Make sure that you specify how you meet the qualificationsoutlined in the class specification.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Woodburn grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time ofyour application.

EEO/Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply

For AFSCME benefits:

https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12362/afscme_benefit_summary.pdf

For WPA benefits:

https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12363/wpa_benefit_summary.pdf

For Unrepresented benefits:

https://www.intranet.woodburn-or.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/12363/non-rep_benefit_summary_.pdf

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If you are a veteran and would like to be given Veteran Preference Points, you must attach your DD214 or DD215 to your application, with the social security number redacted. This document must show the character of service. Would you like to claim Veteran's preference in public employment for this recruitment?

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