DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Hourly Rate Range: $22.82 - $28.92
Job Announcement: 08KG7916
OPEN: 9/3/08 CLOSE: 9/19/08
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates.
WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials must be sent to: DDES Human Resources, 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-5212 OR DDES, mailstop OAK-DE-0100; OR fax 206-296-6728. Email applications are encouraged at ddesjobs@kingcounty.gov (all application materials must be included). MS Word format is preferred. Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED.) Contact Julie Kyle at (206) 296-6617 for further inquiries. PLEASE NOTE: Applications not received at the location specified above may not be processed.
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Application forms may be found at www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a full-time position and is overtime eligible. The position works a 40-hour workweek, generally Monday through Friday.
WORK LOCATION: 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-5212.
JOB DESCRIPTION: The responsibilities of this classification include accepting applications for building and land use permits, issuing building permits, researching property records, providing information to the public, calculating and collecting fees/payments and reading and interpreting maps, plans and legal descriptions. Public contact is at a very high level.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school, or GED; and three years of office work experience, two years of which involved working with legal descriptions, property maps, construction blueprints, building regulations, land use regulations or closely related materials. Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Excellent work attendance record. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds including large rolled plans.
DESIRABALE QUALIFICATIONS: Higher education or training in business, planning, or construction related fields. Some knowledge of using GIS mapping systems.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by Local 17A, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.
CLASS CODE: 8456