Job description

Job Description

This position performs technical and administrative duties to support the department issuing permits and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This position serves as the liaison to the public with respect to land use permits, accepting and processing permit applications, and answering code inquiries.
Benefits Information:
Cowlitz County offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision (includes dependent coverage)
• VEBA/Health Retirement Account for those who qualify
• Retirement through Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation plans available (457b)
• Vacation, Bonus and Leave Days Paid
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Reasonable work hours

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The County*
Cowlitz County is a great place to live and work. Located along the Columbia River less than an hour from the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Cowlitz County provides an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and easy access to the Arts. The I-5 corridor runs right through Cowlitz County providing quick access to the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon metropolitan areas.

Job Duties

• Provide permit applications to the public. Accept applications and review for completeness and errors.
• Provide customer service, which may include providing guidance or advice regarding the permit process and requirements, provide code explanation or interpretation and offer referrals to appropriate channels or contacts.
• Process and route permit application materials through the county’s permit process and track the process of applications. Respond to inquiries about status information of permit applications.
• Prepare and update maps, drawings, and other graphics materials.
• Conduct land/ownership research through the Assessor’s Office and other means
• Assist Planners with non-complex reviews and other code related duties as assigned by managers.
• Perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties to maintain and perform the permit process and maintain its efficiency and timeliness.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings. Provide input and recommendations to improve own work processes and the general operation, performance and services provided by the department.
• Participate in training opportunities to develop and maintain awareness of planning and permit processing trends.
• Conduct financial transactions as cashier function for permit transactions
• Data entry and report processing using the County's permit system.

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Planning Coordinator:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable of basic land use and environmental land use concepts and issues.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Planning Specialist:
In addition to the above qualifications:
1. Two (2) years of experience at a paraprofessional level in a land development permit and customer service-oriented office environment.

Supplemental Information

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to courteously deal with the public and others requiring services.
• Work in a cooperative and teamwork environment, as well as able to perform work in a multi-task work environment.
• Work under deadline requirements and handle public pressure or disgruntled public.
• Skills to effectively and clearly communicate and explain processes and legal aspects to the public, and those served by the department. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and in a professional business-like manner.
• Possess a good general understanding of the codes and ordinances that related to the functions of the department, and able to interpret and apply them.

Cowlitz County offers a competitive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including:

• Health Insurance: Variety of Medical, dental, life, vision, and prescription insurance for employee and family. Employees who are covered under another person's medical plan have the option of an HRA (Health Retirement Account) in lieu of medical insurance. HSA and FSA plans are also available, depending on eligibility.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: All full-time employees must participate in a Washington State Retirement Services plan, and may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, if desired.
• Employee Assistance Program employees and family members for help with personal or family issues.
• Group Life Insurance: Basic life and Accident insurance is provided to employee, with additional insurance available to purchase.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,072.00 - $59,532.00 per year

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