City of Keizer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice

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1 JOB CLASSIFICATION: DEPARTMENT: PAY RANGE: WORK HOURS: City of Keizer EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY This announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice Building Permit Specialist Community Development $20.07 $26.19* per hour + additional benefits Bi-Weekly Amount: $1, $2, benefits Monday Friday, 40 hours per week *New employees typically start at the lower end of the salary range, depending on experience and qualifications. *Hourly rate does not include language incentive (if qualified). JOB SUMMARY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS LICENSES ADDITIONAL DETAILS APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CLOSING DATE & TIME SELECTION PROCESS Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties for the Community Development Department by providing technical information and assistance to developers, contractors, homeowners, and members of the general public in applying for and obtaining City permits. Acts as Community Development Department s first contact for the general public and other public agencies. Assists the general public with basic zoning and planning questions; provides administrative support for the department, including recordkeeping functions, and backup for other members of the department including code enforcement functions. Work involves frequent contact with the public and contractors. Use of independent judgment is required. High school diploma or equivalency; Two years full-time experience in a building inspection department, building construction office, or government agency which included direct public contact; and One year full-time experience utilizing computer applications related to areas of assignment. or Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver license. Candidates with bilingual Spanish/English are encouraged to apply. *Hourly rate does not include language incentive (if qualified). Veterans who wish to request Veteran s Preference must complete the Veteran s Preference Form and provide the required supplemental paperwork. The Veteran s Preference Form is available in printed format at City Hall or electronically by clicking here. Submit a Letter of Interest, explaining: Why you want to be a Building Permit Specialist for the City of Keizer; Your experience in public contact; Your experience in permitting functions; and Your experience in constructions/land use environments; and a completed City of Keizer application to: Keizer City Hall or mail to Human Resources Department, City of Keizer, PO Box 21000, Keizer, OR Employment applications are available in printed format at City Hall, 930 Chemawa Road NE, Keizer or electronically by clicking here. For more information, please call Human Resources at (503) *Friday, January 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Applications must be received prior to deadline. Postmarks will not be accepted as proof of meeting deadline. Faxed and unsigned applications must be received prior to the deadline and followed up with signed original by mail or in-person delivery. *Materials submitted late or incomplete will not be eligible for consideration. An evaluation of all application materials will be conducted to determine those candidates who will receive further consideration, including the interview process. If you wish modification of this selection process in order to accommodate a disability, submit your request in writing with the required application materials. An employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

2 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Keizer The City of Keizer is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley with Oregon s largest city, Portland, to the north, and the state capitol, Salem, bordering Keizer to the south. Oregon coastline and mountains are located just west and east of Keizer. Our weather is moderate throughout the year with summer temperatures in the 70 s and 80 s. Keizer s population is greater than 37,505 and is the 14th largest city in Oregon. In spite of its growth since the 1990 s, Keizer continues to preserve its small-town pride by supporting many volunteer organizations and community-wide events, such as the Iris Festival, the Miracle of Christmas lighting display, RIVERfair, concerts in the parks and the Keizer Art Walk. Opening for the first season in 1997, Keizer is home of the Volcanoes, a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the San Francisco Giants. The City of Keizer is a great place to work! We strive to create a relaxed and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch customer service to everyone who walks through our doors as well as to our coworkers. Within City Hall, Police Department and Public Works, we have a total of 91 employees. The Community Development Department consists of a Director, a Senior Planner, an Assistant Planner, a Code Compliance Officer, and a Building Permit Specialist. The department is a dedicated, responsive, flexible, close knit team of hardworking professionals who are dedicated to customer service and the community fabric. The Building Permit Specialist provides customer service for the Community Development Department and must have knowledge of and experience with the permit application process, planning and zoning policies and procedures, and administrative practices and procedures. Incumbent must be able to work effectively and efficiently with permit applicants to resolve issues or problems with permit submittal. City Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave On-Site Employee Fitness Center PERS Retirement Plan Health & Wellness Plan Deferred Comp with City Match (up to 6%) Social Security Exemption Full-time and part-time employees for the City of Keizer are exempt from Social Security Tax. Drug Free Workplace - The City of Keizer is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace free from the influence of alcohol and drugs. Any offer of employment made to a potential new employee will be contingent upon the applicant passing a drug-screening test, and, as required by law or CBA, some current employees will be required to participate in random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and/or alcohol screening during the course of employment. Immigration Law - In accordance with the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986, employment of any individual will be contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents verifying identity and eligibility for U.S. employment. Equal Employment Opportunity - The City of Keizer is dedicated to a policy of equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status or disability. Veteran s Preference - The City of Keizer is proud that more than a quarter of our employees are Veterans. We support Oregon s Veteran s Preference law by providing a method for qualified candidates to request preference in the hiring process. Keizer is a place where you can make a difference! ** The City of Keizer is An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity ** ADA Accommodations Will Be Provided Upon Request The information provided above or as part of the Job Announcement is not an implied contract and may be modified or revoked without notice.

3 BUILDING PERMIT SPECIALIST Job Description The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Class Title: Building Permit Specialist Effective Date: December 1, 2016 Working Title: Building Permit Specialist Type: Non-Represented Department: Community Development Supervisor: Community Development Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Supervises: None CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY Performs a variety of technical and administrative duties for the Community Development Department by providing technical information and assistance to developers, contractors, homeowners, and members of the general public in applying for and obtaining City permits. Acts as Community Development Department s first contact for the general public and other public agencies. Assists the general public with basic zoning and planning questions; provides administrative support for the department, including recordkeeping functions, and backup for other members of the department including code enforcement functions. Work involves frequent contact with the public and contractors. Use of independent judgment is required. The Building Permit Specialist provides customer service for the Community Development Department. The Building Permit Specialist must have knowledge of and experience with the permit application process, planning and zoning policies and procedures, and administrative practices and procedures. Incumbent must be able to work effectively and efficiently with permit applicants to resolve issues or problems with permit submittal. SUPERVISION Not a supervisory position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties; however, these examples do not include all the specific tasks which an employee may be expected to perform. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. It is the responsibility of every employee to represent the City of Keizer by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others promptly, professionally and with courtesy. This includes regarding everyone, internal and external, as a customer and delivering the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner. Additional responsibilities include assisting other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned, maintaining regular job attendance and adherence to assigned working hours, and operating a motor vehicle safely and legally while on City business. 45% Technical Duties Provides technical information and answers questions regarding building permitting process, zoning, flood zone, land use, and development requirements at the front counter and over the telephone, requiring general knowledge of codes, planning policies and standards, and interpretation of department regulations and building permit procedures. Receives and processes applications for building permits, including building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, mobile home, demolition and relocation permits; processes sign and temporary use permit applications; processes routine to complex permits within scope of authority and responsibility assigned; ensures accuracy and completeness; provides information regarding the application process; receipts application and inputs into computer; establishes value of project on which to assess fees, reviews blueprints to determine required permits as regulated by building and specialty codes; locates property on map. Performs review of and interprets maps, blueprints, plot plans and recorded information to ensure code compliance, ownership, zoning, and to determine required licensing and permits as regulated by building and specialty codes; resolves moderately complex issues of compliance.

4 Maintains accurate and timely records of the permit process, including tracking applications and plans through the approval process; keeps staff informed; maintains application and other related files. Relays instructions, technical information, and inspection requests to field inspectors via computer and telephone; coordinates final inspections of project sites and Certificate of Occupancies. Intakes all land use applications; assesses and collects fees; maintains database; routes and tracks check plats to appropriate staff for review; processes decision mailings to property owners, agencies and staff; distributes Request for Comments from staff to other agencies; maintains database; sets up and maintains files; conducts final close out of files once past their appeal period; prepares maps for land use applications and planning projects. 45% Administrative Duties Assists with street addresses for all residential and commercial property within the City of Keizer; prepares and distribute addressing memos to staff, utilities and other public agencies. Assesses and collects all appropriate building permit and land use fees, including Transportation System Development and driveway permit fees, by applying established formula for each specialty area and each permit; issues permit. Verifies monthly billing reports; processes check requests and assigns codes to department invoices for payment; assists Finance Director with property value information for yearly budget. Maintains building permit database; sets up and maintains department files and indexes, including all permits and zoning applications; prepares statistical reports as required. Researches and submits monthly and yearly building permit census reports to the US Census Bureau. Types technical reports and documents; composes and types pertinent correspondence; inputs changes and distributes updated sections of the Keizer Development Code. Prepares and processes legal documents as indicated in specific Land use Actions; creates Notice of Public Hearings. Develops and updates all department application forms and promotional materials; maintains an adequate supply. Responds to inquiries and schedules use of Keizer Rotary Amphitheater. Maintains effective coordination and communication between the City of Keizer Community Development Department and other City departments and partner organizations including the Public Works Department and the Marion County Building Inspection Department. Notarizes documents as required. Operates and assures maintenance of a variety of office equipment including phones, copiers, faxes, and printers; orders department supplies. Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours. Attends meetings as requested including departmental or interdepartmental meetings. 10% Code Enforcement Duties Contacts citizens violating code and attempts to bring into compliance. Writes enforcement letters and reports. Coordinates enforcement with specialty inspectors as appropriate. Prepares cases for legal action by working with City Attorney s staff and the Associate Planner as necessary. Researches ownership, permit records and historical land use regulations. Answers questions and provides information to the public regarding code regulations and procedures. Responds to and investigates citizen complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve concerns.

5 PHYSICAL DEMANDS SAFETY WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands (including lifting, mobility, movement and manual dexterity), work environment and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands In the performance of job duties, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; bend; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to perform the work. These abilities are necessary to use a personal computer, telephone, filing system and other related tools and equipment. Safety Employees must maintain a safe work environment by complying with City and Department safety policies and rules and by practicing safety while performing the essential functions of the position. Work Environment / Working Conditions In the performance of the job duties, the employee will perform the majority of this job in an office environment under usual office working conditions. Work is also performed in numerous meeting settings in offices, conference rooms and public spaces. The noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments, with telephones, personal interruptions and background noises. Duties include contact with employees and customers in conflict situations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalency, plus two years of experience in a building inspection department, building construction office, or government agency with direct public contact, one year of experience utilizing computer applications related to areas of assignment or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position. Licenses, Certifications & Other Requirements Pass background investigation. Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver license. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge Codes and local ordinances as they relate to responsibilities. Building construction, or land use planning principles and practices. Record and bookkeeping systems. Modern office practices and procedures including personal computer operation principles. Mapping and basic engineering principles and plans. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic mathematical principles. Skill & Ability Provide excellent customer service as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills and techniques, including problem-solving, as needed. Learn and apply applicable laws, ordinances, related codes, department rules and regulations, and all other aspects of the duties and responsibilities. Read and interpret a wide variety of plans, specifications, and maps relevant to permit considerations. Greet the public and respond to inquiries; communicate tactfully and effectively in both oral and written form. Establish and maintain professional, effective, and collaborative working relationships with contractors, owners, the general public, staff, and other agencies. Estimate construction value. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a computer, enter data, maintain databases and type accurately. Licenses, Certifications & Other Requirements Bi-lingual skills desired.