Permit Technician

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Camano Island, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-052
Department: Planning & Community Development
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 4:30 PM Pacific


Summary
Employees in these positions are responsible for providing customer service at the counter, over the phone and via email. Assisting applicants by providing accurate, comprehensive and professional service on a variety of issues pertaining to building permits. Understanding and explaining regulations, zoning, codes, polices and permitting information that pertain to various projects and their required applications.

Hourly Pay:

Permit Technician 1: $22.38

Permit Technician 2: $24.30

Job Duties
Permit Technician I

• Understand policies, County codes, RCW's, County regulations, application procedures & requirements.
• Ability to perform input, intake, calculating fees and issuance of permits.
• Must be able to work positively with the public, peers and supervisors.
• Responsible for providing correct applications to applicants while clearly explaining the requirements for various permit types.
• Responsible for daily deposits.
• Solely responsible for routing applications to appropriate departments or agencies both internally and externally.
• Audit permits for expiration, renewal or abandonment.
• High level of customer service and professionalism required.
• Ability to use GIS, mapping systems, Smart Gov and BlueBeam programs.
• Must be familiar with Excel, Microsoft Word and Outlook programs.
• These positions serve all of Island County, driving or traveling to outlying offices will be required.
• Must have good time management skills, be organized and self-sufficient.
• Ability to communicate well with customers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Permit Technician II

• Upon good Annual performance review and accomplishing all Permit Tech I skills, employees are eligible to elevate to Permit Tech II with approval from the Permit Manager.
• Demonstrate a higher level of knowledge related to problem-solving, regulations and decision making.
• Demonstrate successful performance, judgment and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate a greater knowledge of Island County regulations, building and land use codes and permitting rules.
• Ability to run reports, queries and audits on permitting.
• Successfully and regularly manages a higher level of permits than that of a Permit Tech I.
• Able to work independently.
• Mentor new employees as directed by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of regulations, Island County Codes, Zoning, Comprehensive plan, Subdivision, site and critical areas ordinances.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain and understand the need for confidentiality.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of accuracy.
• Ability to grasp new techniques.
• Remain professional in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
• Must be able to communicate with others orally, in person and in writing.
• Independent, self-motivated ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines regularly.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• Valid WA state Drivers license.
• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of general office experience.
• Familiarity with GIS, mapping, and typical office software.
• Experience with any of these: title work, legal descriptions, permitting or architecture

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Island County does not provide visa sponsorship. *
Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).
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Island County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF) for full time employees. See for more details.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.