Permit Technician Assistant (Limited Duration, ends June 30, 2026)

The City of Tigards Community Development Department is seeking a Permit Technician Assistant. This is a limited duration position- assignment ends on June 30, 2026. This position will provide backup for existing staff to work through changes following a major software conversion. The successful candidate will be trained in many aspects of permit intake and issuance in a professional office setting . The successful candidate will be trained in many aspects of permit intake and issuance in a professional office setting.The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded background in building permitting and tracking. Customer service experience in a professional office setting and software database management experience are highly desirable. Experience with records management and archiving would also be desirable.  The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce of diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community. We strongly encourage those wanting to work with and serve diverse populations to apply.  Please review the Permit Technician Assistant classification for additional details.

Responsible for a wide variety of tasks including scanning, permit intake, permit routing and customer service via email, telephone and in-person. Works with a diverse group of internal and external customers to support a dynamic permitting experience for the citizens of Tigard. Provide backup so other Tigard staff will be available to work on a major software conversion for up to three years. Other duties, as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND  One (1) year of varied technical, clerical or paraprofessional support experience in a municipal or county building, engineering, or planning department or equivalent private sector experience.

Union Representation: SEIUAbout this job: This is a limited duration job that will end on June 30, 2026.   Schedule: The position will generally work a 4-10 hour schedule Monday-Thursday. General working hours are 7:30-6:00 p.m.  How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date.   IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicants work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience. ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation. 

Information :

• Company : City of Tigard
• Position : Permit Technician Assistant (Limited Duration, ends June 30, 2026)
• Location : Portland, OR
• Country : US