Building Permit & Administrative Services Manager

Location: Port Townsend, Washington

Jefferson County's Department of Community Development is seeking an experienced, collaborative leader to serve as our next Building Permit & Administrative Services Manager. No two days in this role are alike. You might start the day improving permitting workflows with your team, then collaborate with County leadership, resolve a complex customer issue, facilitate a department meeting, or develop strategies to strengthen operations.

As a key member of the Department's leadership team, you'll oversee the administrative and operational functions that keep the department running smoothly while leading a talented team supporting building, permitting, fire, and administrative services. You'll supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate permitting operations, develop policies and procedures, and work with County departments and community partners to deliver exceptional public service.

We're looking for someone who enjoys building strong teams, improving processes, solving complex problems, and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace. If you're an organized leader who can balance big-picture thinking with the day-to-day needs of a busy department, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative and operational functions of the Department of Community Development
• Lead a team supporting building, permitting, fire, and administrative services
• Supervise staff and manage departmental budgets
• Coordinate permitting operations and develop policies and procedures
• Collaborate with County departments and community partners to deliver public service
• Improve processes, increase efficiency, and solve complex challenges

You'll Thrive In This Role If You

• Enjoy leading, mentoring, and developing a diverse team of professionals
• Can balance strategic planning with the day-to-day demands of a busy department
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with staff, elected officials, contractors, partner agencies, and the public
• Look for opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and solve complex challenges
• Communicate with professionalism, diplomacy, and confidence in a variety of situations
• Stay organized and adaptable while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and enjoy making a meaningful contribution to your team and community

Requirements

Education And/Or Experience:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in business administration or public sector management; or
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a closely related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in business administration or public-sector management; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates progressively responsible experience providing required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Pay

Salary grade is MG 18, with full salary range of $7,322.40-$9,005.62 per month, depending on qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time, FLSA exempt position with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with a one-hour lunch.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid state-recognized holidays
• Three (3) floating holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bereavement leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement provided through Washington State DRS