The Director of Development & Permitting Services is responsible for the effective and efficient accomplishment of the Development & Permitting Services Department’s program objectives in response to community needs. The Department operates with a budget of $5.3 million and a team of 35 FTE across four divisions: Planning, Engineering, Building Services, and Permit Center. Departmental activities include long-range planning, code compliance, building regulations, plan review, development engineering (including traffic engineering), permit processing, and customer service. The Departmental leadership team consists of the Department Director, four division managers, and two administrative support staff. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a vibrant urban setting while working alongside a collaborative City Manager. The Director of Development & Permitting Services will be a part of Team Puyallup’s leadership team that works together with a forward-thinking and motivated City Council, a community filled with civic pride, and a dedicated and engaged team of City staff. The City is seeking an individual who views this role as a long-term career in public service. Few positions offer this mix of meaningful professional challenges, exciting development opportunities, and healthy work-life balance within a public service career as Puyallup offers.

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More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Puyallup with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of Puyallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is June 22, 2025.