Director of Development & Permitting Services

The City of Puyallup, WA is seeking a Director of Development & Permitting Services for this desirable community of 43,410 situated near the foot of scenic Mount Rainier about 35 miles south of Seattle. Puyallup is known for its well-preserved historic homes, walkable and attractive downtown, popular Sounder commuter rail station, and its regional significance as home to the Washington State Fair.

Organization: City of Puyallup

Position Title: Director of Development & Permitting Services

Address: 333 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371

First Review: June 22, 2025

Salary: $149,820 - $191,784 annually DOQ

The City of Puyallup, WA is seeking a Director of Development & Permitting Services for this desirable community of 43,410 situated near the foot of scenic Mount Rainier about 35 miles south of Seattle. Puyallup is known for its well-preserved historic homes, walkable and attractive downtown, popular Sounder commuter rail station, and its regional significance as home to the Washington State Fair.

THE CITY OF PUYALLUP

The City of Puyallup operates under the Council-Manager form of government and serves a population of 43,410 across 14 square miles with a 2025 budget of $153 million and a team of 330 FTEs. Puyallup's 2008 LEED Gold-certified City Hall is situated on a civic campus spanning nearly a block that includes a public plaza, parking garage, garden courtyard, and commercial space. In the most recent Gallup Q12 employee engagement survey, Team Puyallup ranked higher than 70% of public sector employers in employee engagement ratings.

THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & PERMITTING SERVICES

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.

WHY APPLY

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.

View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.  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.

View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.  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.

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