Project Lead Accountant II-YKFP

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2026-138

Issue Date:

07-22-26

Closing Date:

07-28-26

 

Project Lead Accountant II

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project (YKFP)

Department of Natural Resources

Hourly Wage: $24.44/Regular/Full-Time

Location: Toppenish

 

Is responsible to coordinate and provide assistance to application seeking land use permits. Types of permits cover residential, commercial, special projects, business use, and planned development applications. Networks with other programs to research cases, assembles maps, plats, charts, development plans, and site selection criteria. Occasionally conducts field reviews. Collects and assembles land use documents to present at Board of Adjustment hearings. The Program Specialist is to maintain inventory of maintenance on all office equipment. Prepares and processes requisitions and purchase orders for office supplies and equipment. Prepares and coordinates travel arrangements and authorizations. Establishes and maintains a zoning records management system. May initiate independent decisions based upon research and enforcement of applicable codes when processing permit applications. Regularly reviews daily business operations and activities with supervisor.

Examples of Work Performed:

Provides assistance and direction to clients to complete zoning permit application form, as requested, assists to prepare sketch and site plan.

Assist Zoning Administrator to secure all field information such as: maps, sketches, narrative description of directions, distances, landmarks and the nearest physical address.

Receives requests and/or complaints from the public concerning the permit process. Responses are provided based upon findings or instructions received from supervisor.

Incoming correspondence is reviewed with the Zoning Administrator and responses are prepared at his/her discretion.

Delegated tasks and projects are routinely reviewed with supervisor as to progress or completion.

As directed or in the absence of the Zoning Administrator, attends various meetings relative to zoning matters and reviews minutes with supervisor.

Reviews pending files and follows up unfinished business with applicants.

Documents and reviews specific land use with supervisor which may create conflicting uses or have a detrimental impact on applicant and adjacent landowners.

Complaints, violations and non-compliant activities are documented and reported to the Zoning Administrator for follow up. Copies are provided to the violator.

Provides verbal and written information to land users regarding enforcement standards.

Coordinates collection of information and completion of tasks with other agencies that include the Bureau of Indian Affairs Branches, Trust Real Estate Services, Enrollment, Wapato Irrigation Project, and Indian Health Services. County, City and other agencies as needed.

Coordinates permit process with Natural Resources Programs such as Fisheries, Wildlife, Water Resources and Forestry to ensure continued environmental protection of tribal resources.

Coordinates permit process with other Zoning authorities (city, country, etc.) as required.

Gathers, assembles and prepares documents to be presented at hearings with the Board of Adjustment, Tribal Council, General Council, and Program Managers regarding permits.

Provides assistance and direction to clients and contractors to complete building permit/zoning checklist for residential use or non-residential use on deeded or trust land.

Assists Zoning Administrator /Building inspector to secure all floor plans, blue prints, constructional plans and specs.

Assists applicant/property owner acting as own contractor.

Assists Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector to secure all finance information bill of sale or purchase agreement/bid, proposal/estimate.

Assists Zoning Administrator/Building Inspector to secure all contractors and sub-contractors information. Demolition/removal, movers, site prep, installation and all scope of work.

Coordinates collection of information completions of tasks for electrical, well, septic and drain field installation, community sy