Building permit coordinator

What will you do?

Within the municipalities of Ooststellingwerf, Weststellingwerf and Opsterland (OWO), you are the indispensable link when it comes to permit applications and notifications. You keep an overview, monitor deadlines and assess plans with an eye for detail and a feeling for what is really important, for residents and entrepreneurs.

You switch effortlessly between content and people. Whether you are gathering data, preparing a decision or advising a colleague or director on a VTH issue: you know what you stand for and bring peace of mind and knowledge to the table.

The introduction of the Omgevingswet has not only broadened your work but also deepened it. You look beyond construction itself - you are also involved in construction activities where the environment plays a major role. 

With your fresh perspective, you will actively contribute to the development of new working methods, the improvement of processes and the growth of our team of 15 colleagues. You will think along with us, look beyond the beaten path and help us to rethink: how can we make things easier for residents and entrepreneurs? What is possible? You will participate in working groups in which your practical knowledge contributes directly to improving the environmental plan and the way we work as an organization.

You will have the space to grow, influence and really contribute to an organization that does what is needed, for each other and for society.

Here's what we offer you

• Attractive conditions of employment; a nice salary according to scale 9 of the CAO-municipalities (max. € 4,908 gross per month for full-time employment) an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%), travel allowance, a pension plan through ABP and discounts on various insurances.
• You are working toward a safe, healthy and clean environment. Discover congestion-free travel to Gorredijk and consider the exchange option to purchase a bicycle for your daily commute.
• Excellent work-life balance; room to work from home or in the office. We will provide you with a laptop and cell phone so you can work anywhere.
• A varied job; one day you will be preparing a (draft) decision and the next day you will be licensing a new café.
• Plenty of opportunities to grow, for example by attending training to meet mandatory quality criteria.
• A good working atmosphere; every morning you are greeted by your colleagues and there is certainly no lack of humor here.
• Room for your ideas; if you think things can be done differently we are open to that.

Who are you?

We are all different and that's beautiful. That makes us achieve much more together than alone. Yet there are some characteristics that all our permit coordinators have. Do you recognize yourself in them?

• You enjoy working with others and believe in being better together
• You like to try things out and do things a little differently
• You feel responsible for your work and tasks
• You have an open mind and are open to other ways of thinking and doing things
• You are a networker and know when to bring in what technical expertise to move forward
• You are at home in the political arena and know exactly when to zoom in on relevant issues

This is us

Ooststellingwerf, Weststellingwerf and Opsterland: three rural municipalities in Southeast Friesland with a combined population of over 80,000, 55 villages, with a diverse landscape and lots of greenery. Because we are similar municipalities, we work together a lot. Every day we are committed to our people and businesses in our villages. Our motto? It can be done. And we believe it gets even better when you do it together.

Working for the OWO municipalities means working with enthusiastic and sociable colleagues. A good working atmosphere, no shortage of humor, interest in each other and a high five for a clever solution. We are open to everyone. And with us, you can be who you are. You get the space to arrange your work as it suits you. We think your development is important and are happy to contribute to it. And we encourage you to go on adventures. We give you space, will you take it?

Have questions?

Please let us know! I am Teunie van Wijk (department head of VTH) and my phone number is 06 - 13640218. You may also send me a WhatsApp message. Meeting each other and having a cup of coffee together is also possible!

Getting to know each other

Let's get to know each other better and who knows, maybe this will be the beginning of a great adventure. Approach us in a way that suits you; this may be with a letter and resume, an application video or in another way. We like to be surprised! Your reaction is welcome until September 7, 2025.

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