Rebecca Miller
Camano Island,WA
Summary
Analytical and professional individual with strong technical knowledge and critical thinking skills. Excels in data-driven environments, approaching challenges with a positive mindset and determined drive. Consistently exceeds expectations, whether working independently or as part of a team. Over 3 years of experience utilizing Skagit County's systems and platform, both as a customer and employee, resulting in a deep understanding of their intricacies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Permit Technician I
Skagit County Planning & Development Services
Mount Vernon, WA
03.2023 - Current
- Review and process permit applications, ensuring regulatory compliance requirements
- Mitigated risk, coordinating plans and specifications to ensure compliance with permitting and regulatory agencies
- Provide technical assistance to interpret rules for customers on various aspects of the permit process and public records requests
- Maintained and updated filing systems for permits and related documents
- Verified application data while analyzing and assembling completed permits
- Performed data entry into Skagit County's computer systems and platform, for records requests and permitting activities
- Knowledge and utilization of various records series created and maintained by the departments in the county as it pertains to the proper management of public records
- Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding permitting processes
- Worked with Public Records Officer the municipality to ensure timely processing of public records requests
Title Examiner and Escrow Recorder
Land Title and Escrow
Mount Vernon, WA
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Conducted thorough chain-of-title research, reconciled discrepancies, and prepared ownership reports
- Provided guidance on complex technical matters related to real estate law
- Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents
- Identified potential risks associated with titles based on examination results
- Verified accuracy and completeness of legal documents before closing a transaction
Contracts Administrator
HMA Engineering
Arlington, WA
03.2011 - 03.2020
- Provided administrative support for civil engineering projects, including the review and approval of bids, contracts, and cost estimates
- Administrative support of Contracts involved in Civil Engineering projects on a contract basis including Publishing, Selection, Review and Approving: Bids, Award Contracts, Cost Estimates, Temporary Construction Easements, Access Easements, Right-of-Way dedications of public property for public road and waterline projects
- Title Searches to identify encumbrances, rightful legal owners and project stakeholders
- Provided notary support to facilitate temporary construction easements and Right-of-Way dedications
- Resolved complex contract disputes between parties in a timely manner
- Strengthened documentation traceability, developing organizational systems for contracts, records, reports and agendas
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Everett, WA05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Columbia College
Everett, WA05.2010
High School Diploma - undefined
Arlington High School
Arlington, WA06.1998
Skills
- File Management
- Data Verification
- Customer Service
- Application Review
- Public Policy
- Legal Document Management
- Records Management
- Database Management
- Contract Administration
- Researching Skills
- Typing Speed of 60 WPM
- Policy Analysis
- Risk Management Expertise
- Public Service
- Professional Correspondence
- Legal Terminology
Certification
WA Notary Public with Electronic and RON Endorsements.
Timeline
Permit Technician I
Skagit County Planning & Development Services
03.2023 - Current
Title Examiner and Escrow Recorder
Land Title and Escrow
07.2020 - 02.2023
Contracts Administrator
HMA Engineering
03.2011 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Columbia College
High School Diploma - undefined
Arlington High School