The Permit Unit is staffed with five Permit Specialists and one full-time Supervisor who strive to assist in making the permit process as efficient and uncomplicated as possible.

Claudia Hooper  206-386-1025
Administrative Support Supervisor:  Claudia is responsible for assisting customers with any complex questions regarding the permit process.  She is responsible for resolution of any questions or concerns about existing permits and pending applications.  Claudia is also responsible for generating invoices for new hazmat permits as well as issuing new hazmat permits after they have been inspected and approved.

Peggy Holt   206-233-7106
Administrative Specialist III:  Peggy issues temporary marine hot work permits and handles the invoicing of those permits. She also manages the Pre-Approved Marine Hot Work Program for those customers who qualify for the program.  Call Peggy with any questions about the Pre-Approved Marine Hot Work Program.

Theresa Ngo   206-1336
Administrative Specialist III:  Theresa is responsible for the intake and processing of payments for new applications and renewals received in the mail. She reconciles the daily payment intake and forwards it to accounting. Theresa is also responsible for generating renewal invoices, 30-Day Past Due and Cancellation Notices monthly. Call Theresa for any questions regarding these notices.

Zeun Yeung    206-233-1501
Administrative Specialist II:  Zeun is responsible for issuing new non-hazardous materials permits after they have been inspected and approved.  She also generates renewals of no-fee permits.  Zeun manages the Residential Underground Storage Tank Decommissioning Program, issuing those permits.  She also monitors the account balances for all Advance Deposit Account customers, sending the monthly statements.  Zeun also processes all approved requests for refunds.

Arthur Nelson    206-233-5010
Administrative Specialist II:  Arthur is responsible for distributing all new applications to the appropriate section of the Fire Department after permit fee payments have been processed.  Arthur also issues all permits approved by the Special Events Section of the Fire Department.  In addition, he is responsible for generating renewals of hazmat permits after renewal fees have been paid.

Sarita Kumar    206-386-1329
Administrative Specialist II (part-time):
Sarita is responsible for assisting walk-in customers with their applications and payments for various permits, at our permit counter. She is also responsible for our follow-up process on all cancelled permits.  Additionally, Sarita provides support to the reception desk and assistance to the other permit staff as needed.