Code Enforcement Officer

The-Town-of-Oron; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Orono Office of Community Development is seeking a full-time Code Enforcement Officer. This role will educate and enforce compliance with zoning laws, building codes, and town ordinances while coordinating with regulators, contractors, and the public.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, technical writing, and customer service skills, plus knowledge of MS4 stormwater programs and building trades. Certification is preferred, with ongoing education encouraged.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal zoning, shoreland zoning, and stormwater management within an MS4 community.
• Experience in building/construction trades.
• Certification as CEO and LPI preferred; CEU in Maine codes encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Educate and ensure compliance with State laws, Town Ordinances, permits and professional codes.
• Work both in the field and in the office.
• Collaborate with regulators, contractors and the public to promote safety and compliance.

Skills

Zoning knowledge

Education

Code Enforcement Officer certification (CEO)

Local Plumbing Inspector certification (LPI)

Job description

Salary Range: $74,083.00 To $101,701.00 Annually

Town of Orono
Office of Community Development
Code Enforcement Officer

The Town of Orono is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. This is a highly responsible professional position expected to work both independently and with the Town team, regulators, contractors, and the general public to educate and ensure compliance with various State laws, Town Ordinances, permits, and professional codes. The ideal applicant is motivated, thrives in a collaborative environment, thinks strategically, has strong interpersonal communication, technical writing, customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively with both the public and private sector.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Community Development and in accordance with prevailing policies, laws, regulations and rules applicable to specific areas of codes, approved plans and permits. This position performs both field work and office work.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have aworking knowledge and understanding of municipal zoning, shoreland zoning, stormwater program management within a MS4 community and experience in building/construction trades. Preferred candidates will be certified as a Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) and Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI) and have maintained continuing education in current Maine Uniformed Building and Energy Code, National Electrical Code, Uniformed Plumbing Code and NFPA Life Safety Code since certification. Candidates that are not certified will have one year from the date of hire to complete certification

Pay and Benefits

The starting salary range is $74,083 to $101,701 and is commensurate with experience, a benefit package that includes MPERS, deferred compensation, health insurance, vacation, sick leave and 13 holidays. More information about the Town of Orono can be seen on the town’s website www.orono.org .

The Town of Orono is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.

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Code Enforcement Officer - April 2026.pdf