Code Enforcement Officer

ADP, Inc.; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MPERS

Deferred compensation

Health insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

13 holidays

Job summary

The Town of Orono is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to inform and enforce compliance with State laws, town ordinances, permits and professional codes. The role requires collaboration with regulators, contractors, and the public, handling both field and office duties.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of municipal zoning, shoreland zoning, and stormwater management, plus construction trades experience; preferred certifications include CEO and LPI with ongoing education in national and local

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of municipal zoning and shoreland zoning.
• Experience with stormwater management in MS4 communities; building/construction trades experience.
• Preferred: CEO and LPI certifications with ongoing education in building and energy codes, NFPA Life Safety Code.

Responsibilities

• Educate and ensure compliance with State laws, Town ordinances, permits and professional codes.
• Work independently and with the Town team, regulators, contractors and the public.
• Perform field and office work under the Director of the Office of Community Development.

Skills

Municipal zoning

Shoreland zoning

Stormwater program management

Construction trades knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Customer service

Education

CEO certification

LPI certification

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 .

Applicants must upload a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and a resume. Applications without a cover letter and/or a resume will be considered incomplete and may be rejected without further consideration. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will be open until filled.

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

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Code Enforcement Officer - April 2026.pdf