Code Enforcement Officer - City of Hallowell

Inspectors Association, Inc.; Maine; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partially-paid benefits

Job summary

Inspectors Association, Inc. in Hallowell, Maine seeks a Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer / Assistant Planner. The role includes issuing building, plumbing and demolition permits, enforcing shoreland zoning and land-use regulations, and conducting housing and plumbing inspections.

The position is twenty-five hours per week with partially-paid benefits. After a six-month probation, the CEO position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement; candidates should obtain state certifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Experience in inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, or land use.
• State certifications in key areas or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Licensed Plumbing Inspector Certification required.
• Post-secondary municipal/land use planning training is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Issue building, plumbing, and demolition permits.
• Enforce shoreland zoning, planning and land-use codes.
• Conduct housing, health, and plumbing inspections.
• Provide planning and grant writing support for City projects.
• Report to Planning Board, Zoning Board, and City Manager.

Skills

Inspection experience

Public administration

Land use planning experience

Related field experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Municipal & land use planning training

Certifications to obtain within 12 months

Tools

Shoreland Zoning Certification

Building Standards Certification

Plumbing Inspector Certification

Job description

Code Enforcement Officer - City of Hallowell

PART TIME CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / ASSISTANT PLANNER

The City of Hallowell (pop. 2,500) is accepting applications for an enthusiastic professional to fill the position of Part Time Code Enforcement Officer / Assistant Planner. This employee is responsible for: (1) issuing building, plumbing, and demolition permits; (2) enforcing all applicable laws and ordinances governing shoreland zoning, comprehensive planning and land use, internal plumbing, subsurface wastewater disposal, and building standards; (3) conducting housing, health, and plumbing inspections; (4) providing planning and grant writing support for City projects; and (5) other duties, reporting, and responsibilities as required by the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and City Manager. This is a part-time position of twenty (25) hours per week, with partially-paid benefits. Following a six (6) month probationary period, the CEO position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Essential minimum qualifications:

• Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent,
• Experience related to inspection; law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Possession of or Ability to Obtain State Certification in the areas of Shoreland Zoning, Comprehensive Planning and Land Use, Building Standards, or be able to obtain these certificates within twelve (12) months of the date of appointment; and
• Licensed Plumbing Inspector Certification.

Additional desired minimum qualifications:

• CEO Certifications are highly desirable, including:
  • Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (Residential and Commercial Building and Energy)
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standards
  • E-1465-2006 Standard Practice for Radon Control Options
  • 80K Courtroom Procedure Certification
• Post-secondarytraininginmunicipal andlanduseplanning ishighlydesirable;
• At least two years’ experience related to municipal and land use planning; public process and community outreach; and ordinance creation, updates, and review, and
• At least three years’ experience related to inspection; law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field.

Special Requirements:

• Possess certification as required by 30-A M.R.S.A. 4451 and 30-A M.R.S.A. 4221 or earn within one (1) year of employment as CEO, and
• Must possess and maintain a valid State issued motor vehicle operator’s license, have dependable transportation, and be insurable under the City of Hallowell’s vehicle insurance policy.

Candidates should possess or be ready to quickly acquire thorough knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques; and knowledge of the field of building construction. This candidate should also have considerable knowledge of local, state and federal development regulations governing land use, building and plumbing, and plumbing construction, and ability to interpret same, and ability to recognize code violations and to take appropriate enforcement action.

Base wage is $33.32. The city will pay part of the cost of the excellent benefits offered to employees.