Code Enforcement Officer/Licensed Plumbing Inspector - Town of Boothbay Harbor

Inspectors Association, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

14 holidays

Job summary

The Town of Boothbay Harbor is seeking a motivated Code Enforcement Officer and Licensed Plumbing Inspector to enforce ordinances, review plans, issue permits, and conduct inspections to protect public health and safety.

Requires a high school diploma and at least two years in building trades; a post-secondary degree is preferred. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a starting salary of $74,380.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years’ experience in building or construction trades.
• Preferred: post-secondary degree in construction, engineering or related field.
• Attends Planning Board and Board of Appeals meetings to present findings, recommendations, and enforcement updates.
• Administers and enforces local ordinances, land use regulations, building standards, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications, site plans, and construction documents.
• Issue permits and conduct field inspections.
• Investigate complaints and document violations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Present findings at Planning Board and Board of Appeals meetings.

Skills

Code enforcement

Building inspections

Permits & plans review

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary degree in construction/engineering or related field (preferred)

Job description

Code Enforcement Officer/Licensed Plumbing Inspector - Town of Boothbay Harbor

Date Posted: September 30, 2026 | End Date: March 29, 2027
County: Lincoln County
Job Type: Code Enforcement
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The Town of Boothbay Harbor is seeking a motivated and professional Code Enforcement Officer / Licensed Plumbing Inspector. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for administering and enforcing local ordinances, land use regulations, building standards, and applicable state and federal laws to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Duties include reviewing permit applications, site plans, and construction documents; issuing permits; conducting field inspections; investigating complaints; documenting violations; maintaining accurate records; and preparing reports and correspondence. The Code Enforcement Officer is required to attend Planning Board and Board of Appeals meetings to present findings, recommendations, and enforcement updates and is expected to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and enforcement practices while independently managing multiple priorities and supporting the overall goals and operations of the municipality.

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required as well as a minimum of (2) years' experience in the building or construction trades. Previous experience as a Code Enforcement Officer, as well as a post-secondary degree in construction, engineering or related field work is preferred.

This full-time, exempt position has a starting salary of $74,380 annually, plus an outstanding benefits package that includes MEPERS, deferred compensation, health insurance, vacation and sick leave, as well as 14 holidays.

Application deadline: until a suitable candidate is found. More information about the Town of Boothbay Harbor and applications are available on the town's website at www.boothbayharbor.org or at the Town Office.