Code Enforcement Officer - Town of Sweden

Inspectors Association, Inc.; Maine; On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

The Town of Sweden, Maine, is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to administer and enforce the Town Zoning Ordinance. The CEO reports to the Select Board, attends monthly meetings, and prepares monthly activity reports.

The role involves enforcing building construction, issuing permits, inspecting sites, and interpreting applicable codes. A related bachelor's degree is preferred, with 3–5 years in code enforcement or certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or 3–5 years training/experience in Code Enforcement.
• Certification as a Maine Code Enforcement Officer or ability to certify within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce building construction codes and issue permits.
• Approve plans, permits and occupancy certificates.
• Perform on-site inspections to ensure compliance with municipal codes.
• Initiate appropriate action for noncompliance with codes and ordinances.
• Interpret state and local ordinances and apply relevant codes to situations.

Skills

Inspections

Code enforcement

Report writing

Code interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Code Enforcement Officer - Town of Sweden

Date Posted: October 06, 2026 | End Date: April 04, 2027
County: Oxford County
Job Type: Code Enforcement

The Town of Sweden, Maine is seeking highly qualified applicants for the position of Code Enforcement Officer. The person in this position reports directly to the Select Board and is responsible for administering and enforcing the Town of Sweden Zoning Ordinance.

The CEO is required to report to the Select Board by attending the Select Board's meeting at the Town Office on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 pm and submitting a written report of all activity from the prior month in the established format. The CEO also submits a copy of the report to the Planning Board and is required to attend the meeting which meets at the Town Office on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

The person in this position is responsible for enforcing building construction, issuing permits in accordance with town ordinances and codes; approving plans, permits and certificates of occupancy; performing on-site building inspections to ensure compliance with municipal codes; and initiating appropriate action for noncompliance with codes and ordinances. The position requires a through knowledge of state and local ordinances, and ability to interpret and apply relevant codes to particular situations.

A bachelors degree in a related field preferred and/or a minimum of 3-5 years training and/or experience in Code Enforcement; certification as a Maine Code Enforcement Officer or ability to become certified within 12 months of appointment.

The position is part time.

Equal Opportunity Employer