Codes Enforcement Officer

City of Bath, Maine; Bath (ME); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Ample paid leave

Participation in retirement system

Job summary

The City of Bath, Maine is looking for an experienced Codes Enforcement Officer to join the Planning and Development Team. This full-time position is vital for overseeing permitting, inspections, and code enforcement citywide, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state regulations.

The ideal candidate possesses problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in code enforcement, building inspections, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and professional; enjoys helping people navigate complex requirements.
• Ability to interpret plans and regulations.
• Experience in public administration or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement activities.
• Serve as the City’s Health Officer and ADA Coordinator.
• Supervise staff and collaborate with contractors and community partners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Code enforcement

Inspection

Construction knowledge

Education

Experience in code enforcement or related field

State Code Enforcement Officer certification

Job description

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Want to help shape the future of one of Maine’s most historic and dynamic communities? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with people, and turning regulations into practical solutions? Are you excited by the opportunity to support thoughtful growth while protecting public health and safety?

The City of Bath is looking for an experiencedCodes Enforcement Officer to join our team.

Bath is a vibrant riverfront community where historic preservation, redevelopment, housing, and economic growth come together. As a key member of the Planning and Development Team, the Codes Enforcement Officer plays an important role in helping residents, businesses, and developers bring projects to life while ensuring compliance with local ordinances and state regulations.

This position oversees permitting, plan review, inspections, and code enforcement activities citywide. The Codes Enforcement Officer also serves as the City’s Health Officer and ADA Coordinator, supervises the Assistant Codes Enforcement Officer and a shared Administrative Assistant, and works closely with property owners, contractors, developers, businesses, elected officials, and community partners.

Is this your perfect job?

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and professional; a problem-solver and trusted resource who enjoys helping people navigate complex requirements. You can interpret plans and regulations, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, make sound decisions in the field, and balance enforcement with education and customer service.

Candidates should have experience in code enforcement, building inspection, construction, land use, public administration, or a related field. State of Maine or ICC certifications are preferred, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain State Code Enforcement Officer certification within 12 months of appointment.

This full-time, exempt position offers a starting salary range of $76,336 to $99,216, depending on qualifications and experience, plus an outstanding benefits package that includes a comprehensive benefit package, ample paid leave, and participation in the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.

Join us as we help shape Bath’s future while preserving the character that makes it unique.

The City of Bath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.