Electrical and Code Inspector

Inspectors Association, Inc.; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Job summary

Inspectors Association, Inc. seeks an Electrical & Code Inspector to enforce electrical, building, plumbing, and life-safety codes for the City of Saco.

This senior role combines inspections, permit reviews, enforcement actions, and coordination with city officials to maintain compliance across municipal projects. The position emphasizes electrical system oversight, guidance to residents and contractors, and collaboration with public safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of modern building and electrical construction practices.
• Advanced ability to detect violations and order corrective measures.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, building, plumbing, heating, health, and zoning codes.
• Ability to interpret complex construction plans, specifications, codes, statutes, and ordinances.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of electrical work in the city (residential, industrial, commercial, municipal).
• Review permits and ensure compliance with codes.
• Oversee in-house electrical work and assist municipal projects.
• Collaborate with public safety on electrical-related investigations.
• Prepare enforcement documents and review bids and plans.
• Respond to complaints and provide public information on regulations.

Skills

Electrical codes knowledge

Code enforcement

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Master Electrician license

Journeyman with 4+ years experience

Maine Municipal Code Enforcement Officer Certification

Local Plumbing Inspector certification

College degree in related field preferred

5+ years in building/electrical/plumbing trades

2+ years supervisory/management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Date Posted: October 22, 2026 | End Date: April 20, 2027
County: York County
Job Type: Code Enforcement
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The Electrical & Code Inspector is a senior professional, administrative, and technical position primarily responsible for enforcing electrical codes, but also the enforcement of building, plumbing, zoning, and life-safety codes for the City of Saco. This role combines advanced electrical inspection and electrical system oversight with the full scope of municipal code enforcement, and technical support for citywide electrical operations.

The position conducts inspections, reviews permit applications, coordinates enforcement activities, oversees electrical work performed in the city, and provides guidance to residents, contractors, and City officials. (Primarily focused on electrical inspections)

Salary range for this position is 75,000-95,000 annually

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Inspection & Operations

• Conduct inspections on all electrical work performed within the city including residential, industrial, commercial, and municipal installations.
• Maintain accurate records of electrical permits, inspections, and ongoing electrical work.
• Interpret and disseminate applicable electrical codes, including updates to the National Electrical Code.
• Advise building owners, contractors, and City officials on corrective actions required for code compliance.
• Oversee the City’s in-house electrical work as needed and assist in performing electrical work on municipal electrical projects.
• Design electrical systems to meet departmental and citywide needs.
• May assist in maintenance of City traffic signals and related electrical infrastructure.
• Review as-builts, electrical and site plans, and CMP 905 projects and as needed.
• Assist departments in preparing electrical job specifications and reviewing electrical bids.
• Conduct fire investigations related to electrical causes in collaboration with public safety officers.
• Represent the City in state level matters concerning electrical safety including, but not limited to, court proceedings, depositions, and legislative initiatives.
• Investigate electrical complaints or concerns throughout the city.
• Provide complaint resolution as a primary point of contact.

Code Enforcement and Building Inspection

• Attending requires continuing education in electrical codes, building codes, plumbing, wastewater, zoning, and related areas
• Inspect buildings under construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, and zoning codes.
• Review construction and plot plans for code compliance prior to issuing permits.
• Conduct inspections of existing structures and issue correction notices as needed.
• Review and process building, occupancy, plumbing, and electrical permit applications.
• Investigate complaints of possible building, zoning, plumbing, and electrical violations and initiate corrective action.
• Provide information to the public regarding municipal ordinances, zoning, building codes, floodplain requirements and related regulations, provide procedural and regulatory consistency in inspections, approvals, and denials, follow-up on complaints, ensure deficiencies are resolved appropriately.
• Issue plumbing permits and perform plumbing inspections at required stages.
• Prepare letters of information, notices of violation, and enforcement documentation.
• Assist with permit flow, inspection scheduling, and departmental coordination.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of modern building and electrical construction practices, materials, and equipment.
• Advanced ability to detect violations and defective work and order corrective measures.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable electrical, building, plumbing, heating, health, and zoning codes.
• Ability to interpret complex construction plans, specifications, codes, statutes, and ordinances.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with City staff, officials, contractors, engineers, architects, attorneys, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and exercise sound judgment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Master Electrician’s license, or Journeyman with at least four (4) years of experience in the construction industry highly preferred.
• State of Maine Municipal Code Enforcement Officer Certification required (or must be obtained within one year).
• Local Plumbing Inspector certification required (or must be obtained within one year).
• College degree in business, engineering, public administration, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in building, electrical, or plumbing trades preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience is preferred.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

This position requires advanced knowledge and applications for the following:

• Microsoft Office applications —Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Adobe Professional Suite
• Leveling and measuring instruments, light meters, and ladders
• Standard electrical inspection equipment
• Safety Equipment
• Cell phone

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs. This position requires full range of body motion, to include bending at waist and full use of all extremities and back muscles. The employee is occasionally required to traverse a variety of terrains at construction sites, climb ladders and climb scaffolding.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with limitations to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is normal for business office activities. Occasionally the Inspector is exposed to loud construction sites in a variety of weather situations.

BENEFITS

• Medical (City covers 80% of cost)
• Dental ($325 towards plan cost)
• Vision plan through EyeMed
• Health Reimbursement Agreement (covers either $1,500 for single plan or $3,000 for family plan towards costs of deductible/coinsurance)
• 100% City paid Life Insurance
• 100% City paid STD/LTD with buy up options for increased coverage
• FSA (Medical and dependent care options)
• Retirement plans including MainePERS pension program, 401(a), 457(b), Retirement Health Savings
• Vacation Time, Sick Time, Personal Days
• Paid parental leave
• 14 City paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program

If you have questions about the position, please contact David Twomey, Director of Code Enforcement at [phone] or by emailing [e-mail] .