Regional Code Enforcement Program Assistant

Inspectors Association, Inc.; Fairfield (ME); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) is seeking a part-time Regional Code Enforcement Program Assistant to support permitting, outreach, and office administration. The role focuses on coordination across the program and is based in Fairfield with Tuesday in-office hours and potential remote hours.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills, plus familiarity with planning, land use, and basic code concepts.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of construction trades is helpful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with iWorQ is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate permitting and review processes within the Regional Code Enforcement Office.
• Serve as first point of contact for applicants and field general inquiries.
• Schedule meetings and maintain comprehensive documentation of communications.
• Assist with record-keeping, data gathering, and outreach activities.
• Provide support under supervision of the Economic and Community Development Director.

Connaissances

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Experience and/or knowledge of construction trades

Microsoft Excel and Word proficiency

Familiarity with iWorQ beneficial

Independent and teamwork ability

Outils

iWorQ

Description du poste

Regional Code Enforcement Program Assistant

Date Posted: August 31, 2026 | End Date: October 27, 2027
County: Somerset County
Job Type: Code Enforcement , Other

Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) is a community nonprofit organization established in 1967, that provides planning and economic development assistance to the towns in Kennebec and Somerset Counties, and Western Waldo County.

KVCOG is accepting applications for a part-time (20 hours) Regional Code Enforcement Program Assistant with the potential for this position to grow into a full-time position with full benefits. This is a flexible, hybrid position that will require in office hours on Tuesday's in Fairfield, with the option to work the remaining hours remotely.

This position will be responsible for facilitating coordination throughout the KVCOG Regional Code Enforcement Program permitting & review process. This position is responsible for the Economic Development and Code Office administration, record-keeping, data gathering, initial permit review, outreach to applicants, fielding general inquiries, serving as first point of contact for the Regional Code Enforcement Office, scheduling meetings, and answering questions related to permitting process. The position operates under the supervision of the Economic and Community Development Director. Work is evaluated through observation, regular staff discussions, and review of work. It is important to note that in this position, no advice or guidance on codes is to be given and should come from the Regional Code Enforcement Officer only.

Specific Responsibilities:

This position will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to developing strong, positive working relationships. In this position you will be required to exhibit professionalism, clear communication and documentation of all communications with applicants, patience, transparency, follow-through and commitment to teamwork. You will be required to work collaboratively and with a willingness to facilitate positive interactions. This position will include regular interactions with the KVCOG team, Town Officials and the public. In these interactions you will be expected to provide the highest level of care when addressing all inquiries and clearly documenting correspondence. You will be expected to actively increase your knowledge of planning, development, land use ordinances and law, building and plumbing code, and other criteria related to the successful operation of the Regional Code Officer Program. Perform related duties and additional tasks as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Experience and/or knowledge of construction trades helpful
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Familiarity with iWorQ is beneficial but not necessary
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong ability to communicate (both orally and written) and establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, state, and federal officials, and colleagues in other public and private agencies and institutions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and use hands, use a computer, mouse, telephone, copier, printer and calculator.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule: 20 hours per week: in our Fairfield Office on Tuesdays and optional remote work the remaining hours

Pay:$22.00 per hour to start

KVCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.