Assistant Code Enforcement Officer/Town of Standish

Start Date: July 28, 2025 | End Date: January 24, 2026
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Code Enforcement

Assistant Code Enforcement Officer
Nature of work:
This is responsible administrative and technical work in carrying out building and plumbing inspections, securing compliance with code and zoning regulations, and assisting in the planning and site plan review process.

Employee of this class is responsible for issuing building, plumbing, and demolition permits; conducting building and plumbing inspections; enforcing the state and municipal zoning ordinances; maintaining liaison with appropriate state and local agencies; maintaining departmental records and reports; and assisting the Planning Board with review of plans and proposals, renders legal advice, and assists with the maintenance of records. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Code Enforcement with considerable independent judgment and discretion in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances. Work is reviewed through reports, discussions and results achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Examples of Work (Illustrative Only):

Inspects buildings which are under construction, alteration or repair for compliance with building or zoning requirements; supervises work of electrical inspector.

Provides code information as requested by banks, lawyers, realtors, developers, and to individuals.

Reviews building and plumbing plans for soundness before issuing permits; makes recommendations to ensure compliance with codes.

Investigates complaints of possible code violations, including building, plumbing, and zoning, initiating appropriate action to ensure compliance as necessary.

Interviews applicants and reviews applications for building, demolition or plumbing permits; calculates fees and issues same.

Prepares and maintains records and reports.

Performs related work as required.
Requirements of Work:
Considerable knowledge of approved methods and materials used in building construction and plumbing repair and installations.

Considerable knowledge of local, state, and federal enactment governing plumbing construction, use, and occupancy, and ability to interpret same.

Considerable knowledge of State and Town zoning ordinance provisions and ability to interpret same.

Considerable knowledge of planning principles and plan review methods.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex construction plans and specifications.

Ability to deal with the public firmly and courteously under adverse or strained conditions.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Ability to recognize codes violations and to take appropriate enforcement action.

Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.

Supervises clerk and inspectors.
Training and Experience Required:
Considerable knowledge of planning and zoning principles, legal interpretation, methods of construction and technical code interpretation and some legal training is desirable.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Must possess appropriate inspections licenses for direct inspections work performed. The following are certifications required to have or obtain within twelve months of hire.
• Rule 80k
• Shoreland zoning
• Subsurface Wastewater Disposal
• Residential Building
• Land Use Planning
• Internal Plumbing
• Commercial Building
Must possess valid motor vehicle operator's license.

38 hours per week. Pay range for position is $28.00-$32.00 hr.