Code Enforcement Officer

Start Date: June 17, 2025 | End Date: December 14, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Code Enforcement, Planning
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The Town of Berwick is accepting applications for a Code Enforcement Officer. This role offers the chance to grow your career in municipal government. If you're ready to put your skills to work in a role that blends technical expertise with public service, we want to hear from you.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position with a 29-hour work week.

Pay Range: up to $35 per hour

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for inspection work related to the provision of code enforcement and inspection services in the Town, including building, zoning, plumbing, codes, and the enforcement and interpretation of the local zoning bylaw, and other applicable regulations.  The Code Enforcement Officer serves as the Zoning and E-911 Officer for the Town and provides a variety of administrative support to the Planning and Code office.

 A successful candidate must:

• Have a working knowledge of the state building code, federal, state, and local zoning ordinance provisions, plumbing, and sanitary codes, and other applicable state statutes, rules and regulations
• Have knowledge and proficient skills in the operation of a personal computer and office equipment, and the application of office software (Microsoft Office – specifically Word and Excel) and the Internet
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing

Experience and Education/Training:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three to five (3-5) years prior work experience preferably in the construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

A full job description and application can be found on our website www.berwickmaine.gov under "Employment Opportunities"

Applications:  Qualified candidates are invited to submit an application, cover letter, resume and 3 professional references via e-mail to [email protected], or send via US mail to:

Town of Berwick
11 Sullivan Street
Berwick, ME 03901-0696
Attention:  Human Resources

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

The Town of Berwick is committed to diversity in its workforce.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.