Town of Orono - Code Enforcement Officer

Start Date: July 17, 2025 | End Date: August 17, 2025
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Code Enforcement
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Office of Community Development

The Town of Orono is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. This is a highly responsible professional position expected to work both independently and with the Town team, regulators, contractors, and the general public to educate and ensure compliance with various State laws, Town Ordinances, permits, and professional codes. The ideal applicant is motivated, thrives in a collaborative environment, thinks strategically, has strong interpersonal communication, technical writing, customer service skills, and the ability to work effectively with both the public and private sector. 

Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Community Development and in accordance with prevailing policies, laws, regulations and rules applicable to specific areas of codes, approved plans and permits. This position performs both field work and office work.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a working knowledge and understanding of municipal zoning, shoreland zoning, stormwater program management within a MS4 community and experience in building/construction trades. Preferred candidates will be certified as a Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) and Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI) and have maintained continuing education in current Maine Uniformed Building and Energy Code, National Electrical Code, Uniformed Plumbing Code and NFPA Life Safety Code since certification. Candidates that are not certified will have one year from the date of hire to complete certification

Pay and Benefits

The salary is starting at $69,500 commensurate with experience, a benefit package that includes MPERS, deferred compensation, health insurance, vacation, sick leave and 13 holidays. More information about the Town of Orono can be seen on the town’s website www.orono.org.    

Applicants must upload a cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and a resume. Applications without a cover letter and/or a resume will be considered incomplete and may be rejected without further consideration. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will be open until filled.  

The Town of Orono is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.