Deputy Code Enforcement Officer/Field Inspector

Posted: August 11, 2026 | Closes: February 07, 2027

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Director of Code Enforcement, the Code Enforcement Officer/Field Inspector serves as a key member of an interdepartmental task force comprising representatives from Fire, Police, Planning, and Code Enforcement. This team is responsible for coordinated plan review, field inspections, and enforcement of applicable state and local codes. The position also participates in emergency response situations involving unsafe structures, compromised building components, electrical hazards following fires or storms, and occupancy determinations that affect public health and safety.

This role carries significant administrative and technical responsibilities and ensures the equitable and consistent application and enforcement of construction, zoning, and related municipal codes. The position requires routine fieldwork and a valid driver’s license. All duties must be performed in a fair, impartial, and ethical manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Code Enforcement with the review and issuance of building, plumbing, and electrical permits.
• Conduct inspections of buildings under construction, alteration, or repair to ensure compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and zoning codes.
• Review construction and plot plans for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
• Perform inspections at various stages of construction as dictated by adopted codes and ordinances.
• Provide information to the public regarding zoning requirements, construction codes, floodplain regulations, utility connections, signage, and business licensing.
• Assist with investigations of potential violations of building, electrical, plumbing, sanitation, and zoning codes.
• Meet with applicants, review applications, calculate fees, and issue permits.
• Maintain required State of Maine certifications.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports, enforcement documentation, and related records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Maine driver’s license.
• State certifications in plumbing, wastewater, code enforcement, zoning, land-use laws, construction codes, radon, energy and ventilation standards, and Rule 80(K) (required or must obtain).

Preferred: Two years of construction trade school or three years of related construction or inspection experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in building and construction trades.
• Understanding of HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with computers and software.
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local codes.
• Ability to analyze construction plans.
• Ability to conduct field inspections.
• Strong record-keeping skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to identify code violations and assist with corrective actions.
• Ability to provide accurate information in the Director’s absence.

Special Requirements

Must be flexible, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be capable of effectively managing challenging interactions with the public.

Tools and Equipment Used

• Computers and tablets
• Calculators
• Phones and copiers
• Measurement tools
• Flashlights
• Thermal imaging cameras
• Electrical testing devices

Physical Demands

• Duties require sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of hands.
• Occasional walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, navigating uneven terrain, climbing, stooping, or crawling during inspections.
• Must use required PPE and follow safety procedures.

Work Environment

Work involves typical office and field conditions requiring standard safety practices.