Regional Code Enforcement Officer-Kennebec County

About the role

The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments (KVCOG) has an opening for a Regional Code Enforcement Officer to service Kennebec County Municipalities. Hours are Monday through Friday with considerable time spent out of the office and in the field. Additional availability may be required for meetings. The standard workweek is forty hours.

Responsibilities

• Counsults with the KVCOG staff, town leaders, and other employees, board members, etc. to advise on subjects of mutual concern, both immediate and long-term;
• Responds to citizen inquiries and/or complaints relating to septic, zoning, plumbing, electrical, shorelands and wetlands, and other health and safety matters;
• Investigates and initiates enforcement action where deemed appropriate;
• Provides written findings, advice and information to the zoning Board of Appeals;
• Attends all zoning Board of Appeals meetings;
• Provides advice and information to the Planning Board, Town staff, and other boards and committees, as requested;
• Serves as local plumbing inspector, and code enforcement officer;
• Utilizes various machines and equipment in the delivery of service, such as measuring and surveying equipment, camera, and electrical testing equipment;
• Reviews and receives various reports, documents, and forms, including: building plans, site plans, sign permit applications, plot plans, plumbing applications, home occupation applications, zoning board applications, utility forms and various governmental forms;
• Maintains, prepares and publishes reports of building and permitting activity;
• Maintains clear and well-organized digital and paper records of decisions, permit applications, and violations.

Requirements

• Must possess State of Maine certifications in legal issues and enforcement techniques, shoreland zoning, zoning and land use, internal plumbing, external plumbing and building standards and must maintain certifications throughout employment.
• A minimum of three-year’s experience as a code enforcement officer, inspector, or related experience; or a background in construction with a strong interest in public service and commitment to professional development, with any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and writing skills, ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner, and to convey or exchange professional information;
• Ability to interact with people (i.e., staff, general public, and elected officials) beyond giving and/or receiving instructions;
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas, and to understand a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, regulations, instructions, methods and procedures, and maps;
• Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle (federal mileage reimbursement rate will be provided).

Pay

This is a full-time, exempt position starting at $30.00 - $32.00 per hour (depending on experience) with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, 403(b) pension plan with agency match, flexible work schedules, and more.

Schedule

Hours are Monday through Friday with considerable time spent out of the office and in the field. Additional availability may be required for meetings. The standard workweek is forty hours.