Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector - Town of Stratham, New Hampshire

Start Date: October 24, 2024 | End Date: November 29, 2024
County: Other / Outside Maine
Job Type: Code Enforcement

The Town of Stratham is accepting applications for the position of: Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector.

The Town of Stratham, New Hampshire (population 7,600) is seeking an experienced candidate to serve as a Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector.

Stratham is located in the Seacoast region of the state, along the Squamscott River and Great Bay and minutes from the New Hampshire coastline. The successful candidate will join a committed staff of public servants and enjoy a team-oriented and respectful environment focused on delivering quality local government services and continuous improvement. Stratham residents respect professionalism and have a history of active and constructive civic engagement. The Town is proud of its quality of life, “close knit” feel and excellent schools as well as its highly-regarded municipal services.

Applicants must have knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial construction methods and code requirements. Duties include enforcement of all zoning and building ordinances, regulations, pertinent codes and the administration of the Town’s development programs from Planning Board approval through completion. The CEO/BI serves as Health Officer and will coordinate with other enforcement agencies and officials on all aspects and during all phases of construction, and will make inspections throughout the Town frequently.

A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university preferable in structural engineering, architecture, or a related field with five (5) years of experience demonstrating a thorough understanding of building codes and construction techniques; or a minimum of ten (10) years of experience demonstrating a thorough understanding of building codes and construction techniques.

The salary range is between $70,000 and $85,000 with a highly competitive benefit package. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; initial interviews are planned to begin the week of November 4, 2024. Prospective candidates are requested to submit a Town of Stratham job application (https://www.strathamnh.gov/sites/strathamnh/files/uploads/employmentapplication.pdf), cover letter and resume to Town Administrator David Moore, Stratham Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue Stratham, NH. Electronic submissions should be sent to dmoore@strathamnh.gov.