TOWN OF NEWPORT - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - PART TIME

Start Date: July 23, 2024 | End Date: December 16, 2024
County: Penobscot County
Job Type: Code Enforcement

The Town of Newport is currently seeking a candidate for a regular part-time, 16 hours per week, Code Enforcement Officer/Local Plumbing Inspector/Health Officer. The successful candidate must be willing to meet all State of Maine requirements as CEO/LPI/Health Officer within one year. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviews all plans submitted with building permit applications and issues building permits in accordance with the established timetable and processes to ensure that all plans are in compliance with the appropriate municipal, state and federal ordinances and regulations. Inspects buildings and other structures for structural safety, fire safety, sanitation along with other standards and requirements according to established inspection procedures to ensure the safety of the buildings. Initiates and enforces rules and regulations and initiates legal action in relation to the enforcement of the municipal codes and ordinances. Enforces the State Shoreland Zoning laws in accordance with the procedures contained therein. Keeps a complete record of all essential transactions of the office, including but not limited to, applications submitted, permits granted or denied, variances granted or denied, revocations actions, revocations of permits, appeals, court actions, violations investigated, violations found, and fees collected. Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of all pertinent records and files. Analyzes municipal codes and zoning ordinances and makes suggestions to the Planning Board to ensure that codes and ordinances are maintained in a current manner. Attends all meetings of the Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals and provides information concerning cases which are presented upon request of the Boards to assist in making decisions. Actively promotes business development according to the Newport Comprehensive Plan and the goals of the Planning Department and Town Government. Investigates complaints of alleged violations of local land use laws and negotiates compliance agreement and attends court hearings as necessary.

Please forward a cover letter and resume to:

Town of Newport

Attn: James Ricker

23 Water St.

Newport, ME 04953

jricker@newportme.org

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been found. The Town of Newport is an equal opportunity employer.