Assistant Zoning Compliance Agent

Overview

Assistant Zoning Compliance Agent – Town of Falmouth. The Town of Falmouth is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional to join the Building Division of the Community Development Department as a full-time Assistant Zoning Compliance Agent. This position plays a key role in protecting the community’s safety, accessibility, and quality of life by ensuring compliance with local zoning bylaws, wetlands ordinances, historic regulations, and other applicable requirements.

This is a full-time, benefited position working at the Falmouth Town Hall and in the field, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend work required on an overtime basis.

Under the general direction of the Building Commissioner, the Assistant Zoning Compliance Agent enforces zoning bylaws and related regulations, conducts inspections, and educates community members regarding those regulations.

• Enforce zoning bylaws and related regulations under the direction of the Building Commissioner.
• Conduct inspections in the field and in Town facilities as needed.
• Educate community members regarding zoning regulations and compliance expectations.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in a regulatory or enforcement field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• An associate degree in planning or a related field and/or experience as a zoning or regulatory board member is preferred.
• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required.
• Working knowledge of building permit applications, Zoning Board of Appeals applications, Planning Board decisions and historic review processes is preferred.
• The Town will provide on-the-job training related to the Town’s zoning bylaws.

• Thoughtful and meticulous professional capable of interpreting technical bylaws and regulations.
• Ability to assess compliance independently in the field and apply enforcement consistently and impartially.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented municipal environment.

• Expected Starting Range:
  Step 1 ($30.40/hour) – Step 7 ($38.47/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays per year; vacation/sick/personal paid time off; professional development opportunities;
  Town contribution of up to 75% of the cost of health insurance; dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans; enrollment in the Town’s defined benefit pension plan; and voluntary pre-tax and Roth 457(b) plans.

Please apply directly through the Town of Falmouth website at:

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