Code Enforcement Officer - Full Time

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The pay range for this position is $70,000 to $81,000 (with overtime) plus 80% employer paid health insurance and retirement options.

Job Title: Code Enforcement Officer Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Code Other:

Reports To: Town Manager Supervisory: Deputy Code Enforcement Position Type: Full-time Officer(s)

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for inspection work related to the provision of code enforcement and inspection services in the town, including building, zoning, codes, and the enforcement and interpretation of local zoning, and other applicable regulations. The Code Enforcement Officer serves as the Building Inspector and the 911 Addressing Officer for the Town. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties

• Interprets all codes, such as building, zoning, and plumbing, etc. relevant to the Rangeley Town Code for builders, lawyers, homeowners, realtors, bankers, and others.
• Enforces the provision of the state building code, the town’s zoning ordinances and all other relevant state codes.
• Assumes responsibility for the issuance of all permit applications for buildings and other land use activities in compliance with appropriate Municipal, State or Federal requirements and collects fees as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for calculating, assessing, and collecting of fees authorized by the Town, to include tracking and notifying other departments of new Sewer connections.
• Establishes guidelines and is responsible for review and verification of all applications for subdivision and shoreland zoning permits.
• Drafts ordinances or works in collaboration with others to draft ordinances as directed by the Town Manager.
• Presents approved ordinances and revisions to the Selectmen and Town Meeting for approval.
• Reviews plans for building construction or alteration to determine compliance with state codes, local zoning bylaws, and other applicable regulations.
• Inspects sites, buildings, and premises to determine validity of complaints; to determine violations of ordinances or regulations; and to gain evidence and information to write violation notices or take other necessary action to gain compliance with ordinances and regulations
• Makes field checks on new construction and renovations and secures varied data for the Tax Assessor for records purposes.
• Inspects new buildings and alterations to buildings for new construction, change of use and additions and upon completion for conformity with structural requirements, approved plans and zoning restrictions.
• Issues certificates of occupancy for new construction.
• Enforces all of the provisions of the building permit codes, and acts on all questions relative to the mode or manner of construction and the materials to be used
• Represents the Town on various committees as directed by the Town Manager.
• Assists and provides technical assistance to various Town Committees and Boards, including the Comprehensive Plan Review and Implementation Committee.
• Maintains a complete record of all essential transactions of the office including, but not limited to, applications submitted, permits granted and denied, variances granted and denied, revocation actions, appeals, court actions, violations investigated, violations found and fees collected.
• Testifies in court concerning appeals and enforcement code compliance cases as appropriate
• Works cooperatively with other Town departments and personnel to assure effective and efficient town wide operations
• Meets with engineers, architects, town staff, and others to review construction, and other plans
• Provides advice on the application of the town’s zoning ordinance, and other relevant inspection codes
• Responds to inquiries or complaints regarding zoning issues, ordinances, rights, policies, and related topics; provides information and assistance as needed to solve…