Inspector of Buildings​/Zoning Enforcement Officer

The town of Weston (pop. 11,500) is seeking applications for the position of Inspector of Buildings /Zoning Enforcement Officer. This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Building Division of the Land Use Department, including personnel, budget, permitting, inspection programs and code enforcement; all other related work, as required. The position reports to the Town Planner/Land Use Coordinator and is responsible for the inspection of all construction as well as the enforcement and interpretation of the Massachusetts Building and Electrical Codes, local zoning bylaws and regulations, and other applicable codes relating to building construction and design.

Minimum qualifications:

State Certification as an Inspector of Buildings or Building Commissioner is required. Must possess or be able to obtain a state Construction Supervisor license within two years of appointment. Seven to ten years experience as a construction supervisor.

Hiring range is $110,522 – $132,626 depending upon qualifications. FY27 max salary/pay grade range $154,731.

The Town of Weston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, genetics, sexual orientation, active military status or disability.

Establishes operating goals, objectives and procedures for the Building and zoning division. Assesses performance in relation to planned achievements; makes corrective actions, or conducts research and provides recommendations to the Land Use Coordinator on how to improve efficiency and services offered by the division.

Develops, manages, and monitors the annual operating budget for the building/zoning division of the Land Use Department.

Serves as the Inspector of Buildings, Zoning Enforcement Officer and Sealer of Weights and Measures. Responsible for the inspection of all construction as well as the enforcement and interpretation of the Massachusetts Building and Electrical codes, local zoning bylaws and regulations and other applicable codes relating to building construction, design and zoning.

Works with the Town Planner/Land Use Coordinator to identify opportunities for improvement of the development process in order to improve coordination between Land Use Department.

Assigns projects, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures, meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Coordinates workflow of division staff.

Coordinates with the Town Planner, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, and Historical Commission in administering pertinent regulations.

Assists the public in interpreting the State Building Code, Town zoning bylaws and other pertinent rules and regulations.

Answers questions and explains policies, practices and requirements to homeowners, contractors and others; supervises and oversees the work of building/trades inspectors, zoning and permitting personnel.

Conducts inspections; performs follow-up activities, such as sending correspondence regarding violations and making court appearances; consults with Town Counsel relative to legal issues when authorized.

Examines and approves plans and specifications; inspects work for which a permit has been issued, including the determination of acceptability of proposed methods and materials to be used; reviews all construction methods and techniques, safety procedures and building material test results; reviews all construction as it progresses to verify code compliance; issues required permits.

Oversees the annual inspections of all public buildings and places of…