Director of Code Enforcement

The City of Bangor has a unique opportunity for the right candidate interested in making a difference! The City of Bangor is hiring a Director of Code Enforcement. The position is responsible for planning, organizing, performing, and managing the operations and activities of the Code Enforcement Division, including but not limited to, building inspections, permit issuance, and plan review. Serves as the City’s Chief Building Official. This position is responsible for ensuring all relevant and pertinent code, laws, ordinances, and decisions by the Planning Board are dutifully upheld. For more information on the duties and requirements of this position, please view the full job description here: Director of Code Enforcement Job Description

This position is a full-time (37.5 per week) with a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include:

• Several insurance options, including low deductible medical insurance, with up to 80% of health insurance paid for by the City
• Retirement plan with generous employer contribution
• Paid time off (3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick time in first year)
• 13 Paid holidays
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness for education loans
• Contributing in a significant way to your local community

This position’s full salary range is $36.43 to $48.99 per hour and is exempt.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances, and ability to interpret and apply relevant codes to particular situations.
• Knowledge of construction, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling system practices and procedures, and local laws pertaining to land use.
• Must hold or obtain within 12 months of appointment, and maintain, certifications as required, as follows (Failure to maintain or obtain certifications within 12 months of appointment will likely impact employment status.):

• Ability to maintain a respectful working relationship with employees they supervise, their supervisor, and others with whom they work. This includes providing clear instructions and delegation support, adhering to directives provided, and communicating status and progress to all involved.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Ensures maximum department efficiency through delegation and follow up.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction and site plans, diagrams, blueprints and specifications and conduct plan review.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally with property owners, developers, contractors, various boards and commissions, and members of general public under conditions of potential conflict.
• Ability to receive feedback from supervisor in a constructive manner for improved performance when necessary.
• Ability to successfully work cooperatively with other related areas such as Economic Development, Engineering, Fire Prevention, Assessing, Legal and Planning.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred or comparable experience, including experience supervising multiple staff in complex office environment.
• Proven proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and online applications is required for correspondence, scheduling, permitting software and project management.
• Ability to hold and maintain a Class A license
• This position must have the ability to use a wide variety of laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and professional knowledge to coordinate department operations and to ensure new and existing structures within local jurisdiction follow pertinent laws and regulations.
• Independent judgment is required in administering department operations, budgeting, employee supervision, conflict resolution, and interpretation of codes.
• The incumbent must maintain a successful, productive working relationship with the division personnel, supervisor, other City departments, various boards and commissions, property owners, developers, contractors, local, state and federal agencies, and members of general public for a variety of purposes, including administering the division, giving and receiving information, and explaining regulations and procedures of the department.

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!

About the City of Bangor

The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments within the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.

Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their workday. Nicked named the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, a full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.

Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.