Lead Code Enforcement Officer

Overview

The Town of Gray seeks an experienced, knowledgeable, customer-focused Lead Code Enforcement Officer to help guide safe, orderly development in this growing Maine community. The officer leads the Town’s Code Enforcement Department, administering and enforcing municipal ordinances, land use regulations, and applicable state laws governing construction, development, and public health. The officer also serves as Town Health Officer and works with residents, contractors, developers, business owners, municipal boards, and state agencies to promote compliance and protect public health, safety, and welfare.

The officer oversees departmental permitting, inspections, enforcement, and recordkeeping and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Ordinance Advisory Committee, Staff Review Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the Town’s zoning, land use, building, plumbing, electrical, and related ordinances and enforce compliance.
• Evaluate permit applications and inspect construction, development, and other regulated activities.
• Investigate complaints and coordinate efforts to enforce codes and achieve compliance.
• Supervise departmental staff and fulfill the duties of Town Health Officer.
• Prepare ordinance amendments, policies, reports, and recommendations for municipal boards and committees.
• Act as staff liaison to the Ordinance Advisory Committee, Staff Review Committee, and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Keep accurate records of permitting, inspections, and enforcement, along with other public records.
• Work collaboratively with municipal departments, residents, contractors, developers, and state and local agencies.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and professional guidance on permitting and development procedures.

Qualifications

• Required certifications under 30-A M.R.S.A §§ 4201–4204 and § 4451
• Thorough knowledge of municipal code enforcement, land use regulations, building construction, and inspection practices.
• Experience interpreting state statutes, local ordinances, and technical regulations and applying them in practice.
• Strong skills in communication, customer service, problem-solving, and organization.
• Ability to use sound judgment, work independently, and balance competing priorities.
• Preferred experience includes municipal government, code enforcement, planning, construction, inspection, or a related field.
• Experience supervising staff or serving in a leadership role is preferred.
• Must hold a valid Maine driver’s license.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and Town employment application to the Town of Gray, Human Resources Department, 24 Main Street, Gray, ME 04039, or email them to [email protected].

Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

The Town of Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $76,500.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Maine driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person