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City of Portland - Certified Code Enforcement Officer Inspections

Position Number: 6332536
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

City of Portland - Certified Code Enforcement Officer Inspections

Permitting & Inspections Department

Job Summary:

Join a team that enhances the safety and quality of life of Portland's residents, visitors, and workers. The City of Portland seeks a full-time code enforcement officer or electrician to work both independently and as part of a team to enforce plumbing, electrical, life safety, and building codes (Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code - MUBEC), and other city ordinances.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Knowledge and experience in building code administration and enforcement.
Ability to read building plans.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public to resolve code violations.

Required Skills & Experience:

Must have excellent customer service skills to be able to work with a diverse base of property owners, architects, engineers, contractors and the general public.
Knowledge and experience in building code administration and enforcement, building trades and construction, general inspection work, and/or plan review.
Must have Maine Code Enforcement Certification, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, in legal issues, land use, internal plumbing, subsurface wastewater disposal, and building, energy, radon, and ventilation standards.
Must have a valid State of Maine Class C driver's license, a vehicle for daily work use, and must have and maintain a good driving record.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Familiarity with computer programs and laptop/field tablet equipment.
Journeyman or Master Electricians are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted until July 18, 2025.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, CEBA, Grade 18M-SP, Starting pay $1,312.88/week, commensurate with experience, plus an additional 6% stipend if certified as a Maine Master Electrician or Master Plumber.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
Thirteen paid holidays
Sick, vacation, and personal leave
Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
Use of City recreation facilities
Fitness Reimbursement
Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=192&sreq=2&form=5000&desc=CERTIFIED%20CODE%20ENFORCEMENT%20OFFICER%20INSPECTIONS