Job Details

City of Portland - Rental Registration Inspector

Position Number: 6394713
Location: Portland, ME
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

City of Portland - Rental Registration Inspector

Permitting & Inspections Department

Job Summary:

The City of Portland is seeking a self-motivated, organized and skilled individual to enforce all aspects of the City's Long Term and Short Term Rental requirements and Rent Control Ordinances.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reviews Long-Term and Short-Term rental housing registrations for compliance with all City and State codes
Communicates with Landlords and tenants to assist with navigation of Rent Control
Responds to general inquiries from the public and handles complaints regarding Rent Control, as well as Long-Term and Short-Term Registration violations
Prepares accurate inspections reports which summarize general facts, indicates violations of code, and describes proper corrective action
Holds informal hearings with the owner/manager to make them aware of the problem.
Maintains all appropriate plans, records, indexes and files. Testifies in court as an expert witness in some cases where voluntary compliance is not achieved

Required Skills & Experience:

Uses a computer and other office equipment to fulfill job responsibilities
Experience in administering government regulations is a must
A strong background in Housing Safety is required
Administrative experience and graduation from a four-year college or university or any equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
Must have a valid Maine class C driver's license and personal vehicle for use during site inspections

Applications accepted until August 1, 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.

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=334&sreq=10&form=5000&desc=RENTAL%20REGISTRATION%20INSPECTOR