The Town of Deerfield is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Building Inspector/Code Enforcement/ Deputy Health Officer to join our team. This part time position (32 hours per week) involves overseeing construction, site development, and health-related inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes and regulations. Reporting to the Town Administrator, the role requires a combination of technical expertise, effective communication, and adherence to safety protocols while maintaining a customer focused, friendly demeanor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviews permit applications, building plans, septic plans, and site plans for compliance with building, zoning, and health codes.
- Issues permits for construction, alteration, demolition, and licenses related to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and signage work.
- Conducts on-site inspections during various construction phases to verify adherence to approved plans and safety standards, documents findings and maintains records of building inspection activity and completes related reports.
- Investigate code compliance complaints; resolve or refers complaints to appropriate staff
- Enforces zoning and building codes; stop work orders and initiate legal actions when violations occur.
- Provides guidance and assistance to property owners, contractors, architects, engineers, and the public regarding code requirements.
- Assist in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records of the same.
- Perform duties and responsibilities with a professional, friendly, customer focused demeanor; work cooperatively with other Town departments and personnel to assure effective and efficient town wide operations.
Maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 years of experience in general construction, architecture, engineering, or building inspection
- Building trades degree preferred
- Certification in ICC residential and/or commercial building inspection or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Maintain valid vehicle operator license.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and cover letter to Karen Clement, Town Administrator at bos@townofdeerfieldnh.com.