Code Enforcement Officer
Are you a self-motivated professional with a background in construction, building inspection, plans review, or a related field? Are you looking for a new challenge? The City of Keene is now accepting applications for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department!
If you’re looking for variety in your day... the chance to join an organization where you will work side by side with interesting colleagues… an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and to make a positive contribution to local residents and the community… the City of Keene offers you this opportunity!
The person in this role will work with a variety of people in the community, including contractors, developers, engineers, architects and others, providing information and education on code issues, and assisting in resolving and understanding issues related to various building, electrical, plumbing and other codes and laws concerning building construction. He/she will review both plans for proposed construction projects and permit applications for buildings and signs to ensure compliance, issue permits, inspect buildings and structures to ensure adherence to code specifications, and enforce City sign code, housing code and site plan conformance. This person in this position will also perform general administrative support and office tasks, and other duties as needed.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ combined education and experience in construction, building inspection, plans review, or related field; the ability to write reports and other correspondence; strong interpersonal and verbal skills; and demonstrated experience presenting information effectively and responding to questions from individuals and groups of people. Good math and technical comprehension skills, as well as proficiency with drafting software, and a knowledge of, or ability to learn, various software related to permitting and inspections is also required. One relevant plans examination or inspectors certificate issued by the International Code Council is desirable at time of hire. Once hired, within two years he/she must become certified as a One and Two-family Dwelling Combination Inspector. Valid driver’s license is required. Pay range is $28.29 - $35.26 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurances.
Apply today: https://ci.keene.nh.us/jobs. Complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter with your submission. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, June 23, 2019.