JOB POSTING – 11/18/2025
Building Commissioner
Expected Hiring Range: $94,099.20-$114,649.60 annually
(Salary Grade Step Range Up to $131,622.40)
Position Details
- Public Services Department
- Reports to the Assistant Town Manager
- Full-time, Non-Union, Exempt, 40 hours per week, Benefits Eligible
General Summary
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work involved in the enforcement of State Building Code, Reading Zoning Bylaws, and other related codes and standards, through building inspections and other means. Ongoing projects include the construction of municipal buildings (elementary school and recreational center), mixed-use developments, and consistent residential/commercial permitting.
Work Hours
This is a full time position with typical 40 hours per week, varied hours Monday through Thursday with required availability for after normal hours of operation. Emergency on-call 24 hours a day required, with weekend availability if necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
- Must be certified by the BBRS as a Local Building Inspector, certification as a Building Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of 780 CMR R7, the Rules and Regulations for the Certification of Inspectors of Buildings, Building Commissioners and Local Inspectors.
- Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in general construction and related fields; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year for year basis.
How to Apply
- Email resume and Town of Reading employment application to jobs@ci.reading.ma.us
- Mail to: Town of Reading 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 Att: Human Resources
- Drop paper applications in the Town of Reading parking lot mailbox in an envelope marked “For Human Resources”
Deadline – Open until filled
For any reasonable accommodation requests during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources office at 781-942-9033.