Building Commissioner, Town of Reading

Town of Reading
Reading
,
MA
Full-Time
Mar 26, 2025
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About The Job

Join our team as a Building Commissioner, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with the State Building Code, Reading Zoning Bylaws, and other essential regulations. This position involves a dynamic mix of on-site inspections and administrative duties, providing you with the opportunity to make a significant impact on community safety and development. If you are passionate about construction standards and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply!

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the Building Division, manage personnel, enforce building codes, conduct on-site inspections, review building permit applications, maintain records of permitting and inspection activity, investigate complaints and violations, resolve customer service issues, attend Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, review zoning determination requests, interact with various departments for code-related needs, supervise inspection staff, lead permitting software improvements, provide guidance on applicable codes, attend staff meetings, be on-call for emergencies, perform special projects as assigned

Benefits Included

Full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, flexible schedule Monday to Thursday, emergency on-call availability, competitive salary, professional development opportunities, supportive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, certification as a Local Building Inspector by BBRS, certification as a Building Commissioner per 780 CMR R7, four years of progressively responsible experience in general construction, proficiency in Microsoft Office and permitting technology, additional relevant experience beyond the minimum qualifications

Preferred Skills

Certification as a Local Building Inspector, State Contractor’s License, proficiency in Open Gov Permitting, strong communication skills, customer service orientation, problem-solving abilities, knowledge of State Building Code, Zoning Bylaws, and construction standards

Job Posting Expiration Date:
Apr 25, 2025

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Building Commissioner, Town of Reading

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