Building Commissioner

• Oversees Building Department staff and operations
• Performs Building Inspections, zoning enforcements and applicable investigations
• Inspects buildings, alterations to buildings under construction and upon completion to monitor compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code, local zoning ordinance, and other pertinent state and local regulations
• inspects safety conditions of existing buildings
• Serves as the Zoning Enforcement Officer
• enforces Building codes, investigates complaints to ensure compliance with bylaws and building codes
• Responds to emergencies concerning buildings and natural disasters
• on call 24/7
• Enforces occupant loads in commercial buildings
• Conducts annual inspections for commercial businesses
• Assists with inquiries from general public, town departments, fire and police departments
• Reviews plans for building construction or alteration for compliance with state codes, access regulations, local zoning ordinances and other applicable regulations
• Reviews all building, electric, plumbing and gas and other relevant permit applications, special permits, and proposed use for compliance with all local and state regulations
• Reviews project plans for conformance to 780 CMR and zoning codes
• Conducts Life Safety for all residential and commercial buildings
• Responds to inquiries from property owners, banks, real estate firms, and the public to explain and interpret regulations and ordinance provisions
• Maintains posted office hours adequate to serve the needs of the public
• Performs administrative functions
• issues building permits
• coordinates inspections and appointments
• responds to telephone and written requests for information
• Maintains a daily log of inspections, applications issued, permits granted, approvals, and fees collected
• Collects signs not allowed or permitted on town property
• Prepares annual departmental budget request, monitors spending
• Performs other related job duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree in building construction, design, or related field
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
• Mass State Building Commissioner Certification (Required)
• MA Construction Supervisors License (unrestricted) (Required)

Municipal experience preferred