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The town of Falmouth is seeking a detail-oriented, highly motivated professional to join the Building Division of our Community Development Department as a full-time Assistant Zoning Compliance Agent. This position plays a key role in protecting the community’s safety, accessibility, and quality of life by ensuring compliance with local zoning bylaws, wetlands ordinances, historic regulations, and other applicable requirements. This is a full-time, benefited position that works at the Falmouth Town Hall and in the field 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend work required on an overtime basis.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of four years of increasingly responsible experience in a regulatory or enforcement field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. An associate degree in planning or a related field and/or experience as a zoning or regulatory board member is preferred.
The town will provide on-the-job training related to the town’s zoning bylaws. However, working knowledge of building permit applications, Zoning Board of Appeals applications, Planning Board decisions, and historic review processes is preferred. A valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required.
Expected Starting Range: Step 1 ($30.40/hour) – Step 7 ($38.47/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preference Date to Apply: Wednesday, Feb. 25. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications. Applicants are encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume with their application.
About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: The town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our personnel through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the Town’s pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.