Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer

The Building Commissioner is responsible for the planning, organizing and supervision of inspection work to enforce the provisions of the state building code and Chapter 22, Section 13A to ensure compliance with life safety, structural, light, ventilation and other pertinent local bylaws; oversees the issuance of required permits applicable to building construction; reviews plans for zoning compliance. Serves as enforcement officer for the Planning Board and ZBA. The position is a department head responsible for budgets, staffing, operational functions.

Special requirements:

• Valid Class D motor vehicle operator’s license
• Mass. construction supervisors license (unrestricted)
• Mass. state building commissioner license (or the ability to successfully obtain within the first 18 months of employment) – preference given to those already holding the license in good standing.

Education and experience: bachelor’s degree or an equivalent master craftsman’s level of building construction trade knowledge; a minimum of seven years of prior work experience preferably in the construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Full job description at kingstonma.gov. Please submit your resume and cover letter with salary expectations to personnel@kingstonma.gov, annual FY25, Grade 11 salary range is $83,073-$116,303. There are 10 steps within the salary range. Hiring step is determined based on relative experience and internal equity.

The town of Kingston is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and posting may close at any time.