Job Summary: The Building Inspector/Zoning Agent 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 Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with MGL Chapter 40A. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. Supervision Required: Under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator, working from municipal policies and state laws; individual establishes short and long-range plans and objectives, Department performance standards and assumes direct accountability for department results. Consults with the Town Administrator where clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required. The employee/official exercises control in the development of departmental policies, goals, objectives and budgets. The employee/official is also expected to resolve all conflicts, which arise and coordinate with others as necessary. Supervisory Responsibility: The employee is accountable for the direction and success of programs accomplished through others. Analyzes program objectives, determines work operations, estimates and allocates the financial and staff resources required. Prepares and administers an operating budget. Assists or oversees the personnel function of the department including recommending hiring, developing and implementing employee training, and the disciplining of employees Employee provides direct supervision over one (1) full-time and one (1) seasonal time employee. Work operations may be subject to substantial cyclic or seasonal fluctuations, or substantial changes in work procedures, volume, or products, which are (or can be) reasonably anticipated and planned for in advance. Substantial numbers of employees are dispersed to many widely separated locations on a continuing basis. Confidentiality: Employee has access to confidential information in accordance with the State Public Records law including official personnel files, law suits and department records. Judgment: The work is performed based on or municipal policies, general principles, state legislation, or directives that pertain to a specific department or functional area. Extensive judgment and ingenuity are required to develop new or adapt existing methods and approaches to accomplish objectives and/or to deal with new or unusual requirements within the limits of established guidelines, practices, or policies. The employee is recognized as the department or functional area?s authority in interpreting the guidelines, in determining how they should be applied, and in developing standard operating policies. Complexity: The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assign The Town of Somerset is seeking applications for a Building Inspector / Zoning Agent to enforce the state building code and local zoning by-laws. Experience in supervision of building construction. Must possess and maintain a Construction Supervisor?s License, state certification as a Building Inspector in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 143 and 780 CMR 110.R7 and a valid class D motor vehicle operator?s license with a clean driving record. Experience in zoning enforcement highly desirable. Full job description and application available at https://www.townofsomerset.org/DocumentCenter/View/101/Employment-Application-PDF Questions and applications should be submitted to the office of the Town Administrator at nfournier@town.somerset.ma.us . Position is open until filled. The Town of Somerset is an affirmative action equal oppor unity employer