Employment

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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BUILDING INSPECTOR

The Town of Newport is seeking qualified professional applicants to fulfill level-II class inspections of residential and commercial construction and reconstruction to enforce State codes for buildings. Additionally, the enforcement of town ordinances such as lot setbacks, sidewalks, sign regulations, nuisance ordinances, and flood prevention are serviced by this position. Work includes conducting plan review and advising on code issues, making scheduled field inspections to enforce building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes; issuing correction notices, notes of violations and stop-work orders; and issuing certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancy. Work also includes responding to complaints and observing potential code compliance issues in areas such as dilapidated and abandoned structures, nuisance violations, lot setbacks, and other zoning issues, sign violations, and flood prevention issues.

A full position description further defining this opportunity can be viewed here

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to manager@townofnewport.com c/o Bryan R. Chadwick, Town Manager.

The position is open until filled with a salary range of $48,443– $70,186 for qualified candidates. The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Newport is an Equal Opportunity Employer