Additional Information: Show/Hide The Town of Scarborough is seeking a full-time Zoning Administrator to join the Town’s Planning and Code Enforcement team. The Zoning Administrator is responsible for managerial, technical and administrative zoning, development review and code enforcement work performed under the general policy direction and guidance of the Planning Director. This position manages and oversees the operation of the Town’s zoning, building and construction inspection, and code enforcement duties and personnel and exercises independent judgment and initiative in accomplishing the department’s goals and objectives.
More specifically, the duties of the Zoning Administrator include being the team leader of the code enforcement staff and serving as the first and primary point of contact for property owners, contractors, developers and the general public on zoning and land use ordinances and inquiries, building and construction applications and permitting, development review processes, and other applicable federal and state land use regulations. In addition to being one of the key customer service representatives for the Planning and Code Enforcement Office, the Zoning Administrator will also provide staff support, presentations, and guidance to the Town’s Board of Appeals and other town boards and committees that play a role in development, land use, and environmental regulations.
This position requires considerable knowledge and experience working with municipal, state and federal land use regulations, including zoning, shoreland zoning, subdivision and site plan regulations, and related laws and ordinances as well as knowledge and experience with building codes, including the international building and energy conservation codes, electrical and plumbing codes and requirements and the like. In addition, this position warrants strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, in order to articulate local, state, and federal regulations to customers in a clear and concise manner as well as provide quality customer service and effective problem solving skills. Written and oral communication to town boards, committees and development and building plan reviews are also a primary job duty, so the ability to read, review and analyze building and development plans are fundamental. A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, planning, urban development, geography, architecture, engineering or a related field is desired as well as State of Maine certifications in building, zoning, shoreland zoning, or the ability to acquire these certifications. A valid Maine motor vehicle operator’s license is also necessary and experience with GIS (geographic information systems) mapping is desirable. Any equivalent combination of experience, education, knowledge, skills and training may also be considered.
The Town of Scarborough offers a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Applications will be accepted through October 26, 2025. For additional information call 207.730.4025 or email [email protected].
-Equal Opportunity Employer-
Scarborough is a diverse community with a commitment to the quality of life and the environment. Scarborough offers lovely sandy beaches and the rocky coastline made famous by a local artist, Winslow Homer. The largest saltwater marsh in Maine is located within our boundaries along with Rachel Carson Wildlife lands. We also have a balance with our commercial businesses. The newest area for businesses to locate in Scarborough is along the Haigis Parkway, located right at Exit 42 off the Maine Turnpike. We are a suburban community that offers open spaces, parks and recreational areas for our residents and visitors.
Scarborough is conveniently located in Cumberland County in southern Maine, approximately 7 miles south of the City of Portland. It is just a short drive to Portland and the Maine Mall with easy access to the Maine Turnpike, Portland Jetport and now passenger rail service to Boston and points south. The Scarborough Town Hall is located at 259 U.S. Route 1, just south of the junction of Rt. 1 and Black Point Road/Gorham Road.
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