Building/Zoning & Code Enforcement Official

The Town of Barrington, RI is hiring a full-time, non-union Building/Zoning & Code Enforcement Official. The position reports to the Director of Planning, Building & Resilience and offers an annual salary range of $99,000 to $107,000, commensurate with experience and licensure.

Core Duties:

• Enforces the RI State Building Code, RI Zoning Enabling Act, and local property/zoning ordinances including for code enforcement.
• Conducts development/application layouts, plan reviews, and permit issuances.
• Manages multidisciplinary field inspections and issues Certificates of Occupancy.
• Issues legally binding Zoning Certificates, handles dimensional modifications up to 25%, investigates local complaints, and provides municipal court testimony.
• Provides staff data and technical reports to various Town boards but especially to the Zoning Board of Review and Building Board of Review.
• Works collaboratively with other planning staff on matters directly and indirectly involving building, zoning, and other regulatory/enforcement matters.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum 1 year of registered employment as a certified Building Inspector 2 years in Rhode Island.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
• RI Certified Building Official (CBO) credential or an equivalent state qualification.
• Commitment to complete required hours of approved continuing education to maintain state licensure.

Position remains open until filled, but preference for interviews will be given to persons submitting a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and salary preference by Noon, Friday, September 18, 2026. Submissions can be emailed to Kathleen Taraian, HR Director at ktaraian@barrington.ri.gov or hand-delivered/mailed to: HR Dept., Barrington Town Hall, 283 County Rd., Barrington, RI, 02806. The Town of Barrington reserves the right to reject any and all applications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

About Town Of Barrington

The Town of Barrington, RI is a small but vibrant community with historic charm and a rich heritage. Located in Bristol County, Barrington has a total area of 15.4 square miles, of which 8.4 square miles is land and 7 square miles is water. It has a population of approximately 17,153 residents and are conveniently located 7 miles from Providence and 44 miles from Boston, MA. Barrington is best known for the stability of its management, active community participation on boards and commissions, strong municipal services, and renowned school system. Town of Barrington is a municipal government with a strong focus on customer service. We have approximately 200 employees not including the school system.