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Local Building Inspector

Town of Dracut
Dracut, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2025
  • Position Summary:**\

The position of Local Building Inspector is responsible Assists the

Inspector of Buildings in the enforcement of the Town of Dracut Zoning

Bylaws, the Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR, the Architectural

Access Board Regulations 521 CMR and other state and local laws as

Required

  • Duties and Responsibilities:**\
  • Reviews plans and specifications, approves, issues and/or denies

building permits.\

  • Conducts field inspections to determine compliance with Town and State

regulations and by-laws.\

  • Conducts field inspections of schools, commercial buildings and others

as required by State law.\

  • Handles and assists with counter inquiries, complaints, applications,

etc.\

  • Responds to, and investigates complaints, which may include

appearances before Town Boards or in a court of law.\

  • Keeps accurate public records and reports.\
  • Works in cooperation with other Town Departments and State officials.\
  • All other duties as required.
  • Minimum Qualifications:***\
  • Education & Experience:*\
  • In accordance with M.G.L. c.143, Sec. 3, each local inspector shall

have at least five years of experience in supervision of building

construction or design or, in the alternative, a two year associate\'s

degree in a field related to building construction or design or any

combination of education and experience which would confer equivalent

knowledge and ability as determined by the BBRS, in accordance with the

provisions of 780 CMR R7, the rules and regulations for the

certification of Inspectors of Buildings, Building Commissioners and

Local Inspectors. Applicants certified as Local Inspector are preferred,

but individuals not certified may be conditionally appointed (see 780

CMR 110 R7.1.7.4 and 110 R7.2).\

  • Applicants must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Access and

Excel. The Department uses Viewpoint software for which training will be

provided\

  • Applicants must hold a valid Class D driver\'s license and must have a

suitable vehicle for transportation to and from inspections and other

duties. (Mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate.)\

  • Applicant must be able to read and interpret plans and

specifications.\

  • Applicants must be able to work with the public, enforcing and

interpreting regulations and ordinances in a firm, tactful and impartial

manner.

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