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Employment Opportunities

Town of Cheshire

Alternate Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer 

The Town of Cheshire is accepting applications for the position of Alternate Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer. This position is a backup for the Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enforcement of State Codes (i.e., building, zoning, electrical, gas, plumbing etc.) relevant to the Building Department.  Enforces the Town’s Zoning Bylaws, enforces the regulations and requirements of special permits and variances issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Board, and the Board of Selectmen.  Must possess a Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License, State Certification as a Building Official (M.G.L. Ch. 143, §3) within 18 months of employment and must maintain this certification thereafter, Massachusetts Construction Supervisor’s License required. .  Ability to establish effective working relationships with department staff, property owners, designers, contractors, subcontractors and other code enforcement or regulatory agencies.

Send résumés with references to: Town Administrator, 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA  01225, or email to [email protected]    Résumés will be accepted until position is filled.    AA/EOE

Posted:  10/30/25

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have a few hours to offer to our community?   A list of volunteer opportunities is listed below.  Please submit a Volunteer Interest Form to the Town Administrator.  Appointments will be made by the Board of Selectmen to these positions.

  • Hoosac Valley Regional School Committee Representative
  • Keeper of the Pound
  • Fence Viewer (3 Positions)
  • Northern Berkshire Cable Representative
  • Woodlands Parternship of Northwestern MA
  • Historical Commission member and alternate
  • Finance Committee Member (2) 

Updated:  10/6/5