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Sam Quintana will be featured in a social media campaign promoting the benefits of working for Maine cities and towns, which officials say are are struggling to fill vacancies.
Wayne, Readfield search for combined code enforcement officer
The previous code enforcement officer was recruited by a larger community, and candidates are sometimes drawn to positions in the construction industry, which has been healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials.
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Wayne and Readfield officials are looking to find a joint code enforcement and plumbing inspector, a position that has been difficult to fill and retain.
The towns’ struggle to keep someone in the position is reflective of a statewide issue, according to Eric Conrad, spokesman for the Maine Municipal Association.
Conrad said MMA started its Hometown Careers initiative in 2018 to attract candidates to municipal work and curb a trend of retiring municipal workers and a shrinking pipeline that pushes people into crucial positions.