Position Summary
Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff members responsible for the enforcement of various land-use requirements, housing codes and related ordinances through plan review, property research, consultation, notification and court action; perform quality control audits; coordinate assigned activities and operations with other agencies, divisions, and the general public; conduct field investigations and surveys; issue appropriate notification regarding code violations and seek to resolve matters related to applicable code standards; perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility; provide administrative support and complex staff assistance to upper level management.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university;
and
Seven (7) years of experience in any combination of the following areas
- property or code enforcement
- building construction
- construction management
- zoning enforcement
- housing inspection; and
To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Possession or an appropriate valid housing code certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or possession of a certification issued by the State of New Mexico as a Building Inspector within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Operations, services and activities of a code enforcement program
- Principles and practices of planning
- Comprehensive City Zoning Code, Housing Code and related codes and ordinances
- Applicable building and housing regulations, including mechanical, electrical or sanitary codes
- Uniform Owner-Residential Relations Act, NMSA 47-8
- General methods and techniques of field inspection and investigative work, report writing and documentation of code violations
- Advanced mathematical principles and practices used to calculate distance, geometric areas and height
- Principles and procedures of record keeping, report preparation, and business letter writing
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.), smartphones and similar communication devices
- Use and application of basic engineering and architectural scales and related measuring and drafting tools
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Objectively interpret and consistently apply regulations in accordance with department policies, and pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
- Conduct field investigations and enforce zoning, housing and other related codes and ordinances; recommend corrective action necessary to resolve noted violations
- Accurately read and interpret blueprints; examine residential and commercial plans to determine applicable compliance with zoning standards
- Recommend that substandard dwellings be condemned
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends to attend meetings and conduct inspections
- Maintain accurate logs and records
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation