Code Enforcement Specialist (Planning-Housing Code Enforcement)

Salary : $49,795.20 - $54,891.20 AnnuallyLocation : Albuquerque, NMJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2500519Department: PlanningDivision: PL-Housing Code EnforceOpening Date: 10/18/2024Closing Date: 11/1/2024 11:59 PM MountainBargaining Unit: MPPosition Summary Perform residential and commercial property inspections, vacant lot surveys, and weed and litter inspections, to ensure compliance of the City's zoning codes, ordinances, regulations, and land-use requirements; conduct field investigations to identify corrective action steps required to achieve zoning compliance; communicate with property owners, developers and/or contractors; issue notifications regarding code violations, and provide methods to achieve compliance; may attend court related matters, and work independently with a variety of professionals within the construction industry, to enforce code requirements and resolve non-compliance issues; review, analyze and interpret construction and site plans, business applications and registrations; draft recommendations for condemnation of unsafe or hazardous dwellings; and perform a variety of administrative tasks to support 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 RequirementsEducation 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; andFive (5) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:property or code enforcementbuilding constructionconstruction managementzoning enforcement to include inspections involving investigating and interpreting code and ordinance violationshousing inspection, management and maintenanceOne (1) year experience in Government preferred.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.Possess and maintain an appropriate valid housing code certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC), or possess and maintain certification acceptable to the State of New Mexico as a Building Inspector within ninety (90) days from date of hire as a Code Enforcement Specialist. Preferred Knowledge Principles and practices of planningOperations, services and activities of the Comprehensive City Zoning Codes, Building Codes, Ordinances and Land-Use Requirements.Applicable building and code enforcement regulations, including mechanical, electrical or sanitary codesUniform Owner-Residential Relations Act, NMSA 47-8General methods and techniques of field inspection and investigative work, report writing and documentation of code violationsAdvanced mathematical principles and practices used to calculate distance, geometric areas and heightPrinciples and procedures of record keeping, report preparation, and business letter writingModern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.), smartphones and similar communication devicesUse and application of basic engineering and architectural scales and related measuring and drafting tools Preferred Skills & Abilities Conduct field inspections and investigations, and enforce zoning codes, building codes and ordinances; recommend corrective action necessary to resolve noted violationsPerform residential and commercial property inspections, to include vacant lot surveys, weed and litter inspections.Accurately read and interpret blueprints; examine residential and commercial plans to determine applicable compliance with zoning standardsReview, analyze and interpret construction and site plans, business applications and registrations.Recommend that substandard dwellings be condemned because the structure cannot be repairedIssue written notifications regarding code violations, and provide methods to achieve compliance. Work independently in the absence of supervisionWork flexible hours including evenings and weekends to attend meetings and conduct inspectionsMaintain accurate logs and records regarding inspections, code violations, enforcement actions and compliance effortsRespond to requests and inquiries from the general publicCommunicate clearly and concisely with a variety of professionals within the construction industry, to enforce code requirements and resolve non-compliance issues.Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workCity of Albuquerque Employee BenefitsThe City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.01 Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)? Yes No 02 Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts). No High School Diploma High School Diploma or GED Non/degree accredited Associates Bachelors Masters Juris Doctorate Doctorate 03 Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years. No experience 1 to less than 6 months 6 to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years to less than 11 years 11 years to less than 12 years 12 years to less than 13 years 13 or more years 04 Do you possess one (1) year experience in government? Yes No Required Question