Job Description

Position Summary

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Oversee the assigned activities and operations of the Code Enforcement Division of the Planning Department, including implementation and enforcement of the Zoning Code, Housing Code and related ordinances; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Division Manager, Planning Director, Mayor and City Council; coordinate assigned activities and operations with other agencies, divisions, and the general public.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

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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



Eight (8) years of professional experience in zoning, housing, planning or code enforcement;

and

To include

three (3) 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

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Operations, services and activities of a code enforcement program Principles and practices of program development and administration Comprehensive City Zoning Code, Housing Code and related codes and ordinances Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Modern and complex principles and practices of code enforcement techniques Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc.), smartphones and similar communication devices Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

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Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff Interpret, explain and enforce City code enforcement policies and procedures in accordance with department policies Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues and make appropriate adjustments Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments Accurately read and interpret blueprints; examine residential and commercial plans to determine applicable compliance with zoning standards Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting work processing applications Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations Communicate clearly and concisely Establish and maintain effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work * Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation