Code Compliance Inspector (Planning - Code Enforcement)

Perform field investigations of City land-use to assess code compliance, business registration/license, and property maintenance ordinances; perform field inspections of occupied and vacant properties for possible code violations; issue notifications for all code violations; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

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.

SSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to thefunctions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of thejob with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Conduct detailed field investigations to assess compliance with City ordinances; to include land use, business registrations/licenses, and property maintenance, for both occupied and vacant properties.
2. Review, analyze, interpret structural plans, site plans, and documentation to assess code compliance and identify critical elements for field investigations; review, analyze and interpret data associated with business applications and registrations.
3. Investigate requests regarding potential code violations, advising property and business owners on methods to achieve compliance with City codes, and providing clear explanations of applicable standards.
4. Prepare and present detailed reports on cases, including history, facts, photos, and other relevant information; represent the City in court proceedings for non-compliance cases.
5. Perform plans, property, and associated research to determine legal property descriptions, ownership details, and relevant ordinances.
6. Issue notifications to property owners or contractors regarding deficiencies, provide final notices of non-compliance, set time limitations, and issue follow-up correspondence.
7. Maintain awareness of new inspection codes and regulations within assigned area of inspection responsibility.
8. Prepare and present code compliance guidelines, standards, laws, and regulations to the public; advise property and business owners on the methods necessary to bring properties into compliance.
9. Serve as liaison between various City Departments, the business community, property owners and the public.
10. Maintain, documentation, databases, and records related to citations and violations ensuring compliance; prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
11. May appear and/or testify in court proceedings or hearings related to violations of City code compliance.
12. Support Albuquerque Code Enforcement on various code compliance initiatives and issues; to include compliance of the Albuquerque Weed & Anti-Litter Ordinance, the Business Registration/License Ordinance, Clear Sight Triangle standards, and other applicable rules and regulations.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of code compliance, inspection codes, building codes and ordinances.
2. Attend meetings, seminars, and training programs.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

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

Two (2) years of experience in any combination of the following areas:

• Property or code enforcement
• Building construction
• Construction management
• Zoning enforcement to include inspections involving investigations, interpreting code, and ordinance violations
• Housing inspection, management, and maintenance

Experience in government preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by the date of hire. 
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from the date of hire.Environmental:
Office and construction site environment; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens, heat, cold, inclement weather conditions; exposure to potentially hostile environments.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for kneeling, stooping, crawling, walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicles. May require the use of personal protective equipment, such as hard hats, high-visibility clothing, masks, or respirators, depending on the inspection site conditions.