Code Enforcement Inspector Senior

**Position is budgeted at $29.38 hourly commensurate with related education and experience

Performs enforcement of the Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Code, other County ordinances and miscellaneous codes under the auspices of the Land Use Department. Reviews plats, blueprints, development permits, and documentation research for presentation before Magistrate/District courts.

• Works independently to act as an enforcement officer of the Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Code and other County Ordinances, and notifies alleged violators of violations.
• Reviews permit applications for compliance with the Sustainable Land Development Code; conducts investigations of sites and properties for zoning compliance; inspects new development sites for code compliance; collects evidence for case files; inspects roads, proposed remodeling and addition plans, terrain and flood plains for code compliance.
• Issues notices of violations; issues citations for violation of the Sustainable Land Development Code and other County ordinances; verifies third party complaints and checks conformance to the Sustainable Land Development Code, other County ordinances, and state statutes; reviews maps, plats, and blueprints for code compliance; enters and updates case files into computer system; prepares and types case reports; presents documentation via court process; maintains daily log of activities and assists with special projects for statistical purposes.
• Works with property owners and neighbors to resolve violations/complaints, which may include taking cases through a court process.
• Represents the County in court hearings.
• Trains new employees in reviews, field inspections and court processes.
• Provides excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests in person or in writing, and by demonstrating professional courtesy to internal and external customers.  Assists property owners in understanding ordinance requirements and provides clear and concise direction.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of the Sustainable Land Development Code and related ordinances; and of the principals and practices of County planning and pertinent research methods.  
• Skill in training assigned personnel.
• Ability to interpret ordinance enforcement codes, regulations and laws, and to recognize code violations.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plats, site plans, and blueprints; to use mapping tools.
• Ability to operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other private and public agencies, and the general public.

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field plus four (4) years of experience in public service as it relates to code enforcement.  Related experience and education may be substituted for each other at a rate of 30 semester hours equal to one (1) year of experience.
• Must obtain and maintain Zoning Official certification within six (6) months of hire.

Working Conditions: Work is performed generally in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens.  Work involves high risk or potentially dangerous situations, exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, hostile individuals, and work near hazardous/moving equipment or machinery.  Work requires the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required.  Occasional evening work and overnight travel are required.  

Conditions of Employment: Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.  Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid criminal background screening.  Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.  Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.