Certified Building Official

Job Posting Title

Certified Building Official

Planning & Development Services

415 SILVER AVE SW

$78,582.00 - $

September 24, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals;

career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Certified Building Official serves as Bernalillo County’s authority on building compliance. This position ensures adherence to County building and zoning ordinances, as well as building, electrical, and mechanical/plumbing codes. Responsibilities include supervising staff, overseeing inspections, managing permit processes, and enforcing compliance. Supervisory duties include hiring, training, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

• Serves as the County’s Certified Building Official.
• Supervises, schedules, and reviews the daily workload of building, electrical, mechanical/plumbing inspectors, and clerical staff.
• Provides and coordinates training for inspection and administrative staff.
• Assists contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners in meeting County permit and code requirements.
• Ensures all required inspections for residential and commercial construction are performed in compliance with applicable codes.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with County building, zoning, and related codes; provides written details for permit issuance.
• Issues stop-work notices, correction notices, and notices of violation as needed.
• Prepares reports and maintains accurate records of inspections, complaints, and legal proceedings; serves as an expert witness in court cases.
• Recommends changes to inspection procedures and department operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compiles department statistics and supports budget preparation and departmental reporting.
• Attends and presents department information at meetings, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Supervises and directs the Code Enforcement Coordinator on property maintenance matters.
• Analyzes, adopts, and coordinates updates to the County's Building Ordinance approximately every three years.
• Creates, manages, and organizes Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Joint Powers Agreements (JPAs) with municipalities and tribal governments.
• Oversees permitting, plans reviews, and inspections throughout Bernalillo County.
• Resolves complex code compliance issues among contractors, inspectors, architects, and engineers.
• Manages department inventory, including vehicles, tools, equipment, and office supplies.
• Assists Public Works Facilities with code analysis for County-owned and prospective buildings.
• Handles sensitive and confidential records, documents, and decisions with discretion.
• The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of work experience in budgeting, cost control, zoning ordinances, land use regulations, database operations or project management…