Code Enforcement Supervisor; Planning - Code Enforcement

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. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

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.

• 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

• 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