Field Operations Officer

Position Summary

Ensure compliance with Consumer Health Protection Ordinances as they apply to Environmental Health regulations; perform a variety of enforcement functions according to Consumer Health Protection of responsibility within the department.

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Minimum Education , Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, natural or environmental science, law or engineering; and

Five (5) years experience in code enforcement, code compliance, environmental compliance and conducting inspections related to enforcing and investigating Federal, State, County and City Ordinances; and

To include two (2) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

When assigned to Consumer Health Protection Division:

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 of Certified Professional - Food Safety (CPFS) Credential or Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential preferred or ability to obtain within two (2) years from date of hire.

Possession of National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or Certified Pool & Spa Inspector (CPI) credential or ability to obtain within six months (6 mos.) from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

* Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations

* Federal Clean Air Act, State of New Mexico Air Quality Control Act, and Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations

* Approaches and techniques to determine air emissions from various equipment and activities

* Preparing technical reports and investigations

* Methods and techniques for defusing and making recommendations for future constituent's complaints

* Consumer Health Protection operations

* Planning, Plan Review and Zoning operations

* Methods for processing Environmental Health permits

* Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation

* Principles and practices of public speaking

* Advanced report writing skills

* Advanced English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Preferred Skills & Abilities

* Observe and identify specific problems related to planning, zoning, plan review cannabis regulations and Consumer Health Protection operations

* Explain, interpret and enforce applicable Environmental Health Department (EHD) City ordinances, requirements

* Oversee and coordinate environmental health programs in assigned areas

* Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff

* Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

* Recommend long range plans and goals for the department

* Conduct a variety of environmental health studies, collect, analyze, maintain and interpret data and draw conclusions

* Operate a computer and a variety of computer programs including data bases, spread sheets and statistical programs

* Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public

* Elicit cooperation from the public, and other interested parties

* Recommend changes to existing environmental health policies

* Ensure compliance with established rules and regulations

* Prepare and process permits

* Write air quality permits which are in compliance with applicable air quality laws and regulations

* Apply Clean Air Act regulations, Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board Regulations, policies, guidance and/or best professional judgment to determine appropriate, enforceable air quality permit conditions.

* Negotiate air quality permit requirements with permittee and interested parties

* Maintain accurate and current records and files

* Participate in public hearings regarding proposed permits

* Plan, organize and prioritize work activities to meet schedules and deadlines

* Understand and follow oral and written instructions

* Communicate clearly and concisely

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

* Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

* Work independently in the absence of supervision