Code Enforcement/Animal Control

City of Belen•Belen, NM

23h•$39,395 - $44,012•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Director of Community Preservation. This position is responsible for the day-to-day tasks of city regulation and ordinance enforcement. This position is responsible for ensuring that city regulations and ordinance, set forth by local, state and federal law are enforced with regard to public health, safety and sanitation requirements. Normal hours of work are 8:00am to 5:00pm Thursday through Monday or Friday through Tuesday, with occasional schedule adjustments for emergency inspections or other code enforcement and vector control matters.

Requirements

High School diploma or valid GED issued by an accredited institution.
Minimum of (one) 1-year experience in inspections, investigations and land use administration
Thorough knowledge of clerical administrative duties and knowledge of office equipment to include computer applications (MS Office).
Ability to perform work functions with little or limited supervision
Must possess a valid NM driver’s license and ability to be insured by the City’s insurance
Ability to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug test and random drug testing

Nice To Haves

Minimum of (two) 2-years of experience in municipal code enforcement preferred
Ability to effectively communicate, written and verbally
Bilingual preferred but not required
Must obtain a NMLZO – Certified Zoning Official certification within 2 years of employment
Must obtain ICC Certification within 2 years of employment
Must obtain Animal Control certifications levels 1 – 3 within 2 years of employment

Responsibilities

Follow all personnel policies and procedures as set forth by the City of Belen
Perform general routine administrative duties to include answering phones, filing, computer skills
Develop and utilize statistical and informational reports
Work directly with public, conduct interviews and maintain records regarding housing educational facilities, zoning and other conditions which affect planning studies
Enforce local, state and federal codes for nuisance violations
Issue correction notices and citations and follow up
Patrol and Inspect private and public properties within the city
Patrol the City for animals running at large
Place and retrieve animal traps as needed or requested by public
Answer public calls for service regarding Animal Control issues
Issue permits and licenses for Animals and Livestock per City ordinance
Respond to and Investigate Animal cruelty complaints
Maintain positive working relationships with surrounding Animal Control agencies and Shelter personnel
Maintain positive working relationships with Veterinary Facilities and staff
Assist public with adoptions, surrenders, and missing animals
Respond to and investigate complaints of possible code violations relating to building occupancy hazards, construction, land use, zoning, animals noise, illegal dumping, polluting, crows control and other code related matters
Conduct field investigations, gather evidence, questions or interrogation of witnesses and suspects and compares fact to code requirements
Ability to read and understand complicated plans and other technical records
Assist in obtaining, enhancing, preparing or presenting exhibits or other data
Must be able to effectively handle conflict with tact and good judgement
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to effectively, and efficiently represent the City in the Court of Law
Work with the Director of Risk and Safety to identify, document and address issues pertaining to the health and safety of staff and the public
Other duties as assigned