Zoning and Land Use Inspector

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

23h•$21 - $30

About The Position

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 Zoning and Land Use Inspector enforces County zoning ordinances and land use regulations by reviewing development plans, conducting field investigations, and performing land use surveys. This position responds to public complaints, identifies zoning violations, and supports legal enforcement actions to ensure compliance with applicable codes. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Four (4) years of work experience in planning, business administration, zoning, land use inspections, surveying, real estate appraisal, real estate, or related field.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Investigates zoning and land use violations based on public complaints and field observations. Issues notices of violation, correction orders, or stop-work notices as needed.
Conducts special surveys and prepares written or verbal reports, including comparative data and findings.
Assists the public in completing zoning-related applications and coordinates with other County departments as necessary to process them.
Maintains accurate and complete records of inspections, case activity, and correspondence.
Performs field inspections and documents findings; tracks and organizes fieldwork assignments.
Researches property ownership records and contacts property owners to initiate corrective actions on problem properties.
Prepares materials for court proceedings and testifies as a witness when required. Writes case briefs for the Legal Department in cases referred to District Court.
Handles sensitive or confidential records, plans, or decisions in accordance with applicable laws and policies.