Code Enforcement/Animal Control

Municipal Regulation SpecialistUnder 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.Qualifications:High School diploma or valid GED issued by an accredited institution.Minimum of (two) 2-years of experience in municipal code enforcement preferredAbility to effectively communicate, written and verballyMinimum of (one) 1-year experience in inspections, investigations and land use administrationThorough 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 supervisionBilingual preferred but not requiredMust possess a valid NM driver's license and ability to be insured by the City's insuranceAbility to successfully complete a background check, pre-employment drug test and random drug testingMust obtain a NMLZO – Certified Zoning Official certification within 2 years of employmentMust obtain ICC Certification within 2 years of employmentMust obtain Animal Control certifications levels 1 – 3 within 2 years of employmentDuties and ResponsibilitiesFollow all personnel policies and procedures as set forth by the City of BelenPerform general routine administrative duties to include answering phones, filing, computer skillsDevelop and utilize statistical and informational reportsWork directly with public, conduct interviews and maintain records regarding housing educational facilities, zoning and other conditions which affect planning studiesEnforce local, state and federal codes for nuisance violationsIssue correction notices and citations and follow upPatrol and Inspect private and public properties within the cityPatrol the City for animals running at largePlace and retrieve animal traps as needed or requested by publicAnswer public calls for service regarding Animal Control issuesIssue permits and licenses for Animals and Livestock per City ordinanceRespond to and Investigate Animal cruelty complaintsMaintain positive working relationships with surrounding Animal Control agencies and Shelter personnelMaintain positive working relationships with Veterinary Facilities and staffAssist public with adoptions, surrenders, and missing animalsRespond 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 mattersConduct field investigations, gather evidence, questions or interrogation of witnesses and suspects and compares fact to code requirementsAbility to read and understand complicated plans and other technical recordsAssist in obtaining, enhancing, preparing or presenting exhibits or other dataMust be able to effectively handle conflict with tact and good judgementAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to effectively, and efficiently represent the City in the Court of LawWork with the Director of Risk and Safety to identify, document and address issues pertaining to the health and safety of staff and the publicOther duties as assignedPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, walk, sit, talk and listen. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate equipment as needed. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, stoop, bend or kneel.The Employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee works both inside and outside in all weather conditions and is exposed to cold, hot, wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level is frequently mild to moderate, however, can be extreme at times.Disclaimer: The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities.