Position Summary

Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate assigned programs and activities within the Building Safety Division Plan Review Section; assist the management of other Division sections; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Chief Building Official.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

1. Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Building Safety Division including protecting the public through effective design review and enforcement of City building code ordinances.
2. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
3. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
4. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for construction plan review; meet with staff as needed to identify and resolve issues.
5. Supply engineers, architects, contractors and the public with code interpretations as needed; assist in writing the Uniform Administrative Code.
6. Review plans and specifications of building permit applications to ensure plans and specifications are in compliance with the applicable adopted code.
7. Interpret and enforce City building codes; recommend and implement new codes.
8. Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
9. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the division’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
10. Serve as the liaison for the Building Safety Division with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
11. Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
12. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Chief Building Official.
13. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to building inspection or plans examination programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
14. Schedule meetings with assigned plan reviewers to train on the adopted codes, discuss inconsistencies, new materials usage and code changes.
15. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of residential and commercial building inspection and plans examination.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
2. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. 

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering or a related field; and

Six (6) years of building inspection and/or plans review experience’ and

To include three (3) years direct supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  

Possession of a valid New Mexico’s Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of one or more of the following certifications: building plans examiner, plumbing/mechanical plans examiner, electrical plans examiner, building inspector, plumbing/mechanical inspector or electrical inspector, within six (6) months from date of hire.

NOTE: Plans examiner certifications must be issued by a nationally recognized construction certifying agency, e.g. ICC or IAPMO. Inspectors must be certified by both the State of New Mexico and by a nationally recognized certifying agency acceptable to the State of New Mexico. 

Working Conditions

Environmental:
Office and field environment; exposure to computer screens, heat, cold, dust, noise, moving objects/vehicles, inclement weather conditions.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; physical conditions necessary for operating motorized vehicles.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.