Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

Under direct supervision of the Community Development Director, this position enforces Village ordinances and various municipal codes pertaining to planning and zoning, life safety, and quality of life within the Village of Ruidoso to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. This position will work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays. The Code Enforcement Officer reports directly to the Community Development Director. This position is non-exempt for FSLA purposes. The Code Enforcement Officer enforces Village ordinances pertaining to planning and zoning, life safety, and quality of life within the Village of Ruidoso to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. Will handle confrontational conversations and situations. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential job functions include:

• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services.
• Handles citizen complaints regarding violations of Village ordinances and municipal codes in a way that maintains effective public relations.
• Patrols areas of alleged violations and interviews available witnesses to determine if ordinances and/or municipal codes are being violated and take appropriate action.
• Discusses violations and abatement measures with involved parties.
• Exercises discretion in accordance with stated policies and procedures to determine appropriate enforcement actions, from verbal warnings to issuing citations and filing criminal complaints.
• Completes required reports and maintains records.
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicle.
• Explains Village ordinances, municipal codes, policies and procedures to the public. Educates the public on new ordinances and changes in existing ordinances.
• Works with other inspectors to locate, identify, and resolve any code violations to include assisting in the process to move identified properties into the abatement process.
• Works with the Community Development Director to keep the Village Council and leadership apprised of areas of concern and any progress.
• May appear and testify in court in cases related to planning and zoning and other violation cases.
• Enforces Village ordinances and a variety of municipal codes pertaining to planning and zoning including but not limited to: responding to complaints of and patrolling the Village regarding ordinance and municipal code violations, including zoning, building, weeds, signs, nuisances, illegal dumping, improper licensing, encroachment, and other violations. Responding to calls from other Village department for enforcement of codes such as watering during drought conditions.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity of cultural and community issues.
• Supports the general operations of the Community Development Department.
• Ensures computers are backed up once a month and adheres to Village of Ruidoso IT Policies.
• Adheres to all Village of Ruidoso's policies not limited to IT, Purchasing, and Personnel Manual.
• Ensures any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
• Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Human Resources Manager or Village Manager.
• Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed.
• The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High School Education or equivalent required. Code Enforcement or Animal Control experience preferred.
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency "Drug Free" Policy and must be able to pass regular criminal history checks.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.

Physical demands include:

• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is routinely required to walk, stand, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.
• Frequently push, pull, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work environment includes:

• Inclement weather conditions and/or situations.
• Driving for long periods of time.
• Noise levels could be moderate to loud in work environment.

Travel requirements include:

• Normal travel – ability to travel for activities such as meetings, classes, and workshops in and out of the service area. Must be able to travel by air as needed to attend training, conferences, and related activities. Overnight travel is required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of personal computer operations within a Windows Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in demonstrating awareness and sensitivity of cultural and community issues, public skills, and public speaking.
• Ability to learn the Village ordinances and municipal codes pertaining to, planning and zoning, life safety, the Uniform Building Code relating to setbacks and easements, and animal control, learn the Planning and Zoning's policies and procedures, balance a variety of duties, understand and carry out instruction and procedures with limited supervision, work independently and cooperatively, make fair and concise decisions, work in stressful environment and deal effectively with stress, perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.

Closing statements include:

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
• This job description is subject to change as the needs of the Village and Department change or the requirements of this position change.