Code Enforcement/Animal Control

City Of Belen, New Mexico; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Belen, New Mexico seeks a Municipal Regulation Specialist to perform code enforcement and animal control duties. The role ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws related to health, safety and sanitation in a city setting.

Responsibilities include field inspections, investigations, issuing notices and coordinating with public agencies. A high school diploma, NM driver’s license and certifications must be obtained within two years.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or valid GED issued by an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in municipal code enforcement preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate, written and verbally.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in inspections, investigations and land use administration.
• Thorough knowledge of clerical administrative duties and MS Office.
• Ability to perform work functions with little or no supervision.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Must possess a valid NM driver’s license and be insurable by City’s insurance.
• Must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug testing.
• Must obtain NMLZO – Certified Zoning Official 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 including answering phones, filing, and basic computer tasks.
• Develop and utilize statistical and informational reports.
• Work with the public, conduct interviews and maintain records on housing, zoning and planning related matters.
• 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 and manage traps as needed.
• 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 relationships with nearby Animal Control agencies and Shelter staff.
• Maintain relationships with Veterinary facilities.
• Assist with adoptions, surrenders, and missing animals.
• Investigate complaints of code violations related to buildings, occupancy, zoning, and environment.
• Conduct field investigations, gather evidence, and compare facts to code requirements.
• Read and understand complex plans and technical records.
• Assist in preparing exhibits and data for presentations.
• Handle conflicts with tact and good judgement.
• Maintain confidentiality and represent the City in court when needed.
• Collaborate with Risk and Safety to address health and safety issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Bilingual

Driver's license

Background check

Education

High School diploma or GED

NMLZO Certification

ICC Certification

Animal Control certifications levels 1–3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Municipal Regulation Specialist

(Code Enforcement/Animal Control)

FULL-TIME REGULAR

Starting annual salary $39,395-$44,012 ($18.94-$21.16 an hour depending on certification)

Deadline: Applications are due by Thursday October 22, 2026 no later than 5:00PM

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or valid GED issued by an accredited institution
• Minimum of (two) 2-years of experience in municipal code enforcement preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate, written and verbally
• 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
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• 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
• 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

DUTIES And 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

Physical Demands

• While 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 Environment

• While 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.