Code Enforcement/Animal Control

Belen; Belen, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant benefits

Job summary

The City of Belen is seeking a Municipal Regulation Specialist (Code Enforcement/Animal Control) to handle daily enforcement tasks under the Director of Community Preservation. Normal hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm, Thursday through Monday or Friday through Tuesday, with occasional adjustments for inspections or emergencies.

Starting annual salary $39,395-$44,012 ($18.94-$21.16 an hour). The role includes pursuing NMLZO, ICC, and Animal Control certifications within 2 years, plus a NM driver's

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

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

Skills

Code enforcement experience

Inspections

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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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

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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.