Field Code Enforcement Officer – Public Safety & Compliance

City of Hobbs; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hobbs patrols streets daily to enforce city ordinances related to weed control in vacant lots and homes, condemnations, and open sewers. The role involves issuing warnings and citations, posting notices for violations, and maintaining enforcement records.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years in customer service or public relations. The position may require on-call shifts, weekends, and collaboration with Animal Control and HAAC.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of customer service experience or public relations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols streets daily to enforce city ordinances regarding weed control in vacant lots and homes.
• Investigates and resolves sanitation complaints.
• Provides information to the public regarding municipal codes and laws.
• Maintains enforcement records and files.
• May testify in court regarding sanitation violations.
• Assist at HAAC and Animal Control as needed.
• Occasional shift work, weekends, and on-call.
• May prepare narratives and bid sheets for property billing.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

City geography

General compliance knowledge

Physical stamina

OC spray handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

City of Hobbs patrols streets daily to enforce city ordinances related to weed control in vacant lots and homes, condemnations, and open sewers. The role involves issuing warnings and citations, posting notices for violations, and maintaining enforcement records.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years in customer service or public relations. The position may require on-call shifts, weekends, and collaboration with Animal Control and HAAC.