Senior Building Official – Code Compliance & Leadership

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Certified Building Official to act as the authority on building compliance, overseeing permits and inspections across the county.

The role includes supervising inspectors, coordinating training, reviewing plans for code compliance, and issuing notices as needed. A bachelor’s degree and nine years of related experience, including two in management, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Nine (9) years of work experience in budgeting, cost control, zoning ordinances, land use regulations, database operations or project management principles.
• Two (2) years in a managerial role.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the County’s Certified Building Official.
• Supervises, schedules, and reviews the daily workload of building, electrical, mechanical/plumbing inspectors, and clerical staff.
• Provides and coordinates training for inspection and administrative staff.
• Assists contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners in meeting County permit and code requirements.
• Ensures all required inspections for residential and commercial construction are performed in compliance with applicable codes.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with County building, zoning, and related codes; provides written details for permit issuance.
• Issues stop-work notices, correction notices, and notices of violation as needed.
• Prepares reports and maintains accurate records of inspections, complaints, and legal proceedings; serves as an expert witness in court cases.
• Recommends changes to inspection procedures and department operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compiles department statistics and supports budget preparation and departmental reporting.
• Attends and presents department information at meetings, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Supervises and directs the Code Enforcement Coordinator on property maintenance matters.
• Analyzes, adopts, and coordinates updates to the County's Building Ordinance approximately every three years.
• Creates, manages, and organizes Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and Joint Powers Agreements (JPAs) with municipalities and tribal governments.
• Oversees permitting, plans reviews, and inspections throughout Bernalillo County.
• Resolves complex code compliance issues among contractors, inspectors, architects, and engineers.
• Manages department inventory, including vehicles, tools, equipment, and office supplies.
• Assists Public Works Facilities with code analysis for County-owned and prospective buildings.
• Handles sensitive and confidential records, documents, and decisions with discretion.

Skills

Budgeting and cost control

Zoning ordinances

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field

Tools

Database operations

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Certified Building Official to act as the authority on building compliance, overseeing permits and inspections across the county.

The role includes supervising inspectors, coordinating training, reviewing plans for code compliance, and issuing notices as needed. A bachelor’s degree and nine years of related experience, including two in management, are required.