City of Albuquerque
Zoning Plan Review Supervisor (Planning - Housing Code Enforcement)
City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Overview
Supervise, coordinate, and oversee the work of staff responsible for reviewing residential, commercial, and industrial building construction plans for compliance with the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), Comprehensive Plan, and related zoning and land-use regulations. This position will provide leadership, training, and quality control for zoning plan review activities; ensure consistent application of ordinances, codes, and standards; coordinate plan-checking activities with other departments and agencies; and serve as a technical resource to staff, management, developers, architects, contractors, and the public. In addition, it provides oversight in broader zoning administration functions, including zoning interpretations, policy input, preparation of staff reports for boards and commissions, and support for appeals and hearings.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Qualifications Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field;
and
Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, zoning plan review, or land-use regulation;
and
To include two (2) years in a supervisory experience.
Possession of a valid Plan Review Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months of hire.
Possession or an appropriate valid housing code certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or possession of a certification issued by the State of New Mexico as a Building Inspector within six (6) months from date of hire.
Knowledge and Skills
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations
Principles and practices of zoning, land-use regulation, and plan review
Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), Comprehensive Plan, and related zoning, land-use, and development codes
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Methods and procedures for interpreting, applying, and enforcing zoning and land-use regulations
Methods and techniques for preparing technical reports, zoning interpretation, policy recommendation and report preparation
Principles and practices of zoning administration, including interpretations, policy development, and appeals/hearing processes
Reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering drawings and blueprints
Platting and subdivision processes, including applicable regulations, procedures, and coordination requirement for land development and site approvals
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and plan review software
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Perform complex zoning plan reviews and resolve difficult technical issues
Review, analyze, and evaluate architectural and sire development plans for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
Identify and resolve technical and procedural issues related to zoning and plan compliance
Interpret and consistently apply zoning regulations and ordinances
Present technical information clearly and effectively to boards, commissions, management, and the public
Support zoning appeals and hearings through preparation, analysis, and presentations
Provide clear and concise code interpretations to staff, the public, and design professionals
Coordinate work between multiple departments, agencies, and stakeholders
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, developers, contractors, and the public
Perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
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Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Qualifications Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field;
and
Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, zoning plan review, or land-use regulation;
and
To include two (2) years in a supervisory experience.
Possession of a valid Plan Review Certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within six (6) months of hire.
Possession or an appropriate valid housing code certificate issued by the International Code Council (ICC) or possession of a certification issued by the State of New Mexico as a Building Inspector within six (6) months from date of hire.
Knowledge and Skills
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations
Principles and practices of zoning, land-use regulation, and plan review
Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO), Comprehensive Plan, and related zoning, land-use, and development codes
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Methods and procedures for interpreting, applying, and enforcing zoning and land-use regulations
Methods and techniques for preparing technical reports, zoning interpretation, policy recommendation and report preparation
Principles and practices of zoning administration, including interpretations, policy development, and appeals/hearing processes
Reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering drawings and blueprints
Platting and subdivision processes, including applicable regulations, procedures, and coordination requirement for land development and site approvals
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and plan review software
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Perform complex zoning plan reviews and resolve difficult technical issues
Review, analyze, and evaluate architectural and sire development plans for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
Identify and resolve technical and procedural issues related to zoning and plan compliance
Interpret and consistently apply zoning regulations and ordinances
Present technical information clearly and effectively to boards, commissions, management, and the public
Support zoning appeals and hearings through preparation, analysis, and presentations
Provide clear and concise code interpretations to staff, the public, and design professionals
Coordinate work between multiple departments, agencies, and stakeholders
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, developers, contractors, and the public
Perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
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