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City of Albuquerque

Zoning Plan Review Supervisor (Planning - Housing Code Enforcement)

City of Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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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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