Building Complaints Investigator (Planning)

Building Complaints Investigator (Planning)

Salary

$73,944.00 - $77,833.60 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2601044

Department

Planning

Division

PL-Bldg & Safety

Opening Date

06/22/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

MP

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Position Summary

Coordinate with the owners of commercial or industrial and residential buildings or related structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations and ordinances. Work with the general public, developers, contractors and attorneys to resolve issues related to code compliance. Investigate, prepare and present cases to City Council, as well as act as a non-attorney prosecutor in a court of competent jurisdiction. Act as witness in attorney prosecuted building code violation cases and civil litigation cases.

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.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essentialfunctions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Mustbe able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without areasonable accommodation.

• Receive, log, research, track and respond to complaints and inquiries regarding building technical code and administrative code compliance for existing and new commercial and residential buildings or related structures.
• Research permit and property history and assess complaint cases through site inspections and communication and discussions of compliance options with owners, contractors, complainants and/or witnesses.
• Utilize administrative and criminal processes as needed to pursue building technical code and administrative code compliance; Issue appropriate notices on structures which do not comply with applicable codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Upon exhaustion of administrative process, prepare criminal cases for trial including discovery preparation and delivery and also preparation of criminal complaints.
• File criminal complaints in court of competent jurisdiction.
• Prosecute non-attorney code violation criminal cases.
• Provide factual court and/or City Council testimony.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the City Attorney and his/her designees.
• Act as liaison between the Building Safety Division and the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
• Act as liaison between the Building Safety Division and Code Enforcement.
• Create and maintain various inspection records and files.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; and

Eight (8) years of experience in building inspections or construction of commercial or industrial and residential buildings or related structures; and

To include three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Education is interchangeable as follows: a maximum of two (2) of the eight (8) years experience required may be substituted by 60 credit hours of building inspections or construction field curriculum from an accredited college or technical school.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within 3 months from date of hire.

Possession of certification issued by the State of New Mexico as a Building Inspector or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire as a Building Complaints Investigator.

Possession of a nationally recognized Commercial and Residential Building Inspectors certification acceptable to the State of New Mexico within one (1) year from date of hire into position.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, electrical energy, moving objects/vehicles, inclement weather conditions; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work or inspect underground; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work around heavy construction equipment.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; moderate or light lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; climbing with both legs and arms; operating motorized equipment.

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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01

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

02

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

03

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

04

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerques Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV