Impact Fee Administrator (Planning - Building & Development Svcs)

Impact Fee Administrator (Planning - Building & Development Svcs)

Salary

$91,187.20 - $93,475.20 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2601236

Department

Planning

Division

PL-Impact Fee Funded

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

NU

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Position Summary

Perform a wide variety of professional duties to administer Impact Fees; estimate and collect impact fees for parks, recreation, public safety, roadway, drainage, and trail and open space facilities in accordance with the applicable ordinances; maintain records and reporting in compliance with ordinances and state law; develop and maintain impact fee computerized tracking system; review and approve impact fee credits and refunds from recipient departments; manage, track and maintain impact fee and financial records for impact fee refunds and creditable improvements; present recommended revisions to ordinances as appropriated to City Administration, staff and City Council.

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.

• Administer, interpret, enforce, and collect fees under the Impact Fee Ordinances, including but not limited to tracking of financial records, fees collected, and monitoring disbursement of construction projects.
• Review and approve impact fee credits, refunds and updates from recipient departments.
• Develop and maintain impact fee computerized tracking system; prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to departments related to accounting and receiving impact fee funds.
• Monitor, develop and maintain policies and procedures to implement Impact Fee Ordinances.
• Assist applicants with fee calculations from standard tables and/or independent calculations.
• Determine amount of impervious surface areas with respect to storm drainage Impact Fee Ordinance.
• Determine the building size on the site to establish the public safety impact fee, the parks, recreation, trails and open space impact fee and roadway impact fee.
• Perform plan checking activities; examine construction plans and proposals for determining the amounts of impact fees; approve plans as needed.
• Perform on-site inspections for compliance with approved plans, specifications and standards; provide information to contractors and architects in the interpretation of Impact Fee Ordinances and Regulations.
• Represent City in appeals of impact fee determinations; testify in court on behalf of the City regarding impact fees and related issues.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public regarding assessment and collection of impact fees.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends in the field of plans examination and ordinance compliance.
• Establish and maintain a system of log sheets and files to track current status of projects
• Create and maintain a City website for impact fees; provide up to date information as needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respond to the media, community groups and the general public regarding impact fees.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelors degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, urban/regional planning, business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, economics, or related field and;

Six (6) years of professional/managerial experience in construction management and;

To include three (3) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.

Experience in estimating and determining infrastructure improvement costs within public right-of-way preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a New Mexico Drivers License (Class D), or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office and field environment; travel from site to site.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

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 experience estimating and determining infrastructure improvement costs within public right-of-way?

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

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

04

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

05

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