POSITION SUMMARY

Zoning Administrator will perform duties associated with Zoning Administration under Bernalillo County and Extraterritorial Zoning Ordinances. Coordinate special projects and other duties related to the department’s planning and zoning functions. Perform transportation planning functions to include research and data analysis and prepare recommendations for management review in accordance with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct public hearings on zoning applications based on County Zoning Ordinances including coordination of legal advertisements and other public notification for hearings.
• Review proposals for amendments to or cancellation of Special Use Permits in consultation with the planning and zoning sections.
• Provide and coordinate training of department staff.
• Oversee review and approval of zoning permits to ensure compliance with County ordinances.
• Conduct zoning administration duties related to interpretations of county zoning ordinances and other items as noted in ordinance.
• Prepare correspondence to property or business owners and the county attorney related to zoning administration matters.
• Oversee the proper handling of department files for zoning, building, and planning applications, permits, case hearings, and other matters.
• Prepare staff reports and other documentation for zoning administration cases presented to the county's planning commissions and other zoning boards as necessary.
• Conduct special projects related to zoning and planning matters as assigned.
• Review zoning administration procedures and recommend improvements where needed.
• Attend meetings regarding zoning administration and related issues when directed.
• Perform duties of the County Nuisance Hearing Officer in the administrative enforcement process by holding
  evidentiary hearings and prepare recommended determinations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Planning, Civil Engineering, Geography, Economics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field, and five (5) years of work experience in zoning ordinances and land use regulations, including project management. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
• Employee must possess and maintain a valid NM driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
• Employee must complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.
• Complete ICC Property Maintenance Certification within 9 months of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Essential job duties are performed indoors in climate-controlled environment.
• Primary work surface is even, dry, carpeted, or tiled floor.
• Works alone primarily, with or without directions. Works with a group at times, and with a
• select team at times.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

• Telephone, calculator, computer, fax machine, and copy machine are used in
• Performance of essential duties.
• Various forms of paperwork and money are handled in performance of essential job duties.
• County vehicle is used on an as needed basis.

Bernalillo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer