$20.25 Per Hour Position range in Northern Region $24.06 - $34.63 Per hour Code Enforcement Officer

CITY OF GALLUP

Occupation:

Construction and Building Inspectors

Location:

Gallup, NM - 87301

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

06/03/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

New Mexico Jobs

Web Site:

New Mexico Jobs Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

07/07/2026

Expires:

08/06/2026 Job #: 959351 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) DL Required Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Incumbent works under the direction and general guidance of the Planning & Development Director performing a variety of technical duties in support of the Citys local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances codes and regulations related to zoning land use public nuisance building codes blight graffiti and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City codes ordinances and other regulations to property owners residents businesses the general public and other City departments and divisions.

Job Responsibilities:

Patrol assigned area in a City vehicle to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations; determine proper method to resolve violations. Receive and respond to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments of alleged violations of codes and ordinances relating to public nuisance; hazardous conditions; property maintenance; abandoned buildings or structures; abandoned vehicles; illegal businesses; illegal signage; zoning; illegal dumping; polluting; or other related matters. Conducts field investigations of potential violations; inspect properties for violations; gathers evidence. Locate vacant residences and businesses; secure buildings with proper materials as necessary; post the property as necessary; check vacant buildings regularly for transient activity; graffiti; and other forms of vandalism. Interviews complainants; witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements. Makes findings of violation; takes abatement action; and issues and posts warning notices; correction notices; orders to comply; and related documentation for code violations; schedule and perform all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters; photographs; inspections; calls; meetings; discussions; and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances. Responsible for adhering to Code Enforcement Policies & Procedures. Meets with owners; tenants; contractors; developers; businesses; etc; to review and explain code requirements and violations and/or abatement of code violation; attempts to resolve violations. Prepares detailed written reports of enforcement activities and investigations made. Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations; inspections; enforcement actions; and other job related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draw diagrams and illustrations and take photographs. Coordinates efforts with the police; planning and related departments; the prosecuting attorney and other staff agencies; as needed. Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecuting. Consults with prosecutors; prepares case reports for court actions and testifies in court as necessary. Assists in obtaining; enhancing; preparing or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court; as required. Prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations; which relate to the position; participate in the development of forms and processes utilized to address various enforcement issues. Attend meetings and serve as a resource to other City departments; divisions; the general public; and outside agencies in the enforcement of zoning regulations; provide research and documentation for meetings; interpret and explain municipal codes and ordinances to members of the general public; contractors; business owners; and other interested groups in the field; over the counter; and on the telephone. Trains new code enforcement staff. Enforces parking regulations for parking violations; issues citations for parking violations; testifies in court for citations issued for parking violations and littering/illegal dumping. Independently issues citations to court and/or works with the City Attorney to draft criminal complaints. Issue orange tags to tow illegally parked vehicles by working with the owners; Metro Dispatch; and towing companies. Works with the City Clerks Office on the citing of businesses operating without a business license and/or vendors permit. Manage the SeeClickFix (Gallup Connect) website by investigating complaints and providing updates through the online system. Performs annual hotel inspections in conjunction with the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Two (2) years of work experience involving a high level of public contact including some experience dealing with the public in an enforcement inspection investigation or customer service capacity. Valid drivers license. Must meet Citys insurability requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience that includes the enforcement of municipal codes land use administration or law enforcement is highly desirable. Specialized training and/or college level coursework in criminal justice public administration business administration or other related field.