Posting Details
The Construction Industries Division protects consumers by regulating the industry through policies that promote business growth, safety, and general welfare of the public. The division strives to provide excellent customer service, every time, while:
Ensuring that construction is performed in a safe, competent, and professional manner.
Licensing contractors and enforcing licensing laws.
Requiring licensure for any person practicing or offering to practice construction contracting.
Enforcing the laws, regulations, and standards governing construction contracting in a fair and uniform manner.
Providing resolution to disputes that arise from construction activities.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
Why does the job exist?
The primary purpose of the General Construction Building Chief Inspector is to supervise the general building inspectors and help perform on-site inspections of construction projects throughout New Mexico to ensure code compliant construction of residential, commercial and public buildings. The General Construction Building Chief Inspector will ensure that construction projects conform to adopted construction codes to promote the general welfare of the people of New Mexico by providing that construction is completed within the requirements of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, it's regulation and general construction code to include life safety and property protection. This position primarily provides inspection services to Northern New Mexico area to include Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Espanola, Pojoaque, and surrounding areas.
How does it get done?
Organization of daily schedules for maximum efficiency and minimum travel, researching and familiarization of current codes as they apply to conducting field inspections to protect life and property of New Mexico residents. Communicating daily with supervisors, Inspectors, contractors, homeowners, and engineers as well as fellow inspectors from other CID Bureaus as necessary to ensure properly permitted, licensed and code compliant construction. Also providing assistance in other inspection areas when determined necessary as well as any other duties as directed by the incumbent's direct supervisor.
Must be able to regularly/daily operate a provided state vehicle for purposes of essential travel to/from inspection sites and other locations as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
Who are the customers?
The constituents of New Mexico to include homeowners, contractors, architects and engineers.
Ideal Candidate
The constituents of New Mexico to include homeowners, contractors, architects and engineers.
Minimum Qualification
Applicants for a building, electrical, mechanical, or LP Gas Construction Inspector shall have at least the MINIMUM qualifications set out below for the area of specialization:
General Construction Inspectors: seven (7) years foreman level experience in General Construction; OR four (4) years of experience as a Construction Inspector. Applicants for a general construction position may substitute technical, university, or college training in a general construction field for up to two (2) years of the three (3) years of foreman level experience. The equivalency shall be calculated such that one (1) year of technical, university, or college training shall equal one half (1/2) a year of foreman level experience. Further, in conjunction with the technical, university, or college training, the applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) year of related field experience in his trade at a foreman level position.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid defensive driver's certificate and driver's license. Must be able to pass a preemployment background check.
Working Conditions
Incumbent will move about construction job sites in all types of weather and conditions. Climbing ladders, negotiating ditches and trenches and avoiding hazards typically related to construction sites. The incumbent must lift up to 50 pounds. Work is performed using a personal computer for extended periods. This position may work some weekends, holidays and occasional overnight travel may be required.
Must be able to regularly/daily operate a provided state vehicle for purposes of essential travel to/from inspection sites and other locations as necessary to carry out the duties of the position.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Cedric Chavez (505) 827-6490 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
