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General Construction Inspector (RLD #10115150)

State of New Mexico
Santa, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2027
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.

RLD participates in E-Verify and will verify employment upon hire
Why does the job exist?

The primary purpose of the General Construction Building Inspector is to 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 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, its regulations and general construction code to include life safety and property protection. This position is primarily to provide inspection service to the Colfax, Mora and San Miguel Counties.
How does it get done?

The primary purpose of the General Construction Building Inspector is to 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 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, its regulations and general construction code to include life safety and property protection. This position is primarily to provide inspection service to the Colfax, Mora and San Miguel Counties.

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

If not already certified in a specialty as set out below, each Inspector must pass the examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Construction Inspection Division within one (1) year of employment; and each Inspector must then remain certified by such certifying organization in at least one (1) of the following specialties:

General Construction Inspectors: three (3) years foreman level experience in General Construction; OR two (2) 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 their 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 to include, at times, extensive drive time. Climbing ladders, negotiating ditches and trenches and avoiding hazards typically related to construction sites. The incumbent must lift up to 25 pounds. Work is performed using a personal computer for extended periods.

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.
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Agency Contact Information: Cedric Chavez (505) 379-6846 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

Salary : $27 - $41

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