Compliance Officer (BEA #34893)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. Candidates do not need to be a licensed architect.

Why does the job exist?

This position will be responsible for final review of applications to determine applicants have met the standards for registration. Incumbent will provide documentation regarding applications to the Exam Reciprocity Committee. This includes investigating complaints at the direction of the Board of Examiners for Architects Enforcement Subcommittee and working with the Rules and Regulation Committee regarding changes to the Rules and acts as the liaison with the State Records and Archives regarding rule changes, hearings, and notices.

Preference will be given to applicants with an ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.

How does it get done?

* Investigate complaints filed with Board alleging violations of the Architectural Act in regards to unlicensed, licensed individuals and applicants.
* Investigation includes fact finding, compiling documentation, interview(s) of complainant, visits to project sites where violations have occurred and examines pertinent documentation which validates or discredits allegation of violation(s), based on findings, creates reports and/or spreadsheets to validate and/or justify findings, the report(s) are provided to the Board's Enforcement Subcommittee.
* Reviews applications and investigates the candidate for registration/licensure to ensure applicant meets the requirements of the Architectural Act, Rules, and Regulations on monthly basis.
* Work with the Enforcement Subcommittee to resolve the number of cases prior to issuance of a Notice of Contemplated Action.
* Creates, updates, and maintains internal reports, spreadsheets of investigations/complaints and updates the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards disciplinary database on settlement agreements.
* Audit registrants who successfully meet the continuing education requirements after each renewal year.
* Responsible or preparing rule changes, working with Rules and Regulation Committee to review and approve all rule changes of the Board, meet State Record and Archives deadline of submitting rule changes to be published and preparing packets of the rules with changes, finding a transcriber for all Board Rule Hearing and all disciplinary hearings.

Who are the customers?

*Public
*Constituents
* Board staff and Board members
* Current licensed architects
* Vendors
* New Mexico Government Agencies, Municipalities, Counties, etc.

Ideal Candidate

*Interpersonal communication skills
*Independently conduct investigations and internal audits
* Processing and organizing files
*Creating and maintaining spreadsheets
* Utilizing Microsoft 365 programs
* Experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and compliance
*Conducting rule and disciplinary hearings

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. In-state and out-of-state travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

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Agency Contact Information: Melarie Gonzales or Melarie.Gonzales@bea.nm.gov. 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.