Bernalillo County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts the business of the County under the policies adopted by the County Commission.
• Makes recommendations to the County Commission on policy as to the management and operation of the County.
• Responsible for the proper management of fiscal and budgetary matters, real property and facilities, roads and streets and County operations which are assigned to the County Commissioners by the state constitution, state statutes and county ordinances.
• Attends all meetings of the Board of County Commissioners.
• Develops, evaluates and implements the County’s strategic planning, goals and objectives; develops systems and standards for program evaluation, and assures the County’s activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, and regulations.
• Monitors organization and operations; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; develops and makes recommendations for improving the County’s operations and processes.
• Provides leadership and direction to County staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects.
• Leads the development and preparation of proposed County budgets for delivery to the County Commission and oversees the monitoring and administration of that budget to assure the financial well-being of the County.
• Meets regularly with deputy county managers and department directors to provide direction and guidance; analyzes and evaluates issues and proposals, develops recommendations and directs the implementation of solutions.
• Provides staff assistance to the County Commission; prepares and presents staff reports and correspondence; provides support to assigned boards and commissions.
• Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels within County policy; analyzes workload trends and determines staffing adjustments and personnel assignments; analyzes reports, compiles information and recommends appropriate actions to the County Commission.
• Directs the preparation of special and recurring reports and analytical studies on a wide variety of administrative and budgetary issues.
• Works directly with other County elected officials (i.e. Treasurer, Clerk, Sheriff, Assessor, Probate Judge, etc.) and assists them with the implementation of their statutory duties.
• Develops effective working relationships with the State Legislature, elected officials, and local business and community leaders.
• Ensures the development, communication, implementation and training of Bernalillo County’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Authorizes the execution of the EOP, directing and ensuring adequate resources are provided to best protect residents, employees and property of the County’s jurisdiction.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication throughout the organization and with the public.
• Responsible for the appointment, discipline or removal of deputy county managers and department directors subject to existing ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.    

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Health Administration, or related field.
• Twelve (12) years of relevant work experience related to the duties of this position.
• Five (5) years' experience as a city or county manager, or comparable managerial experience.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
• Compliance with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Completion of FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position. ​
• Completion of required supervisory training courses, ifapplicable. ​

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Essential duties are primarily performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment and involve some field and countywide travel.
• Business travel within the County and State is required.
• Works extended hours beyond the normal workday to attend meetings of the County Commission, Boards and Commissions, other public meetings, and to tend to the business of the County. Must be available to respond to emergencies at all times, as required by the County Commission.
• Primary work surface is an even, dry, carpeted, or tiled floor.
• Works independently most of the time but also works with a group and select teams as needed.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment used in performing duties includes computer, telephone, calculator, fax machine, photocopy machine and cellular phone.
• Various forms of paperwork and office supplies are handled in performance of essential job duties.