Bernalillo County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the natural resources section in all aspects and direct section personnel on technical studies, regulatory compliance, ordinance development, plan review, permitting, enforcement, and public outreach.
• Supervise staff and direct administrative activities, including issuing assignments, evaluating performance, defining goals and objectives, setting performance measures, and developing and maintaining program guidelines and policies.
• Prepare environmental-related policies and recommendations for the Technical Services Department, Public Works Division, and other county departments as warranted or directed.
• Represent the department and/or Public Works Division on various boards, committees, at public hearings, and as otherwise directed by the Director or Deputy County Manager.
• Review and prepare county-specific facility and regional environmental planning documents and designs, integrating Bernalillo County facilities into regional environmental planning scopes.
• Participate in multi-jurisdictional and regional water resource and infrastructure planning processes and studies.
• Establish relationships and oversee the grant application process and reporting with federal and state agencies funding environmental-related projects for Bernalillo County.
• Maintain and advance environmental technical proficiencies for both self and staff to provide internal technical capacity in support of county programs and departments.

*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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environment or Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of work experience in water and energy related projects, experience with state, federal agencies in water infrastructure, or water and natural resources development and protection.
• Four (4) years in a managerial role.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• The candidate must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• This position is safety-sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• The candidate must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• A valid New Mexico driver’s license is required by the employment date and must be maintained while in this position.
• Required FEMA training(s) must be completed as assigned to the position.
• Required supervisor classes must be completed if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed 75% indoors and 25% outdoors, which entails exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on an even carpeted or tiled surface.
• Outdoor duties may be performed on both even and uneven surfaces, which may be either wet or dry. Surfaces may be inclined or flat, ranging from natural undisturbed soil to gravel, asphalt, or concrete.
• Work may be performed alone or as part of a group.
• Work hazards or potential hazards include exposure to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, mists, and severe weather conditions; driving vehicles; working in and around heavy equipment; and performing duties on rough terrain.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Telephone, two-way radio, calculator/adding machine, measuring devices, photocopier, fax machine, paper forms, writing instruments, computer, and computer-aided design equipment (CAD) are used in the performance of duties.
• A county vehicle is used for travel from site to site throughout the County.
• For outdoor duties, safety vest and hard hat are used.