Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCM522: Deputy Director (Housing)

Deputy Director (Housing)

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCM522
10
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
89,128.00 - 111,946.00 - 140,733.00 USD Annual
$42.85 - $53.82 - $67.66
$89,128.00 - $111,946.00 - $140,733.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Deputy Director of Housing assists in planning, budgeting, programming, coordination, and evaluation of operations for Housing. Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies and programs to affect the efficient and effective operations of the section. Employee supervision includes hiring, selection, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary actions, and termination actions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform research on departmental concerns; gather and analyze data; prepare reports, white papers, policy documents, and correspondence; assist in the preparation and submission of grant applications, requests for proposals, and related activities.
  • Develop and maintain departmental systems, databases, records, and documentation; complete, type, copy, enter, and/or file standardized documents; inform supervisor of policy and procedural activities.
  • Interpret legislation, administrative orders, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Act as liaison with other business units, departments, developers, community stakeholders, consultants, and agencies to gather, analyze, and disseminate information.
  • Assist with the details of long-range and short-term planning for housing units, strategic operations, and other business units as applicable.
  • Research, compile, and review data collected for accuracy; provide analysis and recommendations.
  • Coordinate the preparation of the one- and five-year housing plans; ensure that all housing activities align with the one- and five-year plans.
  • Ensure all procurement activities of the housing program comply with applicable federal laws and regulations.
  • Monitor the performance of all contractors and resolve any irregularities.
  • Work with different agencies during annual audits of housing program activities and collaborate with teams in resolving audit and HUD management review findings.
  • Oversee initiatives and department functions that promote the success of operations and maintenance of Housing properties and direct personnel as necessary.
  • Attend meetings or public hearings on behalf of the Department Director that impact the department in all functional areas.
  • Assume overall department responsibility in the absence of the Department Director.
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Work or a related field.
  • Ten (10) years of work experience in a related field.
  • Four (4) years in a supervisory or managerial role.

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE


The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Document experience.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
  • Complete required Supervisor classes if applicable.
  • Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment date and retain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.



WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled.
  • Working surface is typically dry.
  • Work is done primarily alone, with occasional collaboration with a select team.



EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
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