DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primarily responsible for long-range planning and coordination of Parks and Recreation, Housing and Human Services, Zoning and Planning, Economic Development, Social Services, grants, and other community service functions.
- Provide general supervision and direction to department managers of designated functions. Assist in developing policies governing the scope and direction of services.
- Represent the County Manager at Commission, board, committee, or staff meetings. Also represent the County Manager at intergovernmental or legislative meetings, administrative hearings, courts of law, and public meetings.
- Coordinate inter-agency meetings that impact areas of responsibility. Formulate policy, legislative, and budgetary recommendations for review and approval by the County Manager.
- Research, review, and analyze current governmental trends, legislation, human services needs and programs, funding resources, recreational programming trends, housing and community development issues, planning, zoning, public utilities, and land use as they affect Bernalillo County.
- Monitor housing and economic development programs, public hearings on land use and zoning, and recreational program administration to ensure compliance with all mandatory practices.
- Advise and assist the County Manager.
- Perform related duties as assigned to accomplish the mission and goals of Bernalillo County Government.
- Ensure the development, communication, training, and implementation of the Division’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), including each department’s response level and execution plan. Ensure all levels of staff receive proper training and communication. Assign roles to lower management as needed. Direct and execute emergency management procedures for the Division to ensure the safety of all residents and employees.
*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 Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Human Services Planning, Community Development or a related field.
- Five (5) years demonstrated management or administrative experience relating to the specified duties and responsibilities.
- Advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrate knowledge of financial and management budgeting.
- Possess a broad understanding of governmental activities.
- Understand community services programs.
- Manage community and human resources programs effectively.
- Communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:- Successfully complete a post-offer employment medical examination.
- Follow all County safety guidelines.
- Complete required FEMA training(s) assigned to the position.
- Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.
- Possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the employment start date and maintain it while employed in this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Performs essential duties primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Works on an even, dry, carpeted, or tiled floor.
- Works independently most of the time; occasionally works with groups or teams.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
- Handles various forms of paperwork and office supplies in the course of daily tasks.