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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JCP308: Executive Officer to the Commission

Executive Officer to the Commission

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCP308
7
None
       
       
Salary
As Hourly
As Annual
61,339.00 - 77,043.00 - 96,866.00 USD Annual
$29.49 - $37.04 - $46.57
$61,339.00 - $77,043.00 - $96,866.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Officer to the Commission performs professional administrative duties in support of the Commission's mission and objectives. Assists management in coordinating division functions to ensure effective and timely delivery of services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate a detailed calendar of events for the Commission, including all meetings and activities that require attention and follow-up.
  • Establish priorities and communicate assignments for tracking in adherence to deadlines as directed by the Commission.
  • Research, analyze, and compile a variety of information for review and action by the Commission as required for meetings and briefings.
  • Attend meetings and take minutes as assigned by the Commission.
  • Prepare, draft, edit, and format documents such as agenda items, resolutions, ordinances, requests for proposals, joint powers agreements, memoranda of agreements, and professional service contracts. Initiate correspondence from notes and general instructions. Prepare reports, packets, graphs, and spreadsheets.
  • Research, identify, analyze, and track the introduction of legislative bills and amendments; schedule hearings and address inquiries from public officials.
  • Handle confidential issues such as grievances and other personnel matters.
  • Establish and maintain official and confidential documents and records in appropriate files.
  • Schedule training and travel, procure supplies and services, and review and prioritize mail.
  • Organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
  • Train and direct the work of clerical support staff.
  • 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 public administration, business administration, or other related field(s).
  • Five (5) years of professional experience in an administrative capacity, including experience in general management and/or project management.

*Any equivalent combination or 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:
  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Depending on the assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Employee must complete the required FEMA training(s) as assigned to the position.
  • Work schedule is not exclusively 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as attendance at meetings is required and includes evening work hours.
     

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.  
  • The working surface is typically dry. Challenging work environment.
     

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

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