DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as a liaison among the Commission, County Manager, Deputy County Managers, Chief Operating Officer, Directors, Elected Officials, and the public in regard to the legislative process. Works with and in the interest of the County Manager, County Commission and individual Commissioners; evaluates proposals, guide choices regarding policy and legislation and provide responsible staff assistance to Commission; attends County Commission and Commission Committee meetings; represents the County and Commission at a variety of meetings including sub-committees, neighborhood and task force meetings.
- Develops and prepares briefing comments, fiscal and economic impact analyses, legislative summaries, recommendations and inquiries on agenda items to be heard by the County commission and its committees.
- Analyzes the fiscal impact of proposed legislation on government budgets.
- Develops budget forecasts and cost estimates.
- Completes analysis on the economic effects of legislation.
- Leads, plans, trains and reviews the work of staff responsible for analyzing and developing proposals for policies and legislation concerning various matters before the Commission.
- Provides drafting services and drafting advisement for resolutions, ordinances, and all other legislative formats before the Commission.
- Works directly with Commissioners and staff and present and respond to questions at Commission meetings, its committees or other meetings or hearings as appropriate.
- Researches and analyzes legislation in support of policy; analyzes and develops policy alternatives; prepares written and oral presentations on assigned issues.
- Performs related duties assigned to accomplish the mission and goals of Bernalillo County Government.
- Serve on committees, task forces, as assigned.
- Manage special projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.
- 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
- Bachelor's degree, from an accredited institution, in Public Administration, Business Administration or other related field(s).
- eight (8) years of professional experience in an administrative capacity including experience in general management and/or project management.
*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:
- Successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Depending on assignment, possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license may be required at the time of hire and must be maintained while employed in this position.
- Completion of 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
- 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 tile. Working surface is typically dry.
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 vary but may include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.