Deputy Director/DMD

Salary : $148,408.00 Annually

Location : Albuquerque, NM

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2500713

Department : Municipal Development

Division : MD-Adm

Opening Date : 12 / 10 / 2024

Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit : NU

Position Summary

Direct, manage, oversee and supervise a wide range of programs and activities within the Department of Municipal Development which may include Facilities Maintenance, Energy Management, Parking and Security, including policy, personnel, program, budget and administration within assigned areas; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, department, outside agencies and other stake-holders and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Municipal Development.

This is an unclassified at-will position

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management or Civil Engineering; and

Nine (9) years of managerial experience in any combination of the following areas : municipal development or public works, public sector operations management, capital project management, or contract compliance; and

To include six (6) years of supervisory experience.

Master's degree in any of the above fields preferred. Juris Doctorate preferred.

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. If applicant has out of state license, State of New Mexico license should be acquired within one (1) year from date of hire.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal development program

Principles and practices of program development and administration

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Methods and techniques of enforcing applicable codes and ordinances

Methods and techniques of research and analysis

Principles and practices of energy management

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation

Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations

Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers

Principles and practices of performance measurement and assessment

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Interpret, explain and enforce departmental policies, procedures and applicable ordinances, codes and regulations

Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

Coordinate division activities and programs with outside agencies and divisions

Meet programmatic and regulatory requirements and deadlines

Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments

Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs

Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures

Prepare and administer large and complex budgets

Prepare administrative and financial reports

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques

Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations

Communicate clearly and concisely

Respond to questions and concerns from City employees and the public

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits

The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.

The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.

Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and / or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

Do you possess a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management or Civil Engineering?

Do you posses a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school?

Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license?

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

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Salary : $148,408