What are the responsibilities and job description for the CIP Intergovernmental Liaison position at Municipal Development?
Position Summary
Plan, manage, oversee, and coordinate short term and long term strategic development, planning, and policy for the Department of Municipal Development and the City of Albuquerque’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Collaborate with the city’s legislative team, elected officials, outside agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with City and Municipal Development's mission and vision. Monitor and track key stakeholders initiatives, programs, and actions that may support program vision and goals. Prepare policy recommendations, reports, and supporting materials for CIP initiatives. Support outreach efforts to strengthen partnerships and enhance project outcomes; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Deputy Director and Director of Municipal Development.
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Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, Political Science, Communication or related field; and
Six (6) years of managerial experience in capital projects, capital development, or capital planning, design or construction, public policy, public administration, or public relations.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or 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 municipal capital improvement program
- Public policy development, implementation, and analysis methodologies
- Principles and practices of urban planning, community development, and infrastructure design
- Principles, practices, and methods related to capital improvement programs and project management
- Principles and practices of program development and administration
- Processes and procedures of state and local legislative systems
- Methods and techniques of evaluating system performance and recommending modifications
- Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting capital improvement projects
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of staff/volunteers/contractors
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Develop and implement strategic planning for assigned public works and capital improvement programs
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Analyze highly complex and technical information, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions
- Conduct effective stakeholder engagement and public relations efforts
- Negotiate and resolve conflicts while building consensus among diverse groups
- Lead teams effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Prepare clear, concise reports, presentations, and correspondence
- Prepare administrative, statistical, analytical and financial reports
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
- Organize and prioritize tasks while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
- 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
