Deputy Director/DMD

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

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• 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