Natural Resources And Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Bernalillo County•Melrose, MA

6d•$89,128 - $140,733

About The Position

The Natural Resources and Energy Efficiency Program Manager manages the Natural Water Resources Program, including research, planning, and implementation of short- and long-term water and natural resources-related facilities, projects, and programs. The role ensures water availability, protection, and quality. It supervises employees, including hiring selection, training oversight, performance assessments, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations. The position manages the natural resources section and its technical, administrative, regulatory, planning, permitting, enforcement, and public outreach work. It develops environmental policies and recommendations, represents the department or Public Works Division in regional and public forums, and coordinates county and regional environmental planning. The role also develops relationships with federal and state agencies, oversees grant applications and reporting, and maintains technical capacity for county programs and departments. Work is performed 75% indoors and 25% outdoors. Outdoor work can involve extreme weather, varied and uneven terrain, noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, mists, vehicles, and heavy equipment. The position requires a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and throughout employment, completion of assigned FEMA training, and successful completion of a post-offer medical examination and background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environment or Natural Sciences, or a related field.
Ten years of work experience in water and energy-related projects, work with state or federal agencies on water infrastructure, or water and natural resources development and protection.
Four years of experience in a managerial role.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.
Valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Adherence to County safety guidelines and completion of all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage the natural resources section and direct personnel conducting technical studies, regulatory compliance, ordinance development, plan review, permitting, enforcement, and public outreach.
Supervise staff and administrative activities, including assigning work, evaluating performance, setting goals and objectives, establishing performance measures, and developing and maintaining program guidelines and policies.
Prepare environmental-related policies and recommendations for the Technical Services Department, Public Works Division, and other county departments as directed or warranted.
Represent the department and/or Public Works Division on boards, committees, and at public hearings, and in other settings as directed by the Director or Deputy County Manager.
Review and prepare county-specific facility and regional environmental planning documents and designs, integrating county facilities into regional environmental planning scopes.
Participate in multi-jurisdictional and regional water resource and infrastructure planning processes and studies.
Establish relationships with federal and state agencies and oversee grant applications and reporting for environmental-related projects.
Maintain and advance environmental technical proficiencies for self and staff to provide internal technical capacity in support of county programs and departments.