Natural Resources And Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Natural Resources and Energy Efficiency Program Manager manages the Natural Water Resources Program, including researching, planning, and implementing short- and long-term water and natural resources facilities, projects, and programs. The role works to ensure water availability, protection, and quality, and supervises employees, including hiring, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, discipline, and termination. The position manages the Natural Resources section, directs its technical and administrative work, develops environmental policies and recommendations, represents the department or Public Works Division, and participates in county, regional, and multi-jurisdictional environmental and water-planning efforts. It also oversees grant applications and reporting with federal and state agencies and maintains environmental technical expertise for the County.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Manage the Natural Resources section and direct personnel on technical studies, regulatory compliance, ordinance development, plan review, permitting, enforcement, and public outreach.
Supervise staff and direct administrative activities, including assigning work, evaluating performance, defining goals and objectives, setting 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 warranted or directed.
Represent the department and/or Public Works Division on boards and committees, at public hearings, and as otherwise directed by the Director or Deputy County Manager.
Review and prepare county-specific facility and regional environmental planning documents and designs, integrating Bernalillo County facilities into regional environmental planning scopes.
Participate in multi-jurisdictional and regional water resource and infrastructure planning processes and studies.
Establish relationships and oversee grant applications and reporting with federal and state agencies funding environmental-related projects for Bernalillo County.
Maintain and advance environmental technical proficiency for self and staff to provide internal technical capacity in support of county programs and departments.