Special Projects Coordinator

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator conducts fiscal impact, cost/benefit, project, and program analyses and coordinates implementation of special projects, including preparing and evaluating proposals and monitoring compliance. The position provides technical assistance, serves as a liaison for projects, committees, and community groups, helps address concerns, and coordinates partnership and process-improvement initiatives. It develops program and fiscal impact reports and position papers. Within Behavioral Health, the coordinator serves as a liaison to five advisory boards and oversees development and implementation of statistical plans. The role coordinates contract administration, including preparing Requests for Proposals and Service Requests, evaluating proposals, processing reimbursement requests, monitoring agency compliance, providing technical assistance, and serving as the County liaison for social service and other agencies. It also identifies opportunities for strategic improvement in County operations, develops and implements improvement plans, and monitors and reports on outcomes. The coordinator analyzes proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation; serves on or staffs assigned committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams; and prepares agenda items and periodic and summary reports. The position handles sensitive or confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions while maintaining confidentiality. Other duties may be assigned, and specific responsibilities may vary by position and assignment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Five years of related professional work experience in social work, general management, project management, program analysis, budgeting, and/or finance.
Any equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination.
Adherence to 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or public health.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison to five advisory boards and oversee the development and implementation of statistical plans.
Conduct fiscal impact, cost/benefit, project, and program analyses.
Oversee contract compliance efforts and coordinate assigned special projects, including systems re-engineering, performance monitoring, customer surveys, strategic improvement, and records management.
Coordinate contract-related administrative functions, including preparing Requests for Proposals and Service Requests, evaluating proposals, processing reimbursement requests, and monitoring agency compliance.
Provide technical assistance and serve as the County liaison for social service and other agencies.
Identify opportunities for strategic improvement in County operations, develop and implement improvement plans, and monitor and report on outcomes.
Analyze proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation and develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
Serve on or staff assigned committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams.
Prepare agenda items and periodic and summary reports for areas of responsibility.
Handle sensitive or confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions while maintaining confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.