Special Projects Coordinator

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

4d•$61,339 - $96,866

About The Position

The Special Projects Coordinator works in Behavioral Health and conducts fiscal impact, cost/benefit, project, and program analyses. The role coordinates implementation of special projects, including preparing and evaluating proposals and monitoring compliance. It provides technical assistance, serves as a liaison for projects and agencies, administers and supports advisory boards and committees, assists individuals and organizations with concerns, and coordinates partnership and process-improvement initiatives. The coordinator develops program and fiscal impact reports and position papers. The position serves as liaison to five advisory boards and oversees development and implementation of statistical plans. It coordinates contract-related administrative functions, including preparing requests for proposals and service requests, evaluating proposals, processing reimbursement requests, monitoring agency compliance, and providing technical assistance. The coordinator identifies strategic improvements to County operations, develops and implements improvement plans, and monitors and reports outcomes. Additional duties include analyzing proposed and pending legislation, staffing committees and task forces, preparing agenda items and reports, and handling sensitive and confidential information. Other duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may vary based on job assignments.

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.
Possession of a 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.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Completion of all FEMA training assigned to the position.
Completion of required supervisor training, if applicable.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the requirements may be considered.

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 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 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.
Identify opportunities for strategic improvement in County operations; develop and implement improvement plans; and monitor and report outcomes.
Analyze proposed and pending local, state, and federal legislation and develop program and fiscal impact reports and position papers.
Serve on or staff committees, task forces, evaluation groups, and negotiating teams as assigned.
Prepare agenda items and periodic and summary reports for areas of responsibility.
Handle sensitive and confidential records, plans, documents, and decisions while maintaining confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.