Deputy Director, MRA
About the Company
Anyone can apply. However, to qualify for the position the minimum education and experience required for the position must be met. All advertisements will list the level of education, experience required for the position under the section "Minimum Requirements" of the advertisement. Qualifications are the primary consideration in filling any position. Experience, education, training, skills and other abilities as well as specific position requirements and the prior employment history of the applicant will be considered in appraising individual qualifications. Applicants will be qualified based upon the information presented with their application. Employees terminated for cause from the City of Albuquerque will not be considered for re-employment. At the time of hire, the selected applicant will be required to provide documentation in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or possess a valid resident visa.
About the Job
The Deputy Director of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency will direct, manage, oversee, coordinate and supervise a wide range of programs and activities within the assigned department; oversee and execute policy evaluation and development; economic development; environmental health programs; act as an internal consultant and advisor to all levels of management, supervisors and or staff by understanding goals, issues and needs; 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 assigned department.
Responsibilities
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
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, or related field
Nine (9) years of managerial experience in any combination of the following areas: Business administration, or public administration
Six (6) years of supervisory experience
Possession of a New Mexico Driver's License (Class D), 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
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Operations Management, or related field
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 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
