Natural Resources And Energy Efficiency Program Manager

Bernalillo County; Broadway (VA); In loco; USD 89.000 - 141.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Flex-work options

Leave accruals

Education assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Bernalillo County is seeking a Natural Resources and Energy Efficiency Program Manager in the Public Works - Technical Services Department. The role oversees the Natural Water Resources Program, including planning, research, and implementation of water and natural resources projects to ensure availability, protection, and quality.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, developing policy guidelines, coordinating with federal/state agencies on grants, and representing the county on boards and

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environment or Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of work experience in water and energy related projects with experience with state or federal agencies.
• Four (4) years of managerial experience.

Mansioni

• Manages the natural resources section, directing studies, regulatory compliance, plan review, permitting, enforcement, and public outreach.
• Supervises staff, issues assignments, evaluates performance, defines goals, and develops program policies.
• Represents the department on boards, committees, public hearings, and with the Director or Deputy County Manager.
• Reviews facility and regional environmental planning documents and integrates county facilities into regional scopes.

Conoscenze

Project management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environment or Natural Sciences, or a related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Posting Title: Natural Resources And Energy Efficiency Program Manager Department: Public Works - Technical Services Location: 2400 BROADWAY SE Pay Range: $89,128.00 - $140,733.00 Close Date: November 24, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

The Natural Resources and Energy Efficiency Program Manager manages the Natural Water Resources Program, including the research, planning, and implementation of short- and long-term water and natural resources-related facilities, projects, and programs. Ensures water availability, protection, and quality. Employee supervision includes hiring selection, training oversight, performance assessments, coaching, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the natural resources section in all aspects and direct section personnel on technical studies, regulatory compliance, ordinance development, plan review, permitting, enforcement, and public outreach.
• Supervises staff and directs administrative activities, including issuing assignments, evaluating performance, defining goals and objectives, setting performance measures, and developing and maintaining program guidelines and policies.
• Prepares environmental-related policies and recommendations for the Technical Services Department, Public Works Division, and other county departments as warranted or directed.
• Represents the department and/or Public Works Division on various boards, committees, at public hearings, and as otherwise directed by the Director or Deputy County Manager.
• Reviews and prepares county-specific facility and regional environmental planning documents and designs, integrating Bernalillo County facilities into regional environmental planning scopes.
• Participates in multi-jurisdictional and regional water resource and infrastructure planning processes and studies.
• Establishes relationships and oversees the grant application process and reporting with federal and state agencies funding environmental-related projects for Bernalillo County.
• Maintains and advances environmental technical proficiencies for both self and staff to provide internal technical capacity in support of county programs and departments.

The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, Environment or Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of work experience in water and energy related projects, experience with state, federal agencies in water infrastructure, or water and natural resources development and protection.
• Four (4) years of experience in a managerial role.

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed 75% indoors and 25% outdoors, which entails exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment on an even carpeted or tiled surface.
• Outdoor duties may be performed on both even and uneven surfaces, which may be either wet or dry. Surfaces may be inclined or flat, ranging from natural undisturbed soil to gravel, asphalt, or concrete.
• Work may be performed alone or as part of a group.
• Work hazards or potential hazards include exposure to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, mists, and severe weather conditions; driving vehicles; working in and around heavy equipment; and performing duties on rough terrain.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Telephone, two-way radio, calculator/adding machine, measuring devices, photocopier, fax machine, paper forms, writing instruments, computer, and computer-aided design (CAD) equipment are used in the performance of duties.
• A county vehicle is used for traveling from site to site throughout the County.
• For outdoor duties, safety vest and hard hat are used.