Public Works Administrative Services Director

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

FSA

EAP

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a senior administrator to oversee the Administrative Services Division within the Public Works Department. The role directs payroll, AP/AR, purchasing, budgeting, HR, and customer service, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, workflow development, budget prep, and representation on boards and committees to improve transparency and efficiency of county operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field; at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Eleven years total with education mix may be counted; three years supervisory.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages all activities of the Administrative Services Division, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, budgeting, HR, and customer service.
• Develops and implements workflows, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with county policies and laws.
• Prepares and monitors annual department budget and general ledger accounting activities.
• Supervises staff, approves leaves and timesheets, conducts evaluations, and supports hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Represents the department in boards and committees and coordinates with other departments and external agencies.

Skills

Supervisory exp

Budgeting

AP/AR

Accounting principles

HR functions

Policy development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a senior administrator to oversee the Administrative Services Division within the Public Works Department. The role directs payroll, AP/AR, purchasing, budgeting, HR, and customer service, ensuring compliance with policies and laws.

Responsibilities include staff supervision, workflow development, budget prep, and representation on boards and committees to improve transparency and efficiency of county operations.