Strategic Director of Housing & Economic Development

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 146,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote & flex-work options

Education assistance program

Health benefits

Lucrative retirement

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Director II for the Housing and Economic Development Department to integrate housing, economic development, and HUD‑funded activities into a coordinated program portfolio. You will lead strategic initiatives, oversee complex developments, and align investments with county priorities for long‑term sustainability.

The role requires a strong background in housing, economic development, and public leadership, with a focus on collaboration with developers, financial

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of work experience managing housing, real estate, economic development, or community development programs.
• Four (4) years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Provides integrated strategic leadership across housing, economic development, housing development, and Housing Authority programs to advance coordinated County priorities.
• Develops and implements strategies that connect housing production and preservation with economic development, employment, infrastructure, community revitalization, and investment.
• Oversees complex housing and economic development initiatives from concept, planning, and feasibility through financing, implementation, and long-term operations.
• Evaluates development and investment opportunities and recommends projects and investments based on financial feasibility, public benefit, risk, market conditions, and alignment with County priorities.
• Develops financing and investment strategies that leverage County, federal, state, and private resources to expand housing and economic development capacity.
• Structures and leads public-private partnerships, joint ventures, and intergovernmental collaborations to advance strategic development and investment objectives.
• Provides strategic oversight of County-owned and managed housing assets, including preservation, rehabilitation, redevelopment, financial sustainability, and long-term portfolio performance.
• Oversees Housing Authority programs and HUD-funded activities, ensuring effective program delivery, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and alignment with broader County housing goals.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with developers, financial institutions, housing providers, businesses, nonprofits, governmental agencies, residents, and community partners to advance County priorities.
• Monitors portfolio and program performance, budgets, funding, market conditions, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks; identifies issues and directs corrective or strategic actions as needed.
• Advises County leadership and the County Commission on housing needs, economic conditions, development and investment opportunities, policies, and funding priorities.
• Develops policies, procedures, and performance measures that strengthen accountability, efficiency, equity, and effective stewardship of public resources.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Real Estate Development, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Director II for the Housing and Economic Development Department to integrate housing, economic development, and HUD‑funded activities into a coordinated program portfolio. You will lead strategic initiatives, oversee complex developments, and align investments with county priorities for long‑term sustainability.

The role requires a strong background in housing, economic development, and public leadership, with a focus on collaboration with developers, financial