The Gateway Center will be a centrally located, low-barrier emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The Center will be open 24 hours a day throughout the year, and will provide services to help residents obtain permanent housing as quickly as possible. Albuquerque voters approved general obligation funds for the Gateway Center in fall 2019, and design and planning will begin in spring 2020.
Position Summary
Oversee and coordinate the Gateway Center program development within the Department of Family and Community Services; coordinate program requirements with other Departments including the Project/Construction Manager in the Department of Municipal Development other Divisions, agencies and community organizations; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to Department Director and Deputy Director. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in arts or sciences; and Three (3) years of experience with social service program management and development. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. May be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.
Preferred Knowledge
Principles and practices of project management
Administrative organization principals
Principles and practices of management and staff supervision
Contract negotiation and administration
Conflict resolution techniques
Principles of budget development and monitoring including development of control measures to remain within budget
Principles and techniques for persuasive presentation of ideas and concepts
Municipal government and organization
Techniques for working with and influencing community groups
Goal-oriented group facilitation; law enforcement, direct "street" outreach, reentry services, workforce development and community organizing.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Plan and coordinate project work, timelines, roles and responsibilities, establish, evaluate and implement administrative/operational policies, practices and procedures, assess, develop and administer appropriate organizational and staffing structures.
Supervise and direct multiple and diverse functions
Prepare, develop and administer a large and complex budget system; negotiate and administer a variety of contracts; employ cost containment strategies.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, businesses and staff; coordinate a variety of projects and activities inter-departmentally and with outside agencies; plan, organize, direct and coordinate a variety of functional specialties and activities with overlapping work areas.
Analyze complex technical, administrative information and/or telecommunications systems problems, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
Communicate effectively and persuasively; speak in large and small group settings; prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; conduct staff meetings.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Work effectively with diverse community groups.
Encourage and leverage different perspectives, wisdom and experience of group members.
Develop inclusive solutions.
Cultivate shared responsibility and collective accountability.
Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Commit through the design, development and completion of the Gateway Center.
Jan 16, 2020
Full time
The Gateway Center will be a centrally located, low-barrier emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. The Center will be open 24 hours a day throughout the year, and will provide services to help residents obtain permanent housing as quickly as possible. Albuquerque voters approved general obligation funds for the Gateway Center in fall 2019, and design and planning will begin in spring 2020.
Position Summary
Oversee and coordinate the Gateway Center program development within the Department of Family and Community Services; coordinate program requirements with other Departments including the Project/Construction Manager in the Department of Municipal Development other Divisions, agencies and community organizations; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to Department Director and Deputy Director. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in arts or sciences; and Three (3) years of experience with social service program management and development. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire. May be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.
Preferred Knowledge
Principles and practices of project management
Administrative organization principals
Principles and practices of management and staff supervision
Contract negotiation and administration
Conflict resolution techniques
Principles of budget development and monitoring including development of control measures to remain within budget
Principles and techniques for persuasive presentation of ideas and concepts
Municipal government and organization
Techniques for working with and influencing community groups
Goal-oriented group facilitation; law enforcement, direct "street" outreach, reentry services, workforce development and community organizing.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Plan and coordinate project work, timelines, roles and responsibilities, establish, evaluate and implement administrative/operational policies, practices and procedures, assess, develop and administer appropriate organizational and staffing structures.
Supervise and direct multiple and diverse functions
Prepare, develop and administer a large and complex budget system; negotiate and administer a variety of contracts; employ cost containment strategies.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, organizations, businesses and staff; coordinate a variety of projects and activities inter-departmentally and with outside agencies; plan, organize, direct and coordinate a variety of functional specialties and activities with overlapping work areas.
Analyze complex technical, administrative information and/or telecommunications systems problems, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend or adopt effective courses of action.
Communicate effectively and persuasively; speak in large and small group settings; prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; conduct staff meetings.
Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Work effectively with diverse community groups.
Encourage and leverage different perspectives, wisdom and experience of group members.
Develop inclusive solutions.
Cultivate shared responsibility and collective accountability.
Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
Commit through the design, development and completion of the Gateway Center.
The Position
Named as one of the top 10 places to live, Las Cruces, New Mexico, is looking for their next City Manager! The City boasts an educated community, a stable political environment, endless arts and recreational activities, an average of 340 days of sunshine, and a rich history and culture.
As the chief administrator, the Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, managing the work of City personnel, and implementing Council policies, goals, and objectives. The City Manager provides Council with policy and program recommendations and develops the Annual Budget and multi-year Capital Improvement Program. The City Manager currently has six direct reports, which include the Chief of Staff, Assistant City Manager (2), Fire Chief, Police Chief, and City Attorney.
The City Manager’s Office in Las Cruces includes the following five divisions: Administration, Council and Community Support, Fiscal Management, Community Relations, and Fleet Management. The Office has 58.5 FTEs and a budget of $9.7 million.
Qualifications
The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in government with demonstrated leadership in executive-level management to include manager, assistant manager, or department director.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, ICMA-CM, and experience working in the council-manager form of government. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in economic development, budgeting and capital planning, community engagement, and succession planning. Additional preferred qualifications include experience in developing intergovernmental partnerships and working with diverse stakeholders and at-risk populations.
Residency
After employment/appointment, the City Manager must be a resident of the City of Las Cruces.
Compensation
The expected salary range is $180,000 - $250,000 depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by The Novak Consulting Group at thenovakconsultinggroup.com . Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Open until filled with the first review of applications on February 10.
Jan 03, 2020
Full time
The Position
Named as one of the top 10 places to live, Las Cruces, New Mexico, is looking for their next City Manager! The City boasts an educated community, a stable political environment, endless arts and recreational activities, an average of 340 days of sunshine, and a rich history and culture.
As the chief administrator, the Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, managing the work of City personnel, and implementing Council policies, goals, and objectives. The City Manager provides Council with policy and program recommendations and develops the Annual Budget and multi-year Capital Improvement Program. The City Manager currently has six direct reports, which include the Chief of Staff, Assistant City Manager (2), Fire Chief, Police Chief, and City Attorney.
The City Manager’s Office in Las Cruces includes the following five divisions: Administration, Council and Community Support, Fiscal Management, Community Relations, and Fleet Management. The Office has 58.5 FTEs and a budget of $9.7 million.
Qualifications
The minimum requirements for this position are a bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in government with demonstrated leadership in executive-level management to include manager, assistant manager, or department director.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, ICMA-CM, and experience working in the council-manager form of government. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated success in economic development, budgeting and capital planning, community engagement, and succession planning. Additional preferred qualifications include experience in developing intergovernmental partnerships and working with diverse stakeholders and at-risk populations.
Residency
After employment/appointment, the City Manager must be a resident of the City of Las Cruces.
Compensation
The expected salary range is $180,000 - $250,000 depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by The Novak Consulting Group at thenovakconsultinggroup.com . Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Open until filled with the first review of applications on February 10.
Position Summary:
Develop, implement, manage and direct strategic plans and initiatives for the city's Central Purchasing Division
Lead the purchasing services and activities for the city; maximize efficiencies and provide highly responsive administrative support to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Manage and direct the acquisition and contracting of goods and services in the most cost-effective manner possible
Continuously improve purchasing operations and services. Drive change across the city and, in partnership with departments and strategic suppliers, move the city to the next level of sourcing and best practices.
Establish, oversee and manage city-wide purchasing policy, standards and procedures, and proactively monitor compliance with policy
Jan 02, 2020
Full time
Position Summary:
Develop, implement, manage and direct strategic plans and initiatives for the city's Central Purchasing Division
Lead the purchasing services and activities for the city; maximize efficiencies and provide highly responsive administrative support to the Director of Finance and Administrative Services
Manage and direct the acquisition and contracting of goods and services in the most cost-effective manner possible
Continuously improve purchasing operations and services. Drive change across the city and, in partnership with departments and strategic suppliers, move the city to the next level of sourcing and best practices.
Establish, oversee and manage city-wide purchasing policy, standards and procedures, and proactively monitor compliance with policy
POSITION SUMMARY:
To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services.
Functions managed include workers compensation and general liability claims administration, loss prevention, drug testing, employee assistance, health and wellness programs and insurance acquisition.
Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies, and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, insurance, public administration, business administration or a related field, plus eight (8) years professional risk management experience, to include five (5) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and/or Associates in Risk Management (ARM) designation certification is preferred.
Substantial, progressively responsible management experience that demonstrates the ability to direct a citywide internal service department is preferred.
Dec 31, 2019
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY:
To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Risk Management Division of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services.
Functions managed include workers compensation and general liability claims administration, loss prevention, drug testing, employee assistance, health and wellness programs and insurance acquisition.
Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies, and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Related education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, accounting, insurance, public administration, business administration or a related field, plus eight (8) years professional risk management experience, to include five (5) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and/or Associates in Risk Management (ARM) designation certification is preferred.
Substantial, progressively responsible management experience that demonstrates the ability to direct a citywide internal service department is preferred.
Position Summary
Assume management responsibility for the City of Albuquerque's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellness activities.
Provide counseling, case management and critical incident stress debriefing (CISD), including crisis intervention.
Maintain and monitor the city's mental health services.
Provide physical fitness assessments, CPR/First Aid training and management of the City gym.
Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Risk Manager.
Dec 31, 2019
Full time
Position Summary
Assume management responsibility for the City of Albuquerque's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and health and wellness activities.
Provide counseling, case management and critical incident stress debriefing (CISD), including crisis intervention.
Maintain and monitor the city's mental health services.
Provide physical fitness assessments, CPR/First Aid training and management of the City gym.
Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Risk Manager.
