Middle Rio Grande Collaborative Planning & Operations Director

Position Summary

This is a full-time, salaried position where the successful candidate will plan, manage, and administer the entity setup and on-going activities for the Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative (MRGHC), as described in the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque. Provide recommendations to the County Commission and City Council for the creation and operation of the MRGHC according to the authorities and initiatives set forth in the JPA.

Manage the day-to-day activities of the Commission including but not limited to conducting research, developing recommendations, managing budgets and audits, creating communications, public relations, and communicating with the liaisons for the County Commission and City Council.

• Work with local government officials and partners and coordinate with the Joint Working Committee (F/S R-23-106) to formally establish the MRGHC within the powers and authority granted by the State of NM.
• Communicate to the County Commission and City Council on MRGHC entity setup progress on at least a monthly basis.
• Research, draft, and recommend legislation and operational policies, to the Collaborative, necessary for the completion of the initiatives and goals described in the JPA, including operational structure and budget.
• Manage initial operational funding within applicable regulations, in consultation with the County Commission and City Council.
• Manage ongoing financial operations of the Collaborative including managing budgets, audits, and daily financial activities.
• Monitor and audit the progress of projects to which the Collaborative has provided funding including collecting proof the project is meeting the established guidelines in regards to the number and size of units and rents being charged.
• Provide support for processing related State, County and City legislation (ordinances, resolutions, JPAs, rules, statutes).
• Perform public relations duties including writing and issuing press releases to the media, serving as the main contact for the MRGHC; responding to public inquiries and Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests.
• Assist Commissioners, Councilors and other officials in scheduling meetings, briefings, etc. related to the MRGHC.
• Participate in other committees, task forces and work groups as required.
• Attend public meetings of varying size, including night meetings.
• Assisting the Commission in the development of requirements and processes for screening and funding appropriate projects.
• Publishing and promoting the grant opportunities to the public and stakeholders.
• On-going monitoring of grantee projects to ensure compliance with the guidelines and requirements.

• Planning and surveying where affordable housing currently exists and where gaps in service exist.
• Land banking to acquire vacant land for future development.
• Renovation of existing properties to preserve affordable housing.
• Spurring private development of affordable housing through the use of economic development tools and public infrastructure investments.
• Utilizing an “All Quadrants Approach” to ensure no single area is the focus of development.
• Prioritizing new housing in and near the existing main street and public transit corridors.
• Developing sustainable communities coupling market-rate and affordable housing.
• Creative financing, leveraging public and private monies.
• Building relationships with both large-scale and micro-developers.
• Conducting outreach and education to all stakeholders.
• Exploring innovative models for the development and construction of affordable housing.
• Coordination between the Parties on respective zoning ordinances.
• Building permitting, inspection, and other best practices to accomplish mutual goals.

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred, ideally in areas of Public Administration, Business Administration, Executive Management, and/or Social Services.
• A minimum of 3 years in administration management.
• Research, analysis, development, and implementation of legislation.
• Development of public policies and governmental finance.
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