Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Planning & Development Services

415 SILVER AVE SW

$54,018.00 - $85,363.00

October 21, 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.

• Coordinate special projects and research on planning and development matters. Work with other staff members and related departments or agencies to review permit completeness and progress toward compliance.
• Assist contractors, architects, engineers, property owners and others to ensure compliance with approved permits.
• Maintain and update database for department files, i.e. applications, inspections and other processes and respond as record custodian to requests for public information.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with adopted County regulations.
• Prepare recommendations and take enforcement action for non-compliance.
• Assist in compiling department statistics and other data related to zoning and planning cases, and other information needed for budget preparation and other research purposes.
• Monitor and control all phases of project support to assure accuracy, timeliness, and effective use of resources.
• Conduct site inspections for compliance with various County processes.
• Attend meetings (evening if needed) to present department information.
• Prepare oral and written reports and present to boards and commissions.
• Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, review, assist, and participate in the work of staff responsible for records management and IPRA requests. Ensure distribution and compliance with IPRA requests in accordance with State law.
• Act as the Public Records custodian, maintain and update database for department files, i.e. applications, inspections and other processes and respond as record custodian to requests for public information.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requests and activities of the Planning and Development Services Department.
• Identifies, applies and administers financial grants and other related processes in accordance with grant guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Work with the Director in the development, coordination, promotion and implementation of events and programs with the general public, local businesses, community organizations, and recognized neighborhood associations.
• Assist with administration of community outreach grants to include solicitation of applications, qualification of acceptable applicants, review for compliance with award requirements, and disbursement and accounting of funds in accordance with County procurement procedures.
• Attend monthly community meetings and special events; coordinate activities and assist community groups by working to address concerns. Regularly report community issues to the Director for potential action by the County.
• 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…