State Parks Division Bureau Chief - Design & Development (EMNRD #5500)

$39.35 - $62.96 Hourly

$81,843 - $130,948 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 90

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico's economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks' mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe, fun, and educational experiences for the whole family.

Why does the job exist?

This position supervises and manages several critical program areas for the Division which are: The Capital Improvement Program; Recreation Trail Program; Bureau Of Reclamation (BOR) Title 28; Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) construction projects; and the Park Management Plan Program. This position coordinates all land ownership, transfer and acquisition transactions and interactions with other agencies for cooperative agreements and easements on State Park lands and leases, including Bureau of Land Management and State Land Office leases. This position manages permitting of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure to ensure that facilities are in compliance with State and Federal surface and groundwater protection regulations. This position ensures that ground water monitoring wells are adequate for complying with New Mexico Environment Department permits.

How does it get done?

This position ensures that projects are designed and developed to a high degree of quality, maintains control over design and bidding documents, inspects individual construction projects for quality, manages expenditures and payments, and negotiates and manages contracts. This position provides accountability over program budgets, in particular, the Governmental Gross Receipts Tax (GGRT), as well as special appropriation funds and funding grants through the BOR federal program. Provide effective management & administration for the Design & Development Bureau Programs & Projects. Accountable for budget and fiscal responsibilities of the division CIP programs. Manage in support of established Strategic Planning Objectives. Provide effective supervision over assigned staff. This position coordinates all land ownership , transfer and acquisition transactions and interactions with other agencies for cooperative agreements and easements on State Park lands and leases, including BLM and SLO leases. This position manages permitting of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure to ensure that facilities are in compliance with State and Federal surface and groundwater protection regulations. This position ensures that ground water monitoring wells are adequate for complying with NMED permits.

Who are the customers?

Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park.

Ideal Candidate

A Master's Degree in Design, Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or similar filed of study from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of executive level experience with a heavy strategic/functional strategy impact.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role
Extensive experience with project cost estimating, budget development and contract negotiation
Experience with federal/state grant management
Experience working with engineers, architects, ecologists, and landscape architects in the design and construction of park projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent leadership skills
Strong planning skills
Excellent multitasking skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to motivate others
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organization skills

Minimum Qualification

A Master's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below. A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management and/or specialized experience. Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 14 years of experience 2 Associate's degree AND 12 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree AND 10 years of experience 4 Master's degree AND 8 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 6 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

- Valid New Mexico Driver's License
- Defensive Driving Certification within six month from the date of hire

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office and/or field in varying weather conditions, exhaust fumes, fuels, chemicals, & loud noises. Exposure to sunlight, dust, environmental allergens; loud noises; confined spaces, and stressful situations; interaction with the public, local, county and city officials by phone or in person. Sitting, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crawling for extended periods of time may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some statewide travel required with the occasional overnight(s) stay. May be required to work irregular hours.

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Agency Contact Information: Colleen Baker. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.