Position Summary

Under Lands Director provides community development and economic development planning services for the Pueblo of Sandia. 

Supervision Exercised

Reports to the Lands Director.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

1. Designs and implements land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, capital, special project, comprehensive, and strategic planning processes to include Land Use and Protection, Infrastructure of Wet and Dry Utility and Surface Water, Transportation Circulation, Annual and Multi-year Capital Improvement, Environmental Protection, General Development Strategy, and Special Projects and Programs.
2. Supports and updates other directors' special projects and program planning to include Village Plan Overall Economic Development Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.
3. Knowledge of Federal, Tribal, State and Local planning funding opportunities.
4. Administers the Pueblo of Sandia Development Guidance System and manages the Pueblo's Development Review Committee.
5. Reviews departments’ annual work plans that inform General Development Strategies.
6. Reviews general development plans from Pueblo enterprises that inform General Development Strategies and economic development planning.
7. Coordinates with multiple departments to develop and maintain a 5 year comprehensive strategic plan for the Pueblo of Sandia.
8. Recommends policies for planning and development.
9. Maintains planning documents and records.
10. Develops budgets using federal grant funds and for planning and development initiatives.
11. Develops annual and five-year housing plans in coordination with the Governor and Tribal Council.
12. Prepares scopes of work and manages planning contracts.
13. Conducts research, collects data, and prepares summaries to assist Tribal Council in making informed decisions.
14. Works with existing health, education, and community service committees and boards on planning needs and issues.
15. As approved by the Pueblo, represents the Pueblo on regional planning bodies and tasks forces.
16. Works with the Census Clerk to maintain Pueblo demographic databases.
17. Identifies potential sources of funding for planning and development initiatives.
18. Prepares and delivers oral, graphic, and written presentations to Tribal Council, the Governor, and others.
19. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Secondary Duties And Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

1. Knowledge of basic principles of community planning.
2. Knowledge of capital improvement planning principles and processes on tribal lands and in New Mexico.
3. Knowledge about specific economic development activities and factors which affect those activities, such as workforce, land, natural resources, utility infrastructure, codes and regulations, and financial capital.
4. Knowledge of distinctions between tribal and non-tribal economic development, e.g., tax incentives.
5. Ability to provide technical advice and information in areas of expertise to Tribal Council.
6. Ability to determine information needs, collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analysis and reports.
7. Ability to analyze and develop time lines, project needed resources, and monitor and evaluate.
8. Knowledge of Federal, state and foundation grants requirements and application procedures.
9. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
10. Ability to prepare and delivers presentation to Tribal Officials.
11. Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.
12. Experience in database management.
13. Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and exercise self-management.
14. Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and Power    Point

Minimum Qualifications, Education And Experience

Required

1. High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Public Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
3. Seven (7) years’ experience directly related to the essential functions specified.
4. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.

Licensing Status

1. Must be able to successfully pass a background and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
2. Will require a post-offer, pre-employment and random drug screening.

Working Conditions

1. Work is performed mostly indoor.
2. Work hours subject to change with overtime work required.
3. Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.
4. Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.
5. Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.
6. Specific required movements include the following:
   1. Trunk- bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry.
   2. Arms – reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate.
   3. Legs – lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate.
   4. Hands – Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.
7. Some travel required.

Position Notes

8/15/2017:  Revised format of document.

2/22/2017:  Revised Major Duties & Responsibilities.

11/13/2015: Resolution 2015-153: Wage Structure Revision. 

11/13/2015 – Revisions completed:

Tribal Council Resolution 2015-135 – Revised Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience section to include Required/Preferred sections.

Tribal Council Resolution 2015-136 – Revised verbiage for education requirement.

Tribal Council Resolution 2015-141 – Revised verbiage for Licensing Section.

Tribal Council Resolution 2015-145 – Revised education and certification requirements.

10/04/2013 – New Position approved by Tribal Council per Resolution 2013-253.