Santa Fe, New Mexico

Bureau Chief, Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance (DFA/IPDD #10117293)

Onsite$96,358 - $154,173/yrPosted 3 weeks ago

Job details

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $96,358 - $154,173/yr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Apply on: careers.share.nm.gov

About this role

Salary

$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly

$96,358 - $154,173 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C12

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES FULL-TIME, ON-SITE PRESENCE IN SANTA FE.

The Infrastructure Planning and Development Division (IPDD) provides strategic guidance and technical assistance to state agencies, local governments, and tribal entities in planning, funding, and executing infrastructure projects across New Mexico. The division plays a critical role in managing capital investment strategies, streamlining funding opportunities, and ensuring effective policy implementation to support statewide development goals.

Why does the job exist?

The Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance Bureau Chief is a senior leadership position that serves as a critical member of the IPDD executive team, working alongside another bureau chief, deputy director, and the division director. This role is essential for leading a dynamic team responsible for guiding state agencies and local governing bodies through complex infrastructure funding landscapes. The Bureau Chief serves as both a strategic leader and the primary client-facing representative, ensuring exceptional customer service delivery while building the organizational capacity needed to support New Mexico's infrastructure development goals. The position requires a leader who can effectively manage teams, represent the division in high-level meetings and public forums, and maintain strong client relationships that are fundamental to the division's success.

How does it get done?

The Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance Bureau Chief leads a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team while serving as a key member of the IPDD leadership team. Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance community resilience and sustainability across New Mexico, with particular emphasis on rural and frontier areas. The Bureau Chief regularly presents to executive leadership, legislative committees, stakeholder groups, and public forums, requiring strong public speaking and communication skills.

This role involves direct oversight of capital project development processes and grant management activities, requiring hands-on knowledge of project lifecycles, funding mechanisms, and compliance requirements. The Bureau Chief proactively identifies and pursues grant opportunities, provides expert technical assistance on complex funding applications, and ensures quality service delivery to diverse client groups including state agencies, local governments, tribal entities, and community organizations. This position is responsible for overseeing additional funding opportunities such as emergency funds (including watershed protection grants) and the New Mexico Match Fund program (including emergency match fund grants).

Additional responsibilities include building and maintaining strategic partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, and legislative bodies; mentoring and developing bureau staff; and representing the division at high-level meetings and public events. The position requires balancing strategic leadership duties with direct client service, ensuring both team performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Who are the customers?

The Capital Navigation and Funding Assistance Bureau Chief and their team serve a diverse group of stakeholders who rely on expert guidance to navigate capital project funding and related assistance across New Mexico. This position is a key resource for State Agencies; Local Governments; Tribal Entities; Legislative and Executive Capital Teams; Technical Assistance Providers.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with demonstrated success in managing dynamic teams and serving in senior leadership roles. They possess strong public speaking abilities and are comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, from executive leadership and legislative committees to community stakeholders and public forums.

Critical qualifications include substantial working experience in either capital project management or grant writing/administration. This could include experience managing infrastructure projects from conception through completion, overseeing grant programs, writing successful grant applications, or administering federal/state funding programs. The candidate should understand project development processes, funding compliance requirements, and the complexities of multi-jurisdictional partnerships.

The ideal candidate excels in customer service and relationship management, with a proven track record of building trust with diverse stakeholders and maintaining long-term client relationships. They demonstrate strategic thinking capabilities while remaining detail-oriented in execution. Strong analytical skills, including the ability to use data analysis to inform decision-making and communicate findings to various audiences, are essential.

Additional desired qualities include experience working with rural communities, tribal entities, or local governments; knowledge of New Mexico's political and regulatory landscape; and a collaborative leadership style that fosters team development and stakeholder engagement. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a tactical impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling twelve (12) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

State issued ID or Driver's License.
Pre-employment criminal background check is required, and employment offer will not be extended prior to results.

Working Conditions

Working conditions include, but are not limited to: Work is performed in an office setting with occasional late hours, and on-call availability, particularly during legislative sessions. Travel throughout New Mexico is required to meet with constituents, conduct site visits, and attend meetings. The position involves working under time constraints and high-pressure situations with competing deadlines and priorities. The incumbent must maintain the highest level of professional conduct, ethics, and confidentiality while serving as a key organizational representative. Exposure to VDT's, CRT's or UV rays is common due to extensive computer and presentation technology use.

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Agency Contact Information: Scott Wright (505) 919-9038 or Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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