PUEBLO PLANNER
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PUEBLO PLANNERDescription:Position SummaryUnder Lands Director provides community development and economic development planning services for the Pueblo of Sandia.Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesigns and implements land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, capital, special project, comprehensive, and strategic planning processes to include land use and protection, transportation circulation, annual and multi-year capital improvement, general development strategy, and special projects and programs.Supports and updates other directors' special projects and program planning to include Village Plan Overall Economic Development Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.Knowledge of federal, Tribal, state and local planning funding opportunities.Reviews general development plans from the Pueblo's departments which would fall in line with reviewing and updating the ICIP.Coordinates with multiple departments to develop and maintain a 5-year comprehensive strategic plan for the Pueblo of Sandia.Recommends policies for planning and development.Maintains planning documents and records.Develops budgets using federal grant funds for planning and development initiatives.Works with the housing department to update housing plans and policies.Prepares scope of work and manages planning contracts.Conducts research, collects data, and prepares summaries to assist Tribal Council in making informed decisions.Works with existing health, education, and community service committees and boards on planning needs and issues.As approved by the Pueblo, represents the Pueblo on regional planning bodies and tasks forces.Works with the Census Clerk to maintain Pueblo demographic databases.Identifies potential sources of funding for planning and development initiatives.Prepares and delivers oral, graphic, and written presentations to Tribal Council, the Governor, and others.Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in building a cohesive working relationship with co-workers and internal/external contact.Key Performance IndicatorsThis position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic principles of community planning.Knowledge of capital improvement planning principles and processes on Tribal lands and in New Mexico.Knowledge of distinctions between Tribal and non-tribal economic development.Ability to provide technical advice and information in areas of expertise to Tribal Council.Ability to determine information needs, collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analysis and reports.Ability to analyze and develop timelines, project needed resources and monitor and evaluate.Knowledge of federal, state and foundation grants requirements and application procedures.Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.Ability to prepare and delivers presentations to Tribal Officials.Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.Experience in database management.Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and exercise self-management.Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.Position SummaryUnder Lands Director provides community development and economic development planning services for the Pueblo of Sandia.Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesigns and implements land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, capital, special project, comprehensive, and strategic planning processes to include land use and protection, transportation circulation, annual and multi-year capital improvement, general development strategy, and special projects and programs.Supports and updates other directors' special projects and program planning to include Village Plan Overall Economic Development Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.Knowledge of federal, Tribal, state and local planning funding opportunities.Reviews general development plans from the Pueblo's departments which would fall in line with reviewing and updating the ICIP.Coordinates with multiple departments to develop and maintain a 5-year comprehensive strategic plan for the Pueblo of Sandia.Recommends policies for planning and development.Maintains planning documents and records.Develops budgets using federal grant funds for planning and development initiatives.Works with the housing department to update housing plans and policies.Prepares scope of work and manages planning contracts.Conducts research, collects data, and prepares summaries to assist Tribal Council in making informed decisions.Works with existing health, education, and community service committees and boards on planning needs and issues.As approved by the Pueblo, represents the Pueblo on regional planning bodies and tasks forces.Works with the Census Clerk to maintain Pueblo demographic databases.Identifies potential sources of funding for planning and development initiatives.Prepares and delivers oral, graphic, and written presentations to Tribal Council, the Governor, and others.Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in building a cohesive working relationship with co-workers and internal/external contact.Key Performance IndicatorsThis position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of basic principles of community planning.Knowledge of capital improvement planning principles and processes on Tribal lands and in New Mexico.Knowledge of distinctions between Tribal and non-tribal economic development.Ability to provide technical advice and information in areas of expertise to Tribal Council.Ability to determine information needs, collect and analyze information, and to devise and develop statistical analysis and reports.Ability to analyze and develop timelines, project needed resources and monitor and evaluate.Knowledge of federal, state and foundation grants requirements and application procedures.Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.Ability to prepare and delivers presentations to Tribal Officials.Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.Experience in database management.Ability to prioritize work, multi-task and exercise self-management.Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.Requirements:Education and ExperienceRequired:High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.Bachelor's Degree in Public Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university.Five (5) years' experience directly related to the essential functions specified.Note: Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.License/Certifications/RegistrationsMust possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico driver's license.Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsThe following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this positionPhysical RequirementDescriptionBalancingMaintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.ClimbingAscending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.CrawlingMoving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.CrouchingBending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.FeelingPerceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Finger DexterityPicking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.GraspingApplying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.HearingPerceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.KneelingBending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.LiftingRaising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.PullingUsing upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.PushingUsing upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.ReachingExtending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.SeeingThe ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.WalkingJob requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.SittingParticularly for sustained periods of time.StandingParticularly for sustained periods of time.StoopingBending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.TalkingExpressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.List Working Conditions Required:Work is performed mostly indoor.Work hours subject to change with overtime work required.Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.Some travel required.Specific required movements include the following:Trunk- bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry.Arms - reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate.Legs - lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate.Hands - Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.The content of this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.The job description reflects the assignment of the essential functions of the current position but does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. The essential functions are specified but are subject to change at any time for various reasons, including management discretion.The Pueblo of Sandia reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.Selected candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process. Drug and alcohol screening will continue through post-hire testing to be conducted by a third-party random number generator. Selected candidates must submit to and pass a criminal background screening as part of the pre-employment process.The Pueblo of Sandia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.