Job Description
Salary : $46,072.00 - $50,835.20 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2600508
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: PR-OS Natural Research and Vis
Opening Date: 12/02/2025
Closing Date: 12/26/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary Perform technical and professional support work in an assigned planning area including, but not limited to, policy planning, transit, public works, parks and recreation, family and community services and specialized Capital Implementation Program projects; provide information and assistance to the business community, officials and the public on planning, housing and development, Capital Implementation Program projects and related matters.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university directly related to this job description;
and Two (2) years of experience in planning.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge - Principles and practices of planning and development programs which may include current policy-level use, transportation and similar planning-area structure
- Methods and techniques of evaluating site planning and design principles used in assigned planning area
- Methods and techniques of planning research and analysis
- Advanced technical report writing
- Computer hardware and software programs applicable to assigned area of planning
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities - Interpret and explain planning programs, projects and plans in assigned area to the staff, the administration and the general public
- Analyze and compile technical and statistical planning information
- Read, interpret and understand various technical or design documents in assigned planning area
- Review, analyze and respond to City development/planning proposals
- Negotiate with contractors, consultants, vendors, suppliers, agencies and departments as needed
- Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports
- Operate office equipment including a computer
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Total Rewards. Total You. The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state's public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee's contribution. That's higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
Paid holidays? Check
Paid parental leave? Check
Paid birthdays off? Check
Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
- No High School Diploma
- High School Diploma or GED
- Non/degree accredited- Some College
- Associates
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Juris Doctorate
- Doctorate
02
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
- No experience
- 1 to less than 6 months
- 6 to less than 12 months
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years to less than 11 years
- 11 years to less than 12 years
- 12 years to less than 13 years
- 13 or more years
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
Required Question
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area,