Robert Griego
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Collaborative leader and problem-solver dedicated to efficiently manage resources using sound judgment to effect positive outcomes to address community needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
PLANNING MANAGER
SANTA FE COUNTY
06.2008 - 07.2023
- Manages Planning Division team to include programs, budget, staff and mission.
- Provide guidance, oversight and support to include: capital planning process; community planning and public participation; open space and resource management planning and implementation, agriculture and food policy planning, land use and transportation planning.
- Served as primary team member for public input process for successful adoption of the County Sustainable Land Development Code (SLDC).
- Coordinated process to broaden public participation through establishment and implementation of Community Organizations and Registered Organizations (CO/RO) program to maximize public input.
- Managed affordable housing program and served as interim Affordable Housing Administrator
- Served as representative or liaison on multiple organizations and advisory committees to include Regional Planning Authority, County Open Lands, Trails and Parks Committee (COLTPAC), Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), Food Policy Council, North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD), Affordable Housing Task Force, and Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
- Oversaw development of regulations to address Development of Countywide Impact (DCIs) to address hard rock mining, large scale sand and gravel mining, feedlots, junkyards and other DCIs
- Developed and managed Transfer of Development Rights Program to support conservation of agricultural and open space land
- Served on team to develop regulations for production, distribution and consumption of recreational marijuana and created process to develop regulations for community districts .
- Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.
- Assisted with internal financial planning, analysis and budgeting.
- Monitored processes and procedures, making sure company met compliance regulations.
- Worked closely with project managers to create project work scopes and schedules.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Mentored and supported planning team members to create strong workplace culture
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENIOR PLANNER
SANTA FE COUNTY
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Developed the Santa Fe County Community Business Plan w hich resulted in a Certified Community Award through the State Economic Development Department
- Project Manager for an ordinance to create a Media District at the Santa Fe County Business Park
COMMUNITY PLANNER
SANTA FE COUNTY
11.2000 - 08.2006
- Coordinated community planning processes for numerous communities throughout Santa Fe County to include community organization and participation process to include identification of issues , development of community vision, land use plan, and implementation strategies
- Coordinated process for Traditional Historic Community status for boundary amendments for the Village of Agua Fria and La Cienega and La Cieneguilla
- Developed community plans and ordinances in coordination with community planning committees
- Provided presentations to the public, government agencies and Board of County Commissioners
- Coordinated with Village of Galisteo Community to develop the Galisteo Village Revitaliz ation Plan as an amendment to the Galisteo Community Plan as part of the New Mexico Main Streets Frontiers Community Initiative
- Coordinated on multiple grant applications in Santa Fe County to include Scenic Byways Grants, National Historic Trails grant for El Camino Real, CDBG grant projects and Transportation projects
- Village of Cerrillos and Galisteo Village
Technical Assistance Associate
New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund
05.2000 - 11.2000
- Provided Technical Assistance to Loan Fund clients throughout the state
- Organized and facilitated workshops for small business and nonprofit organizations
- Facilitated working groups throughout the state
- Prepared “Economic Impact Assessment of New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund” which, rd
- Certifications and Community Service
Operations Specialist, 3 Intern
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1993
Education
MASTERS OF COMMUNITY AND - REGIONAL PLANNING
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
Skills
- Planning Issues
- Professional Relationships
- Budget Preparation
- Project Management
- Plan Review
- Plan Projects
Timeline
PLANNING MANAGER
SANTA FE COUNTY
06.2008 - 07.2023
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SENIOR PLANNER
SANTA FE COUNTY
08.2006 - 05.2008
COMMUNITY PLANNER
SANTA FE COUNTY
11.2000 - 08.2006
Technical Assistance Associate
New Mexico Community Development Loan Fund
05.2000 - 11.2000
Operations Specialist, 3 Intern
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1993
MASTERS OF COMMUNITY AND - REGIONAL PLANNING
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO