Pueblo of Laguna

Public Works

 “We are a workforce passionately pursuing excellence. We are one heart, one mind, honoring and reinvigorating the Laguna way of life”….WORKFORCE EXCELLENCE 

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE

Physical Location

Laguna Housing Complex
11 Rodeo Drive, Building B
Laguna, NM 87026

 

Main Contact information

Phone:   (505) 552-1218
Fax:       (505) 552-9560
Email:   Nathan Lucero

Staff Members
     Nathan Lucero, Acting Director
     Judi M. Douma, Executive Assistant
     Dianne Suina, Dispatch/Receptionist
     Tammy Arkie, Construction Records & Accounts Coordinator
     Romulo Lastreto, Engineering Program Manager
     Nathan Lucero, Sr., Roads & Range Manager
     Leon B. Duran, Jr., Fleet Management Manager
     Patrick Dyea, Sr., General Maintenance Manager
     Anne Oandasan, Planning Program Manager

     Vacant, Transportation Specialist

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

MISSION STATEMENT
To achieve excellence in Public Service implementing Workforce Values in department efficiency and positive reinforcement on behalf of the Pueblo of Laguna Tribal Government.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Director’s office provides leadership and administrative support for department programs that serve the Pueblo of Laguna with Engineering, Construction Management and Facilities Maintenance services for the Government, Communities/Villages, Departments and Tribal Entities.

REGULATIONS AND POLICIES

The Department is governed by:

  • Tribal Government Administrative Policies, POL Fiscal Management Policies and POL Personnel Manual
  • Capital Improvement Plan – Process and Protocol
  • Federal funding awards, Federal Highways Administration, Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03, US Customary Units), NFPA 5000, Federal Building Requirements
  • Public Law 93-638 Self Determination Act
  • NM State Department of Finance Administration, Office of Indian Affairs and Office of Special Trustee for Management, Reporting and Funding Allocation requirements
  • NEPA and FAR Regulations
  • Pueblo of Laguna adoption of Building Codes and Life Safety

SERVICE GOALS

The Department of Public Works – Director’s Program provides the following:

  • Annual revisions to Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) Manual
  • Short Term Administration Plan
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Budget Management & Cost Reduction Initiatives
  • BIA Roads Maintenance Program
  • Transportation Planning Program

CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Department of Public Works – Director’s Program – values professionalism and customer service.  Department employees will maintain this aptitude in dealing with those being served.

CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE

Calls for service are handled by this process:   receiving the call, evaluating the nature of the need or request and providing recommendations to the caller.  Should there be a need to continue more dialogue, appointments will be made.

  • Appointments should be verified with the Department Administrative Assistant(s) prior to final commitments to the person requesting assistance.

The Director’s Office has an open door policy, receiving, assisting the tribal administration, tribal programs and the general membership as requested.  The response time on most requests for service is based on the type of service and the nature of the request.