The Director of the City of Albuquerque Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) will plan, oversee and direct all operations, programs and activities within the OEI Department. Responsibilities include overseeing OEI, Administrative Services, Policy and Training, Contract Management, Data Dissemination (collects, analyzes data and makes data accessible for management decision-making and community capacity-building). Oversee the preparation of department budget, the writing and reviewing of grant applications, the formulation of policies related to internal and external matters. Build and enhance strategies that support the Mayor’s initiatives and build alignment with Community, and facilitate the coordination of activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies. Promote and champion OEI programs and activities. Provide highly sensitive, responsible, and complex support to the Administration and make direct recommendations to the Administration regarding Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
This is an unclassified at-will positionJob 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.Education and experience directly related to the requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, Political Science, Law, or a closely related field preferred; and
Eight (8) years or more of progressively responsible leadership experience in equity, inclusion, civil rights, community engagement, public policy, government administration, or a closely related field preferred.
To include three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred.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 6 months from date of hire.
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
- History and current trends in all forms of racism, equity principles and practices in municipal government, and best practices in diversity and inclusion. Experience or knowledge of racial equity impact assessment tools and practices
- Demographics of Albuquerque and geographic distribution of indicators of social assets and vulnerability using different indices and tools common in GIS and government applications
- Municipal budgeting process and in funding sources, grant writing and implementation/evaluation
- Principles of community engagement and of intercultural communication and of language access
- Principles of communication and public information
- Legislative policy-making process
- Tribal sovereignty and government-to-government relations
- Systems Change, Intersectionality, Public Administration, Ethnic and Culture Studies, and Social Justice issues
- Cultural humility and sensitivity skills and ability and experience establishing and maintaining culturally appropriate communication with Tribal leaders and governments and with other diverse populations, including English-language learners, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community
- Collaborate with communities that are traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross-culturally
- Develop programs that include operational and strategic planning, leadership, management, supervision, business communications, public administration and program evaluation
- Planning strategic processes and awareness of systemic and interpersonal bias
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower staff
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
- Identify and respond to sensitive community and organization issues, concerns and needs
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public
- Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
- Prepare administrative and financial reports
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery method and techniques
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
