City of Albuquerque · 1 week ago
Director Office of Equity and Inclusion UN
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expThe City of Albuquerque is seeking a Director for the Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) to oversee all operations and programs within the department. The role involves planning, directing, and enhancing strategies that support the Mayor’s initiatives, while promoting equity and inclusion across the community and facilitating collaboration with various agencies.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Plan, oversee and direct all operations, programs and activities within the OEI Department
Oversee OEI, Administrative Services, Policy and Training, Contract Management, Data Dissemination
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
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
Qualification
Preferred
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
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
Three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred
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
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
Company
City of Albuquerque
City of Albuquerque is the municipal government of the largest city in the state of New Mexico.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lawrence Rael
Chief Operating Officer
Chris Daniel
Chief Investment Officer
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