City of Albuquerque Director of Technology and Innovation

City of Albuquerque Director of Technology and Innovation

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2601243

Department

Technology and Innovation

Division

TI-Strategic Support-DTI

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

NU

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Position Summary

Provide visionary, innovative, and inclusive leadership for the Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI) to position DTI as a high-value, high performing, and service-oriented asset for the City of Albuquerque and the community. Align the activities and services of the Department with City goals and needs. Coordinate services with other divisions, departments and outside agencies, consultants and vendors. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Department Directors and city officials.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

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.

Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities on a city-wide basis including, but not limited to, network and voice communications, imaging and video components, ERP, public safety, email communications, and 311 Community Contact Center.
• Direct cybersecurity resources, services, and activities utilizing DTI's cybersecurity team and working with all departments' information technology and data management resources.
• Direct department services and activities in support of City departments, services, staff, and partners.
• Direct, in accordance with City technology governance, the establishment, review, and maintenance of City technology policies and standards.
• Oversee review and remediation efforts to ensure compliance with relevant internal and external statutory, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Direct the development and implementation of departmental objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; oversee the integration of city systems in assigned program areas.
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, tools, and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Serve as an advisor for the City on information systems business and technology issues, challenges, and opportunities; review contracts, grants, budgets and other items to assist the City in evaluating, assessing, implementing, maintaining, and updating appropriate technology tools and services.
• Stay abreast of City goals and programs; work with departments to ensure best possible alignment of technology resources with those goals and programs.
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Represent the Department of Technology and Innovation to other divisions, departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and the community.
• Provide staff assistance to the Administration; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions including the City of Albuquerque Information Systems Committee and the Technical Review Committee.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive community inquiries and complaints.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

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.

Masters degree from an accredited college or university; and

Seven (7) years management experience in information systems; and

To include six (6) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Drivers License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operators Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; use of computer keyboard.

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.

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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

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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 Drivers License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Drivers License)?

• Yes
• No

04

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

05

I acknowledge that I am applying for a position that requires a successful completion of a security background check conducted by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerques Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Albuquerque

Address 400 Marquette N.W.

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87103

Phone 505 768-3700

Website http://CABQ.GOV