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Position Summary
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 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 the Office of Equity and Inclusion including administration, community liaisons, culture change, fiscal management, public relations, race equity data Analytics, and other grant or funded programs. This is done in collaboration with Deputy Director(s).
- Manage and advise on departmental operations, financial matters and personnel.
- Manage the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each program administered by the division.
- Track and report on OEI performance measures and report to the Mayor and the Administration.
- Establish, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly and make recommendations to the Administration.
- Oversee the development and administration of the annual budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, contracts, programs and events, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- Oversee the implementation and use of the Marijuana Equity and Community Reinvestment Fund.
- Explain, justify and defend division programs, policies and activities.
- Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues related to Race, Ethnicity, Culture, Age, Access, Sex and Sexual Orientation, Religion, Language, Immigration Status, and other similar related issues.
- Represent OEI to other divisions, departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies and organizations. Establish and maintain community/business partnerships to advance and coordinate the services offered to community. Work across diverse communities and build strong partnerships, with experience in community organizing and working across public and private sectors.
- Participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence to community, divisions, departments, elected officials and outside agencies.
- Develop contracts, RFPs, and RFQs and assist with management of entities awarded to ensure contract compliance.
- Oversee and participate in drafting the development of scopes of work, contract terms, MOUs, grant applications, grant reports, proclamations, and other administrative functions.
- Provide high level technical assistance related to Equity and Inclusion to department directors and the Administration.
- Draft, recommend, and defend equity policies, as appropriate, in close collaboration with the respective City Departments and external partners, following established legislative guidelines and processes.
- Track relevant and important issues related to BIPOC and marginalized communities and make recommendations to internal partners to address community needs, as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain productive partnerships between city government, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and grass roots community groups.
- Develop and maintain healthy relationships with community leaders, diverse groups, businesses and philanthropy.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends, policies, and innovations in assigned areas.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive resident inquiries and complaints.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
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.
Preferred Knowledge
- 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
Preferred Skills and Ability
- 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
Working Conditions
Environmental:
In office and outdoor community settings; requires weekends and evenings.
Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; travel site to site. Ability to carry tables, chairs and other items typical of community outreach events.