Director Office of Equity and Inclusion UN

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 it accessible for management decision‑making and community capacity‑building), preparing the department budget, writing and reviewing grant applications, formulating policies, building and enhancing strategies that support the Mayor’s initiatives and community alignment, coordinating activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies, promoting and championing OEI programs, and providing highly sensitive, responsible, and complex support to the Administration and making direct recommendations 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; they are not intended to reflect all duties performed in the job.

• 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 it by the date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from the 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 municipal government practices, 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 GIS and government tools.
• Municipal budgeting process, funding sources, grant writing, and implementation/evaluation.
• Principles of community engagement, intercultural communication, and 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 to establish and maintain culturally appropriate communication with Tribal leaders and governments and other diverse populations (including English‑language learners, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community).

• Collaborate with traditionally underrepresented communities; facilitate inclusive participation; communicate cross‑culturally.
• Develop programs that include operational and strategic planning, leadership, management, supervision, business communications, public administration and program evaluation.
• Plan strategic processes and maintain 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, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods 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.