AI Officer

AI Officer

The City of Chandler City Manager's Office is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an AI Officer. The position is scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler. Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who we are The Strategic Initiatives Department operates within the Office of the City Manager and is responsible for deploying, conveying, and implementing certain projects, policies and programs that span the city departments and incorporate external partners. The department executes the federal and state policy agenda of the City of Chandler to serve the interests of the Chandler community, includes the city's artificial intelligence governance initiatives, manages the city's grant efforts, houses the city's transportation policy and transit strategies including city-wide ADA coordination.

Who we are looking for Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, process development, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to provide leadership and oversight for the City's artificial intelligence initiatives, including strategy development, governance, and implementation. Promotes the responsible and effective use of AI technologies to improve organizational performance and service delivery.

Minimum qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field; and
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in technology, data, analytics, digital transformation, or a related field, including 3 years of management or leadership experience involving strategic planning, program development, organizational change, or technology governance; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications
• Master's degree in data science, computer science, public administration, technology policy or related field.
• Professional certifications relevant to AI, data management, cybersecurity, or project management
• Experience with public procurement, vendor management, and evaluating emerging technology solutions.
• Extensive knowledge leading technology deployment efforts, staff training, and stakeholder engagement related to technology adoption.
• Knowledge of municipal operations and experience developing or implementing organizational AI strategies, responsible AI frameworks, or governance policies.
• Extensive experience managing or coordinating technical projects involving cross-department collaboration.
• Proven ability to translate technical concepts into clear recommendations for nontechnical staff and leadership, including through presentations.
• Experience with privacy, security, and compliance considerations for municipal or public-sector data.