Chief Operations Officer Un

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2400917
Department: CAO
Division: CA-Chief Adminstrative Officer
Opening Date: 12/29/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU
Position Summary
As a member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Operations Officer (COO) will actively participate in strategic, operation, and financial decision-making. The COO will have oversight of multiple departments ensuring achievement of adopted goals and strategies. The COO will have an active role in establishing systems and structures to support the overall vision and strategic direction for the City of Albuquerque while assessing and identifying operational strategies, performance metrics, and financial performance of assigned departments.
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.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably as a Chief Operating Officer or similar position preferred.
Experience managing operational aspects of a large multifaceted organization 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 program development and administration
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Methods and techniques of enforcing applicable codes and ordinances
• Advanced principles and methods of research, analysis and reporting
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Effective metrics and/or performance-based management measurement techniques
• Contract negotiations and management
• Principles of leadership and personnel management

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of a municipal organization
• Interpret, explain, develop and enforce departmental policies, procedures and applicable ordinances, codes and regulations when applicable.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Coordinate division activities and programs with outside agencies and divisions
• Meet programmatic and regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs
• Participate in the development and administration of department goals, objectives and procedures
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Prepare administrative and financial reports
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions 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 keeping abreast of current developments and relevant legislation affecting department operations
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and community groups, City staff and the general public
• Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
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
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

02
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 Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's 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

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