State of New Mexico
IT Technology Officer
State of New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
$38.44 - $61.50 Hourly
$79,950 - $127,920 Annually
This position is a Pay Band IF
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency (NMDHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing terrorist attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause.
Why does the job exist?
This position will serve as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) including the State Fire Marshals Office (SFMO) and its satellite offices including the Fire Academy in Socorro, and at the Albuquerque TIWA building; The CTO will provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning in the management of personnel, annual budgets, cost effectiveness, contracts, IT projects and programs for all areas of information systems and technology in support of the Agency; The CTO must take charge of all emergency response IT infrastructure and will have oversight of all areas of information systems and technology, including innovation, policy, planning, design, integration, delivery, evaluation, privacy, security, incident response and continuity.
How does it get done?
Provide strategic leadership, management and direction for the DHSEM administrative and operations-related functions of the agency IT program(s) with responsibility for overall success. This position supervises a small number of IT personnel in accordance with State of New Mexico personnel guidelines. The mission and goals of the IT enterprise are realized through the management of staff and projects using exceptional written and oral communication skills and a positive and collaborative service-oriented approach.
Who are the customers?
DHSEM/SFMO staff, management and contractors.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate:
-Can work with DHSEM senior management, bureau chiefs and others to understand the IT business requirements of the agency, including both cellular and landline communications and their correlation with IT services.-Manage application or infrastructure development projects ensuring compatibility with existing agency systems, technical architecture, and identify when it is necessary to modify the technical solution architecture to accommodate both continual operations and developing project needs.-Be able to efficiently and effectively operate all IT and communication programs of DHSEM.-Can identify and implement best practices and standards in process, design, architecture and operations in all aspects of information systems and technology domain/ecosystem, ensuring delivery of agency business services.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering or similar technical degree four (4) years of experience in at least two of the following areas: Applications Development, IT Architecture, Data Management, Network Administration, Project Management, IT Security/Compliance, or Systems Administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
6 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 years of experience•Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
•If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with no limitations or restrictions. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some travel may be required. Occasionally work extra hours, on weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Regina Chacon. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
$79,950 - $127,920 Annually
This position is a Pay Band IF
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of the closing date.
The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency (NMDHSEM) works to protect the people of New Mexico and the nation through a comprehensive and coordinated program of mitigating hazards, preparing for emergencies, preventing terrorist attacks, and recovering from disasters regardless of cause.
Why does the job exist?
This position will serve as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) including the State Fire Marshals Office (SFMO) and its satellite offices including the Fire Academy in Socorro, and at the Albuquerque TIWA building; The CTO will provide leadership, vision, and strategic planning in the management of personnel, annual budgets, cost effectiveness, contracts, IT projects and programs for all areas of information systems and technology in support of the Agency; The CTO must take charge of all emergency response IT infrastructure and will have oversight of all areas of information systems and technology, including innovation, policy, planning, design, integration, delivery, evaluation, privacy, security, incident response and continuity.
How does it get done?
Provide strategic leadership, management and direction for the DHSEM administrative and operations-related functions of the agency IT program(s) with responsibility for overall success. This position supervises a small number of IT personnel in accordance with State of New Mexico personnel guidelines. The mission and goals of the IT enterprise are realized through the management of staff and projects using exceptional written and oral communication skills and a positive and collaborative service-oriented approach.
Who are the customers?
DHSEM/SFMO staff, management and contractors.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate:
-Can work with DHSEM senior management, bureau chiefs and others to understand the IT business requirements of the agency, including both cellular and landline communications and their correlation with IT services.-Manage application or infrastructure development projects ensuring compatibility with existing agency systems, technical architecture, and identify when it is necessary to modify the technical solution architecture to accommodate both continual operations and developing project needs.-Be able to efficiently and effectively operate all IT and communication programs of DHSEM.-Can identify and implement best practices and standards in process, design, architecture and operations in all aspects of information systems and technology domain/ecosystem, ensuring delivery of agency business services.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, Engineering or similar technical degree four (4) years of experience in at least two of the following areas: Applications Development, IT Architecture, Data Management, Network Administration, Project Management, IT Security/Compliance, or Systems Administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.
Substitution Table
These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
8 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
6 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
8 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
4 years of experience4 Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience5 PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 years of experience•Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
•If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to background check and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with no limitations or restrictions. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some travel may be required. Occasionally work extra hours, on weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Regina Chacon. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.