The Administrative Office of the Courts is recruiting for a full-time, at-will, AOC Deputy Chief Technical Officer (U) #00032687-21800, for the Judicial Information Division in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, NM. JUDICIAL INFORMATION DIVISION (JID)
In 1994, the New Mexico Supreme Court created the Judicial Information Division (JID) and the Judicial Technology Council (JTech) to develop an enterprise IT structure for the Judicial Branch including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, District Courts and other judicial entities. JID operates within the guidelines established by JTech, whose members are appointed by the Supreme Court. JID is administratively directed by the Director of the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Specifically, JID is responsible for:
Providing the management of a statewide case management system, network infrastructure, hardware and software for judicial branch entities and enterprise level tools.
Providing software tools to enhance the effectiveness, order, and productivity of court operations.
Enhancing the ability, knowledge, and skills of court staff, justice partners, attorneys, and the public to use available technology.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Assists the AOC Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the management of the Judicial Information Division (JID) of the Administrative Office of the Courts for the New Mexico Judicial Branch. The Deputy CTO plays a pivotal role in optimizing IT operations and ensuring alignment between technology architecture, solutions, and court operations. This position requires deep technical expertise, demonstrated ability to communicate technical issues, risks, and solutions in a clear and understandable manner to the Supreme Court and executive leadership, demonstrated analytical problem-solving abilities, and ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. The Deputy serves as a trusted advisor to judicial leadership on IT-related matters, providing insights and recommendations to support critical decision making. Supervision is received from the AOC Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the AOC Director.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
The AOC Deputy Chief Technical Officer (DCTO) will assist the CTO in the management and leadership of JID as well as statewide IT activities. In the absence of the CTO, the Deputy CTO assumes responsibility over JID functions.
Assists the CTO in the development, management and oversight of local and statewide plans for enterprise projects, including research and planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and communication activities.
Researches and negotiates with vendors; assists staff in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs); develops scopes of work; and participates in the selection/evaluation of responses from vendors.
Develops, implements, and maintains centralized, statewide IT project management and procurement processes, and assist in developing internal and statewide procedures.
Supervises, evaluates, mentors, and motivates subordinate managers and professional staff; participates in recruiting and hiring process.
Manages contracts, including compliance and renewals. Works with staff to oversee the management of software and hardware maintenance, service and price agreements and to prepare contracts for IT professional services, technical support, hardware and software.
Analyzes current and anticipated technology, hardware, software development trends, and tools, including cost analysis.
Oversees the production environment and ensures appropriate change management and monitoring process and response times. Develops and presents improvement plans to management teams for possible implementation; determines technical training needs for staff and implement professional development programs.
Monitors and analyzes state and federal legislation related to IT and testifies at local legislative hearings.
Identifies and develops proposals for alternative funding sources for Judiciary IT initiatives, prepares cost analysis, staffing and project plans.
Assists professional staff in preparing for IT committee meetings and works with the CTO to provide accurate reporting of JID activities.
Assists the CTO in ensuring adequate IT support, hardware and software are provided to judicial entities around the state including networking, hardware, and software support.
Coordinates with other AOC divisions to help ensure future plans are aligned with JID standards and processes. Develops strong working relationships based on trust and transparency.
Participates in management team meetings and other IT meetings. Assists the CTO in the development of the Judiciary Information Technology Plan.
Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful applicant should demonstrate experience in IT project planning and execution; budget development and management; policy development; successful oversight of multiple simultaneous projects; preparing and delivering presentations to executive audiences; presenting and testifying before a legislative or similar body; knowledge and understanding of judicial entity technology trends and emerging technologies, programming languages, operating systems, networking, storage, backup, database and telecommunications mythologies, case management application functionality and support, client system support tools, industry standard security and disaster recovery practices; and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following functions are representative, but not all-inclusive of the work environment and physical demands an employee may expect to encounter in performing tasks assigned to this job. Work is performed in an office or court setting. A valid driver's license and travel may be required. The assigned work schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. The employee must regularly interact positively with co-workers, clients, the public, judges, and justices.
This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed
BENEFITS
Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
Paid vacation and sick leave up to eight (8) weeks
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation*
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
May receive physical fitness leave*
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*These benefits vary by job classification or need*
