CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Administrative Services/Information Management
SUPERVISOR: Administrative Services Director

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Administrative Services Director, directs, plans, and organizes information technology and records management programs within the County. Develops and implements strategic plans for the county’s information technology and records infrastructure in support of County strategic goals. Directs the planning and implementation of enterprise IM systems in support of operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, customer service quality, and business development. Responsible for all aspects of the organization’s information technology, telecommunications and supporting systems. May act as the Administrative Services Director. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years’ experience in information technology or related field.
• Five years in a supervisory capacity across all years of job-related experience.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation, including FBI fingerprint check. Must not have been convicted of a felony.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience in an administrative capacity and budget development across all years of job-related experience.
• Experience in oversight and strategic planning across all years of job-related experience.
• PMP, ITIL or any Microsoft, Cisco, or Industry equivalent advanced certification.
• Experience with the following: enterprise databases, enterprise applications, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), enterprise backup systems, enterprise switching and routing, enterprise infrastructure, enterprise servers and enterprise web site management and development.
• Experience with deployment, oversight, and operational usage of Cloud computing platforms
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Code : 27053-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Posting Start : 10/05/2026

Posting End : 10/30/2026

Salary: $129,805.10-$211,367.64