Salary: $129,355.20 - $187,553.60 Annually
Location : 175 S. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Job Number:Department: City Manager
Division: 1040-CITY MANAGER
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/29/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA: Exempt
Job Announcement 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.
Who we are looking forOur 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.
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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.
This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please
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Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
- Not completed High School
- High School or GED
- Associates or Vocational Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or higher
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or greater in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field?
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Please select the number of years of progressively responsible experience you have in technology, data, analytics, digital transformation, or a related field.
- No experience
- Fewer than 7 years
- 8 - 9 years
- 10 - 11 years
- 12 or more years
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Please select the number of years of management or leadership experience you have involving strategic planning, program development, organizational change, or technology governance.
- No experience
- Fewer than 3 years
- 4 - 5 years
- 5 - 6 years
- 7 or more years
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What best describes your experience working in regulated environments or public-sector organizations?
- No experience
- Fewer than 2 years
- 2 - 5 years
- More than 5 years
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Have you contributed to developing AI strategies, responsible AI frameworks, or data governance policies?
- No experience
- No, but I have related experience
- Yes, as a contribuer
- Yes, as a project leader
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Do you have experience with public procurement, vendor management, and evaluating emerging technology solutions?
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Do you have experience with privacy, security, and compliance considerations for municipal or public-sector data?
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Please list any professional certifications you possess as it related to AI, data management, cybersecurity, or project management. If none, please enter n/a.
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