Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including one (1) year of experience which was in a lead, supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for required education up to four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Notes to Applicants
This position resides in the Equity Office and will lead the administration of the Equity Assessment process and all equity consultation needs for multiple assigned departments. This role includes direct support for Equity and Inclusion staff within applicable departments. This position will lead and support these departments in identifying and addressing current and emerging equity and inclusion issues and guide a department-level process in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, practices, and programs addressing their impacts on equity.
Successful candidates will demonstrate: - Ability to design and facilitate productive workshops, brainstorming sessions and training (virtually and in-person)
- Strong relationship-development skills and the ability to work effectively across a diverse
array of teammates, partners and communities - Ability to use a critical analysis of systems and institutions, with the goal of improving quality of life for all residents
- Ability to facilitate difficult conversations about race and racism and its impacts
- Ability to adapt to quickly changing needs and requirements
- Flexibility with regard to work schedule
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
- A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position
Criminal Background Investigation:This position requires a criminal background investigation. If you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System ( CJIS ) background investigation to be hired.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position, and meet the
Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs, occasional evenings/weekends may be required.
Job Close Date 07/29/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Management Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1050 E. 11th Street Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Demonstrated experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders, including boards and commissions, community organizations, and government staff
- Experience designing and facilitating productive workshops, brainstorming sessions and training (virtually and in-person)
- Experience facilitate difficult conversations about race and racism and its impacts
- Participation in and completion of equity-focused trainings, workshops, courses, and certifications
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Evaluates and monitors the quality, responsiveness, efficiency, effectiveness, or impact of department programs and initiatives, service delivery methods, and policies and procedures on continuous equity and inclusion efforts. Evaluates new and existing internal and external departmental organizational and operational policies, procedures, programs, services, and initiatives that support equity and identifies opportunities to maximize efforts and leads policy process review as it relates to equity language and impact. Leads teams and projects in the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Leads Equity Action Plan for department and responsible for developing steps using stakeholder feedback regarding the priority of projects which impact equity. Coordinates and works in collaboration with the Equity Office, employee groups, department divisions, and other stakeholders involved in and affected by programs to advance equity through employee and community engagement and program development, training, and best practices. Monitors and measures performance indicators and progress benchmarks to ensure accountability towards equitable delivery of city services, programs, initiatives, and internal practices. Identifies disparities in department programs and services and works to remove underlying drivers of inequitable program or policy outcomes. Drives leadership awareness for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives. Acts as an advisor to executive management and recommends process improvement strategies regarding resource allocation, talent management, and organizational alignment. Gathers, analyzes, and reports data to identify issues, trends, demographics, or other relevant information and statistics to drive equity and inclusion project methodology. Facilitates research data and coordinates stakeholder quantitative and qualitative data analysis of equity initiatives. Researches and stays abreast of equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices and legislation. Coordinates communication strategies for department equity actions.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal equity and inclusion program.
- Knowledge of issues, best practices, and legislation related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Knowledge of principles and practices and developments in concepts, trends, and current issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to assess current programs and practices for equitable outcomes
- Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy and maintain confidentiality as required.
- Ability to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs and recommend adjustments.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including one (1) year of experience which was in a lead, supervisory, project, or program management capacity. Experience may substitute for required education up to four (4) years. Do you meet the required qualifications?
* Are you a current City of Austin employee?
* Briefly share your experience partnering with City staff and residents to achieve project or program level success. In your answer, please share what the successful outcomes were and please include the position on your application where you gained this experience and what specific role you played in this success.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your participation in and completion of equity-focused trainings, workshops, courses, and certifications, as well as how you have applied your learnings to your current or previous roles.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience working with a comprehensive municipal equity and inclusion program and/or equity assessment process.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
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