City of Berkeley, CA Hiring for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Berkeley, CA Full Time

The City of Berkeley is seeking a community-minded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer to celebrate unique perspectives, embrace innovation, and lead with impact.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer will direct and review the activities and operations of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division within the City Manager’s Office. This includes coordinating activities with City departments and outside agencies while providing highly responsible and complex support to the City Manager and City Council.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage several high visibility projects related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and related city-wide and departmental initiatives. This position will also develop related training, ensure city wide reporting on projects, and effectively manage the activities and operations of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion division of the City Manager’s Office. This position will also lead initiatives to assess and prioritize needs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, specifically by addressing and meeting regularly with staff across the organization to determine departmental needs and generate ideas for improvement.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a single-position executive management classification. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer’s duties are administrative/managerial and highly complex in nature, involving highly technical functions. The incumbent has broad management authority for the day-to-day operations of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division.

Examples of Duties

The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s) and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the work is consistent with the concept of the classification or is similar or closely related to another duty statement.

• Develop, plan and implement division goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures;
• Coordinate division activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence;
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the division’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the division budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments;
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the division;
• Represent the division to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary;
• Prepare and make presentations to City officials, community members and others as required;
• Provide vision and leadership to effectively integrate inclusion into the organization, working closely with City and community leadership and diversity point people to shape and implement plans and strategies aligned with City goals and create a welcoming environment for all;
• Facilitate and coordinate strategic planning and prioritization in the areas of diversity and inclusion; conduct periodic climate surveys; and work collaboratively to develop and implement strategies and initiatives that advance a climate of diversity and inclusion and support the City’s mission, vision and goals;
• Collaborate with senior management to integrate diversity best practices into City workplace practices, including business practices and programming;
• Engage appropriate stakeholders to develop, implement, operationalize and measure the City’s strategic diversity and inclusion plan, vision and related goals;
• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop strategic hiring and retention efforts to attract and retain a highly talented, diverse workforce;
• Propose citywide policy and administrative changes that impact equity in city government and the delivery of services to the community;
• Coordinate a wide variety of diversity programming at the City and community level addressing all dimensions of diversity and inclusion;
• Create and implement communication strategies and content management for training, web resources, social media and print materials to support diversity inclusion and related initiatives;
• Provide leadership and oversight of programs and activities that promote workplace diversity; serve as an expert advisor on matters of equity and disparities; assist as needed on special assignments and projects involving City-wide equity issues;
• Serve as a spokesperson for the City on matters related to diversity and inclusion;
• Participate on committees, boards, task forces, and in community activities as assigned; attend meetings, conferences, and workshops as assigned;
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other employees and the public using principles of good customer service;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

A TYPICAL WAY OF GAINING THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OUTLINED ABOVE IS:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sociology, education, public administration, ethnic studies, community, or a related field and five years of experience administering community, educational or social justice programs.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record.

Note: The level and scope of the knowledges and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics.

Knowledge of:

• Cultural awareness and methods to build trust, credibility and navigate a complex landscape as it relates to diversity and inclusion;
• Social, political and environmental issues influencing equity program development and implementation;
• Effective institutional change management principles and practices;
• Best practices for building diversity and inclusion;
• Methods for developing and implementing recruitment and retention strategies focused on building a diverse workforce;
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution;
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations;
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs;
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management;
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration;
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
• Investigative principles, methods, and practices;
• Public relations practices and techniques; public speaking;
• Research methods; report writing techniques; statistical concepts and methods; principles and techniques of project management.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Division;
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with highly sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations with broad effects on City policies and issues;
• Develop and implement division policies;
• Gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration;
• Successfully develop, control and administer division budget and expenditures;
• Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff;
• Meet critical deadlines; make decisions under pressure;
• Prepare and give effective public presentations;
• Prepare and present complex narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and other documents;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Exam Access Accommodation: In compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, the City of Berkeley will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must do so no later than the final filing date for receipt of applications, otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Such requests should be addressed to the Human Resources Department | 1-510-981-6800 | [email protected] |2180 Milvia 1st Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Requests can be made via email, phone, or in writing via U.S. mail.

Alternative Application Formats: This application material is available in alternative formats upon request. Alternative formats include audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley | Phone: 1-(510)-981-6300 | TTY: 1-(510)-981-6347| [email protected] and allow 7-10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The City of Berkeley is an EEO/ADA Employer.