City of Riverside Hiring for DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER (Non-Classified*) at Riverside, CA Full Time

The Position

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer recruitment is being facilitated by

Koff & Associates.

The City of Riverside is seeking an experienced, innovative, inspirational and collaborative leader, who is able to create and cultivate a culture of success and achievement. The successful candidate will be a change agent for the organization, introducing ideas and strategies to utilize a changing workforce and workplace more effectively, to provide better services for current and future challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary to build strong business relationships with staff, leadership, community leaders, and business partners at all levels. This is an excellent opportunity for an employee-centric professional who can navigate sensitive topics, has strong coordination and organizational skills, and has a passion for assisting and improving a culture of fairness and trust to better meet the mission and vision of the City; and foster an atmosphere that speaks to developing relationships with employees and management.

Reporting to the City Manager’s office, this position is responsible for developing and implementing short and long-range goals of the city’s strategic plan while specifically promoting a climate of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for employees and the community. Collaborate with City leadership and community stakeholders to establish equity as a shared value by developing policies, practices and programs that create a climate of equity and acceptance that respects, values and responds to diversity of staff, customers, and the community. Lead the city’s efforts and sustain a culture of equity and inclusion for all by identifying inequities, examine community occurrences, increase the accessibility to programs and services, challenge businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, faith-based institutions and all organizations to act. Enhance educational efforts, solidify alliances and partnerships with organizations, promote and support policies prioritizing DEI, encourage training internally and amongst community partners, engage actively with under-represented groups within the City and establish a system for assessing progress. This position develops institutional policies, practices and programs that advance

the City’s commitment to DEI.

• This position is designated as Non-Classified and is exempt from the classified service. The Incumbent shall be appointed “at-will” and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

Work Performed

Example Of Duties

• Drive the development and implementation of the strategic plan, resolutions/policies and frameworks for DEI programs.
• Facilitate and support department training and equity assessments in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.
• Develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain members of communities of color and under-represented groups.
• Develop citywide performance indicators and progress benchmarks to ensure accountability towards equitable delivery of city services. Collect, analyze, and present data measuring the City’s progress on operationalizing DEI.
• Stay abreast of trends and changes in regulatory, market conditions and best practices that may affect DEI, affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity laws and other relevant legislation.
• Facilitate discrimination complaints, including Title VI-related Discrimination complaints in collaboration with relevant City departments, including but not limited to the Human Resources Department, City Attorney’s Office, Community and Economic Development, Police and General Services departments, as well as external City partners such as the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County.
• Manages the preparation of DEI grant applications, in collaboration with the City Grants Administrator, to ensure adequacy, timeliness and additional resources.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal/state/local laws, policies, and procedures (e.g., Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, City Resolution – Racism is Public Health Crisis, City Anti-Racist Vision, City Resolution – Title IV Non-discrimination policy, etc.).

Qualifications

Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, human resources, sociology, public policy or a closely related field.

Experience : Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of government, community, human resources or educational programs related to equity. Experience working in a public agency serving a large population preferred. One (1) year of supervisory experience is required.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• A master’s degree .
• Experience working in a public agency serving a large population.
• DEI certification.
• Experience providing DEI consultation and coaching to senior leaders.

Selection Process

If interested, view the DEI Officer brochure (Download PDF reader) and visit the Koff & Associates website .

To Be Considered, Please Submit

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Five (5) work related references

NOTE: Resumes should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of past organization(s).

The final filing date is Monday, September 4 , 2023 .

For Additional Information, Please Contact

Frank Rojas

Phone: 510-495-0448

[email protected]

OR

Amanda Kreller

Phone: 707-687-2194

[email protected]

Website: https://koffassociates.com/

Resumes will be screened by Koff & Associates and candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to interview with Koff & Associates. Results will be reported to the City of Riverside and the City will select candidates to participate in panel interviews. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.