King County Housing Authority Hiring for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Program Manager Job at Tukwila, WA Full Time

Effective December 1, 2021, the King County Housing Authority has instituted a COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy that requires all regular, part-time, and temporary employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the health and safety of its workplace and community. Newly hired employees must provide proof to KCHA Human Resources after an offer of employment has been made and before their first day of employment that they are fully vaccinated. Individuals with a qualifying medical or religious reason may submit a request for exemption and reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualifying individuals if the accommodations do not present an undue hardship.

Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by May 6, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.

King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is currently recruiting for a talented Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager to join the inaugural Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) located in Tukwila, Washington.

KCHA aspires to become an anti-racist organization both within the agency and in the communities it serves. Acknowledging a range of intersectional identities and placing an intentional emphasis on racial equity, KCHA established the Office of EDI to help shape and lead organization-wide strategy to embed EDI into every aspect of KCHA’s work. The Office of EDI provides agency-wide support, including to the Board of Commissioners, needed to help KCHA live out EDI values in its work every day to enhance and achieve KCHA’s mission, vision and strategic goals.

KCHA is quite diverse in its representation as an agency; however, Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) are not uniformly distributed throughout all levels of leadership. Therefore, there is an intentional focus on ensuring all elements of KCHA are equitable and diverse, including residents, the Board, community partners, practices and policies, housing programs offered and initiatives. KCHA will strive to have equity at the heart of everything we do as it is front and center in our mission. In the coming years, KCHA plans to build a best-in-class EDI program.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, a member of KCHA’s Executive Team, the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager will be managing, evaluating and overseeing the implementation of a broad range of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) programs and activities. Responsibilities include developing and evaluating EDI audit/review programs, reviewing a variety of operational processes aimed to assess and/or enhance equity, facilitating workforce development strategies, maintaining databases, presenting information, and data analysis and reporting.

KCHA is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link.

• EDI Program Development: Plan, organize, and evaluate initiatives and activities aimed to support KCHA’s EDI programs and activities. Analyze, develop, and implement policies and procedures applicable to cross-departmental EDI initiatives. Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives and work standards. Serve on a variety of committees and task forces, including spearheading a Housing Authority EDI Council. Prepare statistical and operational records and reports. Attend technical workshops, professional development opportunities, and local meetings to stay abreast of current trends and issues impacting the EDI sector.
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  Program Evaluation & Assessment: Coordinate agency-wide activities aimed to assess KCHA’s efforts on EDI and cross-cultural inclusion programs, establish best practices and identify programs to remove barriers that hinder engagement, particularly among hard-to-reach and/or hard-to-retain populations (internal – employees and external – residents/applicants & stakeholders). Research, prepare and coordinate EDI reports with recommendations aimed to address program deficiencies and/or concerns related to EDI principles. Coordinate activities among KCHA’s employee committees to enhance KCHA’s culture of inclusive collaboration and leverage resources. KCHA’s committees include, but are not limited to Race, Equity and Inclusion (REDI), Green Team, Employee Association, Data Governance, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health & Safety and Wellness & Resiliency. Develop, implement and evaluate a mechanism to provide technical assistance live, on-demand and/or recorded aimed to mitigate unconscious bias, to educate and shape organizational culture, practices and systems through an equity lens within the agency and the communities we serve.
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  Data Analysis, Reporting & Outreach: Identify, track and assess EDI metrics and prepare periodic reports for senior management for evaluating/measuring the impact of the EDI programs and activities, including but not limited to cross-cultural resource initiatives for return on investment. Collaborate with HR, Housing Management and Policy, Research and Social Impact teams to develop survey instruments to measure satisfaction of EDI initiatives. Create instruments linking EDI and cross-cultural awareness to KCHA’s performance management processes, initiatives and strategies. Develop multicultural and multilingual strategies, implement metrics aimed to assess progress made by KCHA with its efforts to foster courageous and inclusive conversations aimed to address specific concerns and/or issues. Oversee the implementation of operational interventions related to EDI and/or cross-cultural initiatives and activities. Maintain a network of public and private partners who to amplify KCHA’s EDI efforts. Provide agency-wide support programs aimed to assist underrepresented, hard-to-reach and/or hard-to-retain populations (internal and external). May lead outreach efforts for third-party vendors and other key stakeholders to supplement KCHA’s EDI programs and activities. Conduct compliance reviews and/or monitor reports to measure success and meet goals. Provide technical assistance to help operations embed EDI principles into their operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy or closely related field AND
• Three years of experience in program development, implementation and/or evaluation in Human Resources, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Business Administration, Public Housing or a closely related field OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures related to equity, diversity & inclusion, Civil Rights Act of 1957, and HUD’s Title VI Regulations.
• General knowledge of principles, methods, and applications of data gathering, analysis and report preparation techniques.
• Applies effective written and verbal communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages to internal and external stakeholders; communicates clearly and effectively via multiple methods.
  • Prepares clear and concise reports.
  • Presents frameworks and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.
  • Interprets and explains complex data analyses and research findings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contributes to a work environment that embraces and appreciates diversity; values organizational diversity; treats others with respect; promotes cooperation.
• Takes responsibility for own work performance and balancing critical job requirements, initiating and completing work; manages time/conflict/stress; ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal relations skills with the ability to work collaboratively to garner the trust, respect, and confidence from others; can be relied upon to achieve excellent results.
• A collaborative team member who is also a strong leader with well-developed organizational and time management skills; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive manner while regularly inviting feedback and suggestions.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
• Understands technical aspects of the position and continuously builds knowledge, keeping up-to-date on the substantive and procedural aspects of the role.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint; and database software.

Special Requirements:

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the first day of employment or have an approved medical or religious exemption and reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualifying individuals if the accommodations do not present an undue hardship.
• Consent to and pass a driver’s and criminal records background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and own or have access to a vehicle to regularly travel between work sites, or have an alternative reliable mode of transportation.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certification within 6-months of hire.

Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses your interest in the position and how your experience and education qualify you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $82,547.00 – $108,000.00 annually. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available.

Physical Work Environment
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Incumbents frequently use standard office equipment including personal computers, telephone and related equipment.

Equal Opportunity:
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.