• Job Description

  Req#: R-13516

  Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

  Pay Range:

  $92,836.40 - $139,256.28 Annual

  Department:

  Department of Community Services (DCS)

  Job Type:

  Regular Non-Represented

  Exemption Status:

  United States of America (Exempt)

  Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  January 28, 2024

  
  The Opportunity:

  *only apply one for this position*

  Overview:
  

  This Work Matters!

  Here at Multnomah County, we have developed a key question to align our efforts and assist us in making day-to-day decisions in all areas of our organization: Do my actions instill trust, promote safety and foster belonging? These conditions are critical for each of us bringing our best selves to work and providing the highest quality work for our community. The more we collectively drive our actions to create an environment of safety, trust and belonging, the more opportunity there is for our community to thrive.

  The Department of Community Services (DCS) holds a core value of equity and provides support for staff in learning how to grow in this area. As the Equity and Inclusion Manager, you will lead and develop department-wide equity and inclusion initiatives. This involves integrating equity and racial justice into the areas of organizational culture, programming, finances, HR processes, training, policy community engagement, communications, and the implementation of strategic initiatives.

  You will help us move beyond aspiration to action and assessment and will be instrumental in helping to promote a workplace where every employee experiences safety, trust and belonging. We look forward to working with you and supporting you as we do our best to guide our work in creating an equitable and inclusive work environment for all employees, allowing each person to contribute their full potential and feel valued.

  Primary Responsibilities:

  In the Equity and Inclusion Manager role, you will lead our department in spearheading the DCS Equity Strategic Plan and in implementing initiatives within the county-wide Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and Inclusively Leading with Race initiative . The work will focus on attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, collaborating with leadership to foster inclusivity and leading the development of change management policies with a focus on increasing organizational capacity for equity and justice in decision-making and intercultural competence. You will be instrumental in creating procedures and projects that further diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the Department.

  Additionally, you will identify, provide or develop training and coaching regarding anti-racism and equity. Your role will be responsible for leading the department’s Equity Committee and providing consultation, recommendations, and support to the department Executive Management Team on diversity, equity, inclusion and workplace culture issues. Furthermore, you will lead efforts to develop awareness, action, and cultural responsiveness among staff. These efforts will cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage and vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community mindedness, shared power, hope, and openness to challenging and nuanced conversations. In turn, this will help DCS engage with the community to provide equitable service delivery.

  Finally, you will have strong project management skills to translate the above stated policies, initiatives and plans into concrete action for DCS in order to enact real change.

  
  The Ideal Candidate:
  Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Ability to establish and maintain culturally meaningful, impactful, and intentional working relationships with individuals from a wide range of identities and backgrounds.

  • Ability to make connections with and establish brave spaces that foster safety, trust, and belonging for employees with particular specialty in BIPOC communities.

  • Knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias, institutional racism and other systemic oppressions.

  • Ability to apply conflict resolution practices, to tolerate ambiguity and discomfort, to maintain confidentiality, and to model these competencies for others.

  • Knowledge and understanding of cultures, customs and social experiences of marginalized communities and barriers to opportunity.

  • Demonstrated management traits that reflect the County’s culture, including cultural humility and responsiveness, a customer service orientation, trustworthiness and integrity, openness to change and a learning mindset, and effective leadership and team building skills.

  • Knowledge and understanding of what it means to inclusively lead with race within an organization and the ability to help staff understand how it applies directly to them.

  • Tenacity to enact anti-racist practices institutionally.

  • Ability to and experience with communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of comfort and readiness to change around diversity, equity and inclusion concepts and values.

  • Ability to effectively challenge leadership and employees to model new ways of thinking as it relates to equity and inclusion and culture change, and willingness to center and proactively advocate for BIPOC communities.

  • Knowledge and understanding of equity empowerment frameworks for policy, program, and organizational decision making.

  • Effectively lead the Equity Committee and consult on other cross-functional teams as it relates to DEI issues.

  • Knowledge and skills related to program management, project development, and policy development.

  • Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practices that actively work to prevent traumatization and resist re-traumatization of individuals and communities.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the principles and best practices of workforce development including training, mediation, mentoring, and adult learning theory.

  • Knowledge and understanding of organizational development, including change management and building structures to support staff to grow and adapt to the changing work environment and workplace competencies.

  • Value self and community care and the ability to model a sustainable pace of DEI work for the department.

  • Ability and experience preparing clear, accessible, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials, as well as demonstrated skills in public relations and public speaking.

  
  Are you up for the challenge? We think you are. Apply today!

  Who Are We?

  Our department’s mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

  What We Can Offer You:

  DCS comprises unique and essential government services, including Elections, Land Use Planning, Animal Services and Transportation.

  The common mission of these diverse lines of business is articulated in this very simple statement: “Inclusive community. Accessible services”. So, with us, you will be challenged, you will be encouraged to excel, you will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. You will become a part of a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community.

  At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

  This recruitment may be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.

  To Qualify:

  We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page .

  Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

  • Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and;

  • Three (3) years of experience in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Human Resources Administration or a related field. Or seven (7) years of qualifying training and/or experience in lieu of a degree.

  Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

  • DEI Certification and/or Change Management Certification. Five (5) years of experience in the design and implementation of organizational development strategies and initiatives; leadership development; coaching; project management; teaching; training and/or delivering learning content to adults in matters such as workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion.

  • Experience teaching and introducing models relative to infusing equity and inclusion into the workforce similar to the Equity Empowerment Lens or anti-oppressive practice to diverse groups and adult learners.

  • Advanced level of experience establishing and maintaining culturally effective working relationships with individuals from various groups and backgrounds, including employees, team members, people with lived experience, and community members.

  *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

  
  Screening and Evaluation

  The Application Packet:

  Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

  • A completed online application.

  • An uploaded resume covering relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, and a summary of your responsibilities.

  • An uploaded cover letter that expands on your resume and addresses why you are interested in this opportunity, and provides specific examples to demonstrate how your experience and skill sets align with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position and with the ‘Ideal Candidate’ description in this job posting. Please limit your cover letter to two (2) pages.

  Note : The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

  
  Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

  
  The Selection Process:

  • Initial review of minimum qualifications.

  • Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates.

  • Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interview, panel interview(s), and/or additional testing.

  • Reference checks.

  Additional Information:

  
  Type of Position: This salaried, non-represented position is not eligible for overtime.

  Salary: The starting pay assignment will be based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the county’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

  Location: Department of Community Services, 1600 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233.

  Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. There is flexibility with the start and end times as well as the option to work a hybrid work schedule.

  Serving the Public, Even During Disasters

  Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page .

  Diversity and Inclusion:

  At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

  Veterans’ Preference:

  Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

  Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

  Questions?
  Eric Garcia, Recruiter
  Department of Community Service
  ericga@multco.us

  
  

  Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

  
  Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

  Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

  Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

  Questions?

  Recruiter:

  Eric Garcia

  Email:

  ericga@multco.us

  Phone:

  +1 (503) 9884532

  Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

  Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

  Job Profile:

  9715 - Human Resources Manager 1

• About the company

  Multnomah County /mʌltˈnoʊmə/ is one of 36 counties in the US state of Oregon.

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