Director, Office of Equity and Inclusion

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, political science, or a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on equity and inclusion efforts in local government, including three (3) years of experience which were in a managerial capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants

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Regarding Your Application:

• A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Résumé and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Statements such as “See Résumé” will not be accepted, and a résumé alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
• Verification of employment history dates on resume sho4uld match online Employment Application.
• Employment history dates must include month and year.
• This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by November 21, 2024.
• To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.
• This position is subject to the Texas Open Records Act.

Pay Range

Commensurate
Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
*Hours may vary depending upon business needs.

Job Close Date Type of Posting External Department Management Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location One Texas Center, 505 Barton Springs Road, 5th Floor Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of implementing impactful programs and initiatives. The successful candidate will have significant interpersonal skills with a strong ability to apply a social, racial, equity lens in order to establish relationships with City staff and the community. Prior supervisory experience in a large, robust city/organization is highly preferred. Advanced written and verbal communication skills are imperative for this position.

The following core competencies are important for this role:

• Community Collaborator - Experience in presenting complex information strategies to public stakeholders, management, City Manager’s Office, Boards and Commissions, and City Council.
• Communicates Effectively with an Equity Mindset - Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships, and convey and receive information.
• Exceptional Leadership - A cohesive leader with the ability to build quality interpersonal relationships throughout the City with diverse communities and populations.
• Thinks Critically and Strategically - Enables others to better understand and implement the vision and strategy, while being an aligned forward thinker and have the ability to formulate and communicate sound business strategy and implement in a clear and concise manner.
• Customer Focused - Strives to deliver high-quality results and superior service that exceeds expectations while remaining mindful of the needs and perspectives of both our internal and external stakeholders.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Directs, leads, and supports equity, and inclusion functions, including
advancing and encouraging equity in city government by reviewing and
advising on policies and procedures. Advances the City’s non-discrimination efforts by prioritizing and
implementing initiatives with internal, business, and community external
stakeholders throughout the City to strategically identify core priorities for
programmatic development and process improvement. Creates, implements, and promotes outreach, education, and awareness
events for businesses and community stakeholders. Represents the City
and the Office in public speaking engagements and at events. Works with the City Manager’s Office, Law Department, the Mayor, and
City Council, department heads, and community leaders, civic and
grassroots organizations to establish goals, policies, and best practices
that address racial equity, social equity, and inclusion for the City of Austin
residents, as well as a commitment to a climate of equity and inclusion. Develop and implement training to promote cultural understanding and
competency, equity assessment tools, and systems for reporting incidents
of discrimination. Develop comprehensive metrics and performance measures to track,
evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of initiatives and recommend
changes to improve outcomes. Provides executive support to City Boards and Commissions.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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 human rights issues.

• Knowledge in the management of diversity, equity, or inclusion programs.

• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of equity, including experience in applying equity frameworks to established laws, ordinances, and long-standing practices.

• Knowledge of small business programs, public accommodation compliance, environmental justice, or limited English proficiency access.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local employment and housing laws related to Civil Rights, including knowledge of the legal system and court decisions.

• Knowledge of comprehensive supervisory related to management and customer service/public relations practices and procedures.

• Skill in comprehensive public speaking and public relations methods to persuade, negotiate, and mediate issues.

• Skill in navigating political decision-making that may seem to favor one group over another.

• Skill in interpreting technical information and data dealing with complex variables to identify, analyze, and solve practical management problems such as development of audit findings and corrective recommendations.

• Skill in preparing data-driven reports or preparing or administering contracts for highly regulated government programs

• 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 manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities/populations to build constructive and effective relationships.

• Ability to interpret oral, written, mathematical, legal, statistical, and regulatory information dealing with resilience programs, budgets, grants, regulations or policies, ordinances, and standards.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, City officials, attorneys, community/business leaders, and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum requirements for this role are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, political science, or a field related to the job plus seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on equity and inclusion efforts in local government, including three (3) years of experience which were in a managerial capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Optional & Required Documents

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