Inclusion Initiatives Manager

THE POSITION
The County of Santa Barbara’s County Executive Office is currently looking for an Inclusion Initiatives Manager (Principal CEO Analyst Classification). The incumbent will champion, oversee and advise on the development and implementation of the County of Santa Barbara’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and objectives. The Inclusion Initiatives Manager works to promote equity and inclusion in County employment, programs, services and activities and to identify and eliminate barriers that result from racial and social injustice and inequities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced manager and relationship-oriented professional who can navigate a complex organization, build relationships across departments, conduct sensitive conversations, and foster collaboration and cooperation among colleagues with the goal of furthering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and imbedding the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the provision of all County government programs, services and activities. The candidate will have strong communication skills and a contagious enthusiasm and conviction when it comes to promoting DEI in employment and public service.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of modern frameworks, models, and best practices around DEI, and have experience developing DEI strategic plans, designing and delivering education programs, implementing support mechanisms (e.g. affinity groups, mentoring programs), and establishing and tracking accountability metrics on topics including, but not limited to, anti-racism, gender and sexual orientation equity, cultural competency, implicit and systemic bias, appreciation of diverse backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and abilities, inclusive leadership, respectful communication, and building a climate of equity and inclusion. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to implement programs and deliver results.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARD (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
• Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or public administration, public policy, political science, human resource management, social sciences, organizational psychology, multicultural and diversity studies, or related field; and
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, analytical policy, or program work involving data analysis and interpretation, including two (2) years of local government project coordination or program management experience.

Additional Qualifications:
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Must safely operate a motor vehicle when required for travel on County business.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Significant demonstrated experience in advancing the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in personal or professional capacity, or similar work in advancing racial and social justice.
• An advance degree from an accredited college or university in equity and social justice studies, racial justice, multicultural psychology, organizational development, social psychology, human development or related field.
• Three years or more professional experience leading impactful DEI initiatives with an emphasis on policy analysis and policy/plan development and administration.
• Demonstrated experience with group dynamics, facilitation skills, change management, and relevant public administration principles.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.