$104,731.18 - $137,416.38 annually

Final Filing Date: February 10, 2017

Invites your interest in the position of

The City of

SACRAMENTO

THE COMMUNITY

Sacramento is the capital city of the state of California and the seat of government of Sacramento County. One of the most historic cities in California, Sacramento sits at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the north-ern portion of California’s expansive Central Valley. Perfect for outdoor activities year round, Sacramento boasts an impres-sive array of landmarks, parks, amenities and other must see points of interest. Sacramento is one of the diverse and ethnically integrated urban cities in the nation, with major representation from Hispanic and Asian, and speaking over 100 languages and dialects. The city

is also home to a large LGBT community, and among the 50 largest U.S. cities. Sacramento is home to the Sacramento Kings Basketball Franchise, Sacramento Republic FC Professional Soccer Team, and

the Golden 1 Center, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue. The Golden 1 Center sits proudly in the heart of downtown Sacramento, less than a mile from California’s first thriving business

district. It’s here in Sacramento that you’ll find people from all walks of life building a com-munity around their favorite things: music, sports, entertainment, culture, food, and night life. A homage to the city’s legacy and a marvel of its bright future, Sacramento repre-sents everything that makes a city great. From sustainability to connectivity, it’s a cele-bration of what California does best.

The City of Sacramento’s rich diversity is celebrated and shared through annual festivals including the Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Pacific Rim Festival, the Sacramento Rain-

bow Festival, Women’s Fitness Festival, Filipino Fiesta of Sacramento, to name a few Those who call Sacramento home love their city and enjoy a tradition

of working closely with the entire community. Sacramento embodies an ideal place in which to live, work, and most importantly,

Additional information can be found at

http://www.cityofsacramento.org

THE POSITION

The Diversi-ty and Equity Manager leads the development and imple-mentation of proactive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Diversity and Equity Manager is a senior-level management position and will lead the development of a vision and effective strategy that champions the im-portance and value of a diverse and inclusive city govern-

ment environment. The Manager shall have the authority to develop equity and diversity policies for the City of Sacra-

mento that are related to City services, programs, and activi-ties to achieve fair and equitable outcomes. The Manager will

also engage staff and the community to build a welcoming and inclusive culture at the City of Sacramento. The Manager will

assess potential barriers and develop strategies focused on re-cruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. The Manager will assist

with training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, and other topics designed to increase

awareness and support of equity and inclusion values, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws.

The City of Sacramento is offering –

A BOLD PROGRESSIVE

The City of Sacramento is conducting a national search to fill the newly created position of Diversity & Equity Manager. This strategic and Manager will operationalize a newly created division charged with transforming the way

city government delivers services toward achieving equita-ble opportunities for all city residents. The Manager will join newly energized leadership team to

to the entire Sacramento community.

of and a deliberate step toward advancing racial and social equity in Sacramento city can a unique role toward ensuring that all people have to the

to satisfy their advance their well-being, and their full potential. and posi-

tion will play a pivotal role in moving the organization toward the advancement of racial and social equity within

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

A degree from an accredited college or in ology, education, public administration, ethnic tion or a related field. A

degree or other advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.

At least five years of in the administration of diversity and inclu-sion programs, community, government, educational or social justice programs; and at least three of which were in a managerial, or program admin-istration capacity. Experience working in a public agency is preferred.

THE POSITION

The Diversity & Equity Manager is an at-will management-level position reporting to the City Manager. The Manager is responsible for developing and providing overall management and direction of diversity programs to effectively apply equity and social justice practices within all branches, departments, agencies and offices of Sacramento city government. The position is the expert technical advisor on city-wide matters of equity and disparities. The Manager will collaborate with other city department directors and employees to facilitate an organizational culture that institutionalizes the use of an equity lens designed and implemented to address systemic disparities existing in the delivery of city services, programs and activities.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the city’s culture and systems to ensure that all employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the goals of the city, helping to create an environment where not only are diverse people recruited into the organization, but where all managers and employees work together to develop a mutually beneficial relationship. That also includes devel-oping, writing, and coordinating diversity training manuals and materials; staying up-to-date on changing laws that impact diversity and inclusion; and developing a means of measuring the effectiveness of diversity initiatives.

The Diversity and Equity Manager shall maintain metrics and prepare periodic reports for senior management that evaluate and measure diversity and cross cultural resource initiatives for return on investment.

This position will develop and implement City diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Other duties may include the creation and promotion of diversity-oriented events, minority and protected class inclusion programs and cross-cultural workshops. May be called on to produce best practices in diversity materials, promoting inclusiveness and ensuring contin-ued compliance with government regulations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Collaborate with and provide technical to City departments to create awareness, understanding, and of an to and implement programs that achieve fair and equitable outcomes.

Provide leadership, guidance, and support to internal and external partners in the delivery of equity policy and programs.

Develop and recommend performance indicators and progress benchmarks to ensure accountability related to the delivery of City services, programs and activities to achieve fair and equitable outcomes. Collect, analyze, and present data measuring equity program efforts.

Provide development and expert analysis of proposed and to equity and social justice Partici-pate in industry and activities to influence legislation and regulatory change with the and needs.

Plan, direct, and the work of the and manage the budget, of sound fiscal and personnel management, including proper internal controls.

Strong ability to train soft skills related to subtleties of unrecognized biases, racism, gender, xenophobia, misogyny, pervasive ine-qualities, hierarchical structures, micro and macro aggressions, culture of civility, and other oppressive situations or occurrences, while creating a culture of inclusion and solidarity.

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engagement.

An of systemic and institutional racial

Experience working with or in public or organization large complex urban

Experience and a working understanding of the effective methods of organizational and institutional change.

Experience organizing and operationalizing a department.

Adept at implementing and achieving solutions that are grounded in perfor-mance metrics and measurable outcomes.

Experience with public policy development and implementation.

Sensitive to the interest of a wide-range of stakeholder groups, strategic partners, elected officials, and administrative col-leagues.

Organizational and fiscal management skills noted for trans-parency and clarity.

A leadership style that is decisive yet flexible and authentic.

A set of values characterized by humility, innovation, compas-sion, collaboration, service excellence, and responsive leader-ship.

High emotional intelligence, personal and professional integrity, and a sense of humor.

Awareness of fundamental diversity concepts, e.g. group identity, power and privilege, internalized oppression and cultural competence.

Demonstrated experience in the development, design, and delivery of diversity related educational material.

Strong interpersonal, team work, advocacy, planning, innovative thinking, research, problem solving, analytical and presentational skills.

This position will provide the ideal candidate a unique opportunity by establishing a legacy of inclusion, guiding the City of Sacramento and its citizens down a path to achieve a harmonious and diverse society for generations to come.

FINAL FILING DATE

Online applications will be received by the Human Resources Office through Friday, February 10, 2017. A City of Sacramento online employment application must be submitted to be considered for this position; Paper applications will not be considered. You will find the online application at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/.

SALARY

The salary range for this position is up to $137,416.38. Placement within the range will be commensurate with experience and will be based on a candidate’s career history, creden-tials, and accomplishments. Benefit package includes CalPERS Classic or PEPRA New (2% @ 55 / 2% @ 62 —for qualifying new hires, Employee pays up to 8%). Further details on the compensation and benefits package can be obtained from the City of Sacramento.

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