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■ THE POSITION
The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer (DEIO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership
in in in the the areas of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) for the the City to achieve inclusive employment equitable utilization and and and and development of staff high morale and and and and productivity and and and and effective and and and and inclusive communication between management and employees The incumbent is also responsible for complex professional level work with the creation development performance and measurement of of DEI programs and and activities in in in the organization The DEIO shall work independently and and exercise sound judgement in in in analyzing highly complex programs and issues KEY ATTRIBUTES FUNCTIONS AND PRIORITIES
» Employee Engagement: Collaborate with personnel in in in in in in maintaining and enhancing a a a a a a a a welcoming
onboarding process and employee engagement activities » Strategic Strategic Planning: Develop and and maintain an an an an an an organizational DEI Strategic Strategic Plan Plan through a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a collaborative stakeholder process to support the City’s vision of embracing diversity and inclusion Present complex concepts and and and proposals in a a a a a a a a a respectful collaborative and and and understandable way to build community » Creativity and and and and and Innovation: Design develop and and and and and implement innovative outreach programs using DEI best practices in in support of recruitment goals succession planning and leadership
opportunities Carefully reflect on the quality of ideas to foster advancement » Collaborate: Collaborate Collaborate with Public Information Officer to to to identify creative approaches to to to outreach and engagement through a a a a a a diversity and inclusion lens to ensure communication efforts are reaching diverse audiences » Reinforcing Organizational Health: Review existing processes practices and policies routinely to ensure a a a a a a balance in the ability to work productively and and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and and development » Interpersonal Skills: Have an ability to engage with other people in a a a a a a a a positive way regardless of their level or or status Lead discussions across the organization on on on complex and sensitive topics surrounding race color religion gender gender gender gender gender gender identity gender gender gender expression sexual orientation marital status medical condition genetic information veteran status and other protected classes with a a a a a a a goal of fostering positive behavior related to DEI » Establish Trust: Notice interpret and and anticipate others concerns and and feelings Create opportunities for collaborative and respectful dialogue Collaborate with community-based organizations local schools colleges and other external stakeholders on local DEI initiatives Develop news and strengthen existing partnerships to improve workforce development programs