Washington County is now seeking our next Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. This unique position comes with the full support of the Board of County Commissioners and will lead a team committed to advancing equity and inclusion (E&I) for our employees and community. To apply, please email Elle Krueger at Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov  with your resume and a cover letter describing your relevant experience and your 'why' for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted through August 18, 2024.
 
About Us 
At Washington County, we deliver results for our community through innovative, human-centered, and equitable practices. Our vision of One Washington County embodies our goal to unify our team, collaborating in new ways to build a leading-edge organization to support the future of Washington County. Along with our investments in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through human resources, this vision is igniting our growth and impact for the diverse and inspiring communities we serve. We are at an inflection point in our organization's history where unique opportunities exist to lead transformational change and build a legacy of service and impact for our dedicated employees. We are the second largest county, and among the fastest growing and most diverse, in the beautiful state of Oregon. Located on the western side of the Portland metropolitan area, we are supported by a budget of $1.7 billion and over 2000 employees.
 
About the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer Opportunity Since 2018, Washington County has made a significant commitment to, and investment in, EDI through the creation of this executive level role and the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (OEICE) in 2020. The foundational work accomplished during that time has enabled tremendous progress in identifying priorities and needs, and it continues to leverage county-wide support for E&I initiatives, learning, and growth.
 
This is an unparalleled opportunity for an inspiring team and bridge-builder to partner across the broad range of Washington County teams and services. Your strategic vision, data-informed program leadership, change management skills, collaborative problem-solving and coaching, and deep E&I expertise and guidance will enable the next level of achievement through E&I initiatives and programs across a breadth of county teams that serve the community.
 
 Top Priorities

·        Strategic and Executive Leadership: setting a clear E&I mission, vision, and services for the County. Guiding organization-wide decisions and initiatives through partnership across the executive team and community stakeholders.

·        Inspiring Operational and Team Leadership: building upon a strong foundation to plan and implement measurable equity & inclusion initiatives and services in a consultative and collaborative way with a wide variety of stakeholders.

·        Expert Relationship Building and Transformational Change Management: create a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and partnership for equity & inclusion work, leveraging visible and transparent leadership with superlative communications and change management that considers all audiences.

Key Relationships

·        Reports to the County Administrator, as part of the Executive Leadership Team. An Assistant County Administrator (ACA) will serve as a liaison providing day-to-day support.

·        Serves as part of the County Leadership Team as a key partner to other county leaders, departments, and offices.

·        Leads and supports a dedicated OEICE team.

Required Capabilities & Characteristics for Success

·        4+ years of executive-level leadership experience across similarly complex, cross-functional organizations

·        6+ years of results-oriented E&I program management across breadth of organizational EDI, employee engagement, learning and development, incident resolution, public policy, civil rights, compliance, contracts, community engagement

·        6+ years of inspiring team leadership that is data-informed and human-centered with an affinity for systems thinking and accountability.

·        Broad stakeholder engagement with deep collaboration and partnership

·        Expert communications and change management skills

·        Authentic listening, humility, curiosity, empathy, and self-awareness

·        An agile, flexible, resourceful, and innovative mindset

·        Transparent, approachable leadership and mentorship

·        Public sector experience, including experience with unions, elected officials, public safety, community engagement (a mix of public and private sector experience is preferred)

·        Professional and lived experience with underserved communities and socio-economic diversity; bi-lingual/ bi-cultural preferred.

To review the complete classification for this position, use this link: Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Compensation and Benefits 
The salary range for the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer is $176,142.12 to 224,805.48 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidates. Benefits offered to all employees include the following:

·        Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

·        Enrollment in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System

·        Vacation, administrative, holiday and sick leave

·        Washington County Wellness Program

·        Monthly Vehicle Allowance

·        Employee Assistance Program

·        Free annual TriMet light rail/bus pass

Use this link to learn more about our award-winning benefits!

Education and Experience:

·        A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the seven (7) years of experience must include supervision or management of professional staff. OR 

·        An Associate’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Nine (9) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the nine (9) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff. OR  

·        High school diploma or GED; AND eleven (11) years of experience working within a public, private, or non-profit entity providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the eleven (11) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff.

Additional Position Specific Requirements:

·        Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations.

·        Must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
 Elle Krueger, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov