Bilingual County Equity Manager (English/Spanish)

Position Information

The County of Sonoma's Office of Equity is pleased to accept applications for Bilingual (English/Spanish) County Equity Manager.

Starting salary up to $71.79/hour ($149,834/year), a competitive total compensation package*, a nd an additional $1.50 per hour for fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) skills*!

The mission of the Office of Equity (OOE) is to work in authentic and collaborative partnerships within County government; with Black, Indigenous, and communities of color; and with community members who are disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities to:

• Recognize and disrupt systemic harm,
• Redesign structures and direct resources towards healing, liberation, and belonging,
• Build transparency and accountability in County institutions, policies, and culture.

As a key member of OOE's management team, the County Equity Manager (CEM) is responsible for assisting the County Equity Officer in establishing and achieving the Office’s priorities, goals, and objectives; overseeing OOE's administrative functions; and supervising professional-level staff to ensure programs and projects deliverables are met. The CEM will lead the implementation of the County's Racial Equity Action Plan and other racial equity initiatives while providing guidance to staff. Additionally, the CEM will develop and implement bilingual and culturally responsive communication strategies for a variety of stakeholders, including, preparing reports for County leadership and elected officials, delivering presentations to staff and the public, and providing training on racial equity topics.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and, within these identities, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, and people with different ranges of abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. The ideal candidate is a strong collaborator, communicator, and problem-solver who will bring a combination of lived and professional experience working with underserved communities, and:

• Significant experience working on the development and implementation of strategic equity-related initiatives and d emonstrated project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English and Spanish
• People-centered leadership skills and supervisory experience including assessing project performance, providing feedback, and implementing solutions
• Experience managing and monitoring public contracts and project budgets
• The ability to think creatively, troubleshoot, and pivot to meet program deliverables with integrity
• Experience applying Anti-Racist Results Based Accountability or other anti-racist data collection, evaluation, and analysis methodologies in a government or nonprofit environment
• An understanding of the historical and actual burden faced by communities of color in Sonoma County and the government’s responsibility to mitigate these harms
• A sense of purpose, dignity, and authenticity to work with County staff and the public
• Passion for implementing antiracist practices in County government processes and services
• A positive mindset, patience, and a sense of humor!

Note: This position plays a critical role engaging with communities as a Disaster Service Worker if the County experiences a declared emergency, and may be required to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Bilingual positions require English and Spanish skills at either the basic (conversational) or fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. Applicants who wish to be considered for a bilingual position must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted prior to employment in a bilingual position to confirm the level of skill in this area. Bilingual premium pay is $1.50/hour for fluent skill sets. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Bilingual County Equity Manager as a fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) position in the Office of Equity. The Civil Service title for this position is County Equity Program Manager.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of experience, training, and education which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities stated herein. A typical way to qualify is:

Two (2) years of experience in program management that has included some experience working with government agencies in the development and execution of strategic equity related initiatives in a large, complex organizational environment; coursework in a related area of study, and training or certification in equity, diversity, and inclusion studies. Bilingual skills are highly desired.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: sociopolitical ,historical, and systemic issues influencing equity and discrimination on people of color and other disadvantaged groups; issues related to diversity and racial equity analysis; diversity, equity, and inclusiveness research and best practices for organizations; current EDI best practices and trends, including familiarity with key concepts(e.g., racial equity, cultural competence, unconscious bias); organizational development theories and techniques and project management/coordination practices; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, programs and practices related to anti-discrimination, equity, equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.

Considerable knowledge of: theories, principles and practices of effective management and strategic planning process and techniques; effective institutional change management principles and practices; effective interpersonal and group communication techniques; policy analysis and development techniques and methods of formulating and advocating for public policies specific to equity issues; principles and practices of communication, community engagement, and public relations; principles and practices of supervision and performance management; budget and fiscal management.

Ability to: implement and coordinate equity programs; conduct needs assessments; develop and present trainings and team building activities; develop and maintain a multi-cultural perspective and work in a team-based environment and collaborate with others; demonstrate cultural awareness and competency; exercise sound independent judgment and political acumen within general policy guidelines; engage with staff and department leadership to promote trust, collaboration, and partnership; influence others on the benefit of an approach to work with an equity lens; conduct analysis and effectively problem solve; interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; demonstrate excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including ability to develop a wide range of written materials, make presentations, engage to persuade and motivate; supervise and evaluate the work of staff; exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with highly sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations; build effective, strong working relationships, partnerships, and networks with communities of color, and the organizations that serve them.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: AK

HR Technician: EV

IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan :Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan :Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 12/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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