Equity and Inclusion Officer Job at Gwinnett County
$98,554 - $167,542 a year
Class Summary
Job Description
Diversity, the multitude of factors that make everyone unique, is a strength and Gwinnett County is dedicated to leveraging that strength to foster a community where everyone thrives, and everyone belongs. The Equity and Inclusion Officer (EIO) champions and oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Gwinnett County Equity and Inclusion Action Plan. This position will lead high-profile projects that directly impact core operations through collaboration with Elected Officials, County leadership, and staff to deliver sustainable solutions that support the goal of achieving equitable and inclusive outcomes and culture. The EIO will be responsible for developing policies, practices, and programs that create a climate of equity and inclusion throughout the County. This includes providing guidance and support to County departments in developing strategies that promote equity and inclusion in all areas of County operations, such as hiring practices, training and development, service delivery, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading Change: The EIO will develop and implement strategies to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging issues and identify barriers to equity and inclusion.
Leading People: The EIO will foster an inclusive workplace, facilitating cooperation, teamwork, and conflict resolution while guiding County departments to promote equity and inclusion.
Results Driven: The EIO will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring programs and metrics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Business Acumen: The EIO will strategically manage resources, audit, and recommend policies to enhance diversity and inclusion efforts and ensure responsiveness to customer needs.
Building Coalitions: The EIO will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals, provide strategic advice, and assess training needs.
Essential Duties:
- Develops and implements diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
- Collaborates with stakeholders to develop departmental, educational and workforce strategies.
- Partners with County leaders to provide strategic consultation and policy recommendations.
- Develops and/or acquires educational workshops and training programs to increase awareness, knowledge, skills, and competencies in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Identifies and monitors meaningful metrics, tools, and analytics to evaluate the effectiveness and performance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts.
- Provides oversight and coordination for the enterprise equity program.
- Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, best practices, social trends, and service delivery issues and concerns within the community.
The grade for this position is 205.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field;
- Seven years of professional experience in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion work, including two years supervisory or management experience;
- Four years of experience in community or constituent building;
- or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices and the ability to think strategically and work collaboratively;
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and influence others.
- Municipal/local government experience
- Experience with legal matters related to equity and inclusion sufficient to identify and mitigate risks to the County and provide insight and support to the County’s Law Department as needed
Additional Information
County Administration
The Board of Commissioners appoints a County Administrator who manages the day-to-day functions of county government. The County Administrator carries out policies established by the Board of Commissioners and manages 14 administrative departments. Staffing in this office includes the County Administrator, a Deputy County Administrator, the County Clerk, and administrative support. In addition, Economic Development, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, and Internal Audit are part of the Office of the County Administrator.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
The Board of Commissioners appoints a County Administrator who manages the day-to-day functions of county government. The County Administrator carries out policies established by the Board of Commissioners and manages 14 administrative departments. Staffing in this office includes the County Administrator, a Deputy County Administrator, the County Clerk, and administrative support. In addition, Economic Development, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, and Internal Audit are part of the Office of the County Administrator.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring Process- Hiring Process
- FAQs
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
- Medical plans for active and retired employees
- Dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug plan
Wellness
- Onsite Employee Wellness Center
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Immunizations
- Wellness education and incentive programs
- Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Family planning benefits
- Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
- Annual/Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays per calendar year
- 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Retirement and Savings Plans
- 401(a) Defined Contribution
- 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
- Longevity pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Financial education programs
Protection
- Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Critical illness and accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
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