This is highly responsible administrative and professional work developing, coordinating, and administering a variety of social and community equity policies and practices for the City. Work involves the oversight and direction over the City’s efforts to advance racial equity and inclusion within City government in collaboration with community stakeholders. The objective of this position is to institutionalize equity and inclusion into City government policies, procedures, and practices need to promote a climate of equity and inclusion in St. Petersburg. Work also includes leading committees and working groups ensuring staff and resident voices are integrated into equity and inclusion strategy and practices; managing and monitoring data relevant to organizational racial and social equity gaps, impact analysis, and developing metrics to measure effectiveness of equity and inclusion goals; and contributing to public awareness strategies and outreach activities for equity and inclusion programs and services. This position requires the employee to exercise considerable initiative and judgment to formulate recommendations for policies, procedures, and programs; to apply considerable knowledge of governmental organizations to formulate solutions to institutionalize equity and inclusion in City government; and to oversee the coordination of related City objectives, policies and programs with the City, community, and partner organizations. This work requires the exercise of considerable judgment, discretion, and tact to effectively communicate and coordinate with outside organizations, elected officials, law makers, City Administration, City Council, and the community.

Salary: Depending on Qualifications – not to exceed $198,121.00

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree with major course work public administration, business administration or a related field.

• Have four (4) years of experience in the implementation, coordination, and administration of diversity, equity, racial, and/or social justice programs.

• Have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Be able to conduct accurate and thorough research through effective methods and techniques.

• Be able to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and communications that includes summaries, statistics, analysis, and other information gathered from numerous sources.

• Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, orally and in writing, including regular presentations to City Administration, City Council, community, and other stakeholders.
  

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred Applicants:

• Have a Master’s degree in a related field.

• Have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, preferably at the municipal government level.

• Have prior work history that includes grant management, grant writing, and/or securing grants.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.