Equity and Inclusion Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 2)- Hybrid Remote

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Are you passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion and working towards transformative change? Are you collaborative, creative, and courageous? If so, please consider joining our team!

At the Oregon Employment Department, we actively support a workforce that is representative of the people we serve including people from various races, genders, abilities, cultures, language skills, geographic locations, and justice system involvement. We value your life experiences and encourage everyone to apply with your transferable skills and qualifications from your work, school, and volunteer experiences.

What You Will be Doing:

The Equity and Inclusion Coordinator is part of a centralized equity team that develops and leads programs designed to fulfill the agency’s vision of an Oregon where meaningful work enables the state’s diverse people and businesses to realize their full potential, creating prosperity in every community. This position assists in implementing and adapting the agency's long- range equity and inclusion plans, goals, objectives, and milestones across multiple divisions and evaluating program effectiveness.

Meet the team!

We will hold an open house via Zoom on Wednesday July 3, 2024, from 12-1pm. Register here.This event will not be recorded.

In this role you will:

• Manage multiple projects to implement OED’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan and Affirmative Action Plan.
• Engage teams in dialogue by answering questions, offering guidance, and serving as an advisor on equity and inclusion.
• Create lesson plans and facilitate training programs to promote understanding, respect, and inclusion in the workplace on topics such as accessibility, disability, and racial justice.
• Assist multiple divisions in interpreting and adapting agency equity frameworks to ensure that all Oregonians can successfully access the agency's services and employment opportunities regardless of their identity.
• Complete equity reviews and consultations for internal and external agency communications.
• Staff and contribute to internal and external task forces and work groups, including the Employment Department’s Equity and Inclusion Council.
• Create and present reports on the agency’s progress related to equity, inclusion, and retention of a diverse workforce.

For a complete job description,click here.

What We Are Looking For (Desired Attributes):

• Commitment to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.
• Successful experience in facilitating difficult conversations or trainings with individuals and groups on equity topics such as racial justice, bystander intervention, accountability, restorative practices, civil rights, disability inclusion, LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion, equity frameworks, and/or gender equity.
• Successful experience communicating respectfully and thoughtfully, adjusting communication style for a wide variety of audiences and situations.
• Successful experience identifying systemic or structural barriers to equity and inclusion, researching and recommending policy or other solutions, and managing projects to promote equity and inclusion.
• Successful experience developing and/or applying accessibility and disability inclusion policies, strategies, and/or guidance.
• Successful experience maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with employee and customer information.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work; OR
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.

What’s in it for You?

• A workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and encourages learning and mentoring.
• Rewarding work in a fast-paced, creative environment with colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• If you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you may benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). PSLF allows you to make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. PSLF student loan debt may be forgiven. OED positions may qualify for PSLF, please visit the website for more information and/or verification.

How to Apply:

• External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link above to fill out the online application and submit by the posted closing date. Please use the name you want us to address you by.
• Current State of Oregon employees (this includes temporary employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up-to-date and reflects your current position.
• Attach a current resume.Your resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
• Attach a cover letter.Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the desired attributes listed under the “What We Are Looking For” section above. Please upload your documents in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
• In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the desired attributes and required minimum qualifications to determine who to interview. Please make sure you demonstrate that you have the desired attributes and minimum qualifications in your application materials.
• Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

Additional Information:

• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
• Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. This will be used to determine the salary offer based on a pay equity assessment.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Employment Department does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Hybrid Remote Work Information:

Candidates may be approved for hybrid remote work. Hybrid remote work approval can be revoked at any time. Candidates are expected to:

• Reside within (or be willing to relocate to) Oregon, or one of its bordering states within a reasonable commuting distance (e.g. Vancouver, Washington).
• Be able to report to the office location listed in the job posting, as necessary.
• Demonstrate access to a broadband internet connection that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable requirements; Click Here to view the minimum acceptable requirements. OED IT Services will provide the necessary hardware to employees who are approved for remote work.
• Have a private workspace.
• Maintain good standing (i.e. no performance or attendance issues).

Veterans’ Preference:

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1‑800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

Equity and Inclusion:

We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking. This policy applies to every aspect of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training.

• View guidance our hiring managers use at the following website: Equity and Inclusion Recruitment​ Questions
• Please read more about our Gender Identity and Expression Procedure!

Criminal Records Check:
The Employment Department is committed to being a leader in providing its employees with fair and equal employment opportunities and recognizes that as a best practice in equity and inclusion, criminal background check policies shall be job related and consistent with business necessity. For positions with authorized access to FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) information, a separate criminal records check is conducted by the Oregon State Police. If you would like further information on how each criminal records check is conducted, please read our Criminal Records Check Policy or contact us at the number below with any questions.

Contact Information and Helpful Links:

• If you have questions about the position or need an alternate format to apply, please contact us at 503‑947-1289; [email protected]. Please be sure to include the job requisition ID number.
• Reasonable Accommodations
• Interview Scoring Criteria used during recruitment
• Understanding the State Application Process
• Resources for Job Seekers