What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (Administrative Officer 3) position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you interested in promoting the mission, vision, and values of the Department of Revenue (DOR) by managing activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? We are looking for a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer to work across the agency to incorporate these issues into the structure, program, policy development, and decision making of the DOR. If you are ready to take your career up a notch, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, you will serve as a lead member of the department’s Human DEI committee. This role gives you the opportunity to work with the core team and subcommittees to continue progress on key committee goals and objectives in order to help institute a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department. You will be responsible for providing guidance and expertise to the committee based on research, analysis, trends, and best practices to ensure that the committee’s work is aligned with the overall department’s mission, vision, and values. Work includes managing the department’s Human DEI strategic plan and working with others to track progress on key goals and updating the plan as needed to ensure alignment with overall commonwealth and departmental goals and objectives. Additional responsibilities include:
- Developing a process for reporting progress on initiatives
- Developing training and conducting presentations
- Providing resources to department staff
- Making recommendations for the development of specific policies, models, and resources
- Identifying a process for when department Human DEI tasks or activities are not on track and developing a plan of action
- Making recommendations for recruiting and retaining diverse candidates based on researching best practices
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as an Administrative Officer 2; or
- Four years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management of staff work in public or private organization, including experience in personnel management budgeting or procurement; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Professional Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion experience
- Experience working on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in a large organization (of over 100 or higher people)
- Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Inclusion training or certifications
- Professional experience working with, developing, and/or implementing diversity and inclusion policies and procedures
- Experience leading workgroups
Legal Requirements:
- This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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