BSK Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Manager II

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences.

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community by offering a range of services to residents farthest from opportunity.

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks an experienced and passionate individual to serve in a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) role as the Best Start for Kids Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager II. This position will ensure equity and social justice (ESJ) initiatives within Best Starts for Kids (BSK) are aligned and integrated with King County's ESJ Strategic goals and approaches.
 
WHO MAY APPLY: 
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around May 30, 2025.

This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end December 31, 2027, but subject to change dependent on operational need. 

REQUIRED MATERIALS: 
Application Process:
Please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
 •NeoGov Job Application {The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process);
•Supplemental Questions {The responses to the supplemental question should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process, providing your most recent 7 years of applicable experience if available)

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. 

Additional Job Information

WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS: 
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position is not represented by a union. 

MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: 
This position has been designated Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency. 

REMOTE AND ONSITE WORK DETAILS: 
Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. 

REMOTE WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT: 
Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements. 

RECRUITER: Annette Coleman, ancoleman@kingcounty.gov•Apply anti-racism, equity, racial and social justice principles to all work.
•Lead Best Starts to identify and dismantle institutional racism within department policies, practices and culture by identifying and addressing systemic inequities and barriers.
•Serve as a thoughtful and tactical partner with department leadership to advance anti-racism, equity, racial and social justice strategic vision within the Best Starts for Kids initiative.
•Lead Best Starts' Anti-Racism Activated work group.
•Organize and facilitate Best Starts caucus groups and in coordination with Best Starts' Anti-Racist Activated (ARA) work group.
•Collaborate with Best Starts' Anti-Racists Activated work group to advance anti-racism and equity trainings, policies, and best practices.
•Develop and facilitate processes to address and resolve incidents of racialized harm ensuring a prompt, transparent and equitable resolution process.
•Provide consultation, coaching and support for employees, human resources, and department leadership to ensure delivery of innovative, adaptive, and culturally responsive programs and services.
•Develop and lead restorative practices to address and repair harm, fostering accountability and healing for those impacted.
•Liaise with DCHS and PHSK department EIB managers to remain aware of ERSJ activities and broader department work.
•Other duties, as assigned.•Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying laws, programs, practices processes and procedures related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action, non­-discrimination, anti-harassment, Equity and Social Justice, etc.
•Experience managing large scale complex projects across multiple departments and division.
•Advanced specialized knowledge of project management including successfully managing projects using current project management principles, methodologies and processes.
•Advanced knowledge and skill managing a large, complex multi-phase project that requires multiple organization integration with diverse business operations, strategic information requirements and priorities.
•Skill in organizing, planning, and executing multiple large-scale projects from vision through implementation; skill in preparing detailed and appropriate project documentation.
•Knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices; knowledge of large-organization business operations.
•Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying and analyzing human resources, policy and strategic planning analysis, techniques and principles with a racial equity mindset.
•Experience creating processes and systems to document, report and monitor equitable outcomes.
•Expertise facilitating conversations about, race, power and privilege.
•Strong analytical skills, including quantitative and qualitative analysis. Ability to translate metrics, research and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities.
•Strong organizational and project management skills with an ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure of multiple competing priorities.
•Ability to identify structural and institutional racism and how it is operationalized within an organization.
•Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with diverse people and cultures.
•Ability to present in front of groups.
•Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when handling sensitive information.
•Skilled in conflict management and facilitation.
•Ability to organize, prioritize, plan, schedule and follow up on tasks; elevate issues and obtain additional resources when necessary.
•Ability to tailor written and verbal communication to diverse audiences.

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Salary : $131,353 - $166,498