The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) is seeking a leader centered by their commitment to racial equity and empowerment to lead a high-impact team to support our Policy Division. The Policy division supports innovative, community-driven solutions that advance equity and race and social justice for all Seattle residents and community members. The division supports City decision-makers in ensuring civil rights protections through policy development and review. Policy staff advance Seattle’s commitment to social justice and ending institutional racism by creating capacity and space for communities most impacted, and those historically absent from, policy discussions. The work includes research, community engagement, data sharing, evaluation, policy development and drafting legislation.
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) envisions a city of thriving and powerful communities that fosters shared healing and belonging. SOCR provides leadership in upholding civil rights and advance racial equity in the City of Seattle. The SOCR advances civil rights and removes barriers to equity by enforcing illegal discrimination laws in Employment, Housing, Public Places, Fair Contracting, Title VI, and ADA Title II in the City of Seattle. We also work to realize the vision of racial equity by leading the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative.
The Policy Division Director elevates community driven policy in collaboration with SOCR staff, City departments, the Mayor’s Office, and City Council. As a leader and convenor the Policy Division Director promotes a city of thriving and powerful communities that fosters shared healing and belonging. The position reports directly to the SOCR Director, supervises 4-6 SOCR staff members and provides operational oversight of their workplans.
Here is more about what you will be doing:
You will be prepared for this role if you have the following knowledge and skills:
Your effectiveness in this role will depend on your ability to:
A strategic and pragmatic vision for the expansion of civil rights protection is essential to the work of the Policy Division Director. To be successful this leader draws upon expertise in public policy development and the legislative process; an understanding of the dynamics of power and privilege in the protection of civil rights; and a commitment to accountability and transparency. Essential is a deep appreciation for the voice of those most impacted by, and those historically absent from, public policy in the legislative process – an appreciation gained through listening and learning from these communities. The work requires an acknowledgement and understanding of the institutional barriers and burdens that criminal legal involvement creates. Supervisory skills and experience in managing people is also critical to leading the division.
This full-time benefitted position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government in the City payroll system. It is covered under the Civil Service System and FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime payment). The full salary range for this position is $99,953 to $149,918 annually ($47.87 - 71.80 hourly). The salary range for this individual role has been identified as $110,747.52 - $149,918.40 annually ($53.04 - $71.80 hourly).
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be expected to work in-office two days a week. Employees will be expected to work in the office two days a week. Telework option is available 3 days a week under current City of Seattle policy. This position may need to work occasional evenings/weekends. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and their supervisor.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Pam Inch at Pam.Inch@seattle.gov to request accommodation.
Why work at the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
Benefits – The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Please note this job ad is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, please submit your application as soon as possible. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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The first round of virtual interviews for this position is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 22, 2024.
Who may apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.
Questions? Please contact Pam Inch at Pam.Inch@seattle.gov.
To learn more about the Seattle Office for Civil Rights, please visit: http://www.seattle.gov/civilrights.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
"Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov
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