Pima County

Tucson, Arizona, United States

1175 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: 15

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $66,536 - $79,843 Annually
Full Range: $66,536 - $93,150 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Pima County Human Resources is seeking a highly creative and innovative DEI professional to coordinate an employee-focused diversity, equity, and inclusion program. As the DEI Coordinator, you have the opportunity to collaborate with organizational leaders on DEI initiatives, establish measurable goals and key performance indicators for DEI efforts, cultivate relationships with community partners during employee events, and advocate for inclusivity initiatives. You will be part of a team providing professional development and training to over 7,000 employees within Pima County. We are privileged to serve some of the best employees in Arizona whose titles vary from sergeants, librarians, engineers, administrative professionals, health care professionals, cooks, correctional officers, attorneys, lifeguards, and equipment operators, and many more. This position also supports diverse programs within the HR Department such as Classification and Compensation, Recruitment, Employee Relations, and Benefits.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from Pima County Merit System Rules.

The first review of applications will be on 03/15/2024. Duties/Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the application or incumbent by the supervisor.



  • Coordinate comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs aligned with organizational goals and values.

  • Collaborate with departmental leaders for consistent integration of DEI initiatives into operations.

  • Create and facilitate DEI training sessions and create educational resources.

  • Evaluate and recommend revisions to policies, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

  • Establish measurable goals and key performance indicators for DEI efforts.

  • Collect and report data on workforce demographics, employee engagement, and DEI metrics to identify areas for improvement and track progress over time.

  • Cultivate relationships with community partners and represent the organization at events.

  • Address DEI concerns, provide conflict resolution support, and advocate for inclusivity initiatives.

  • Develop and deliver cultural competence training programs to enhance cross-cultural understanding among staff.

  • Stay informed on best practices, innovative trends, and legal trends related to DEI and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

  • Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Human Resources Department and Pima County.


Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, Human Resources, or a field closely related to the program area, as determined by the appointing authority, AND two years of professional-level experience in coordinating, monitoring, and administering human resource activities or providing professional-level administrative support for a program or specialized work unit.


OR:


Two (2) years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification AND two (2) years experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). (Microsoft Office Suite experience may be concurrent.)


Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):


  1. Experience in a similar role or demonstrated involvement in DEI initiatives in a professional setting.
  2. Experience coordinating DEI-related projects including planning, implementation, and evaluating with the ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
  3. Minimum two (2) years Human Resources experience.
  4. Minimum two (2) years experience with interpreting policy and procedures.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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