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Deputy Executive Director-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Sound Transit

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Seattle

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 10 years of civil rights compliance and leadership experience, strong communication skills, and ability to work in a dynamic environment.
  • You will lead DEI initiatives, implement anti-racist strategies, develop policies, train staff, engage communities, analyze metrics, and champion equity throughout the organization.

Requirements

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Ethnic or Women Studies, Education, Sociology, Organizational Development or related discipline and ten years of experience in developing and managing civil rights compliance programs, project management, team leadership. Preferably in a nonprofit, public sector or service environment; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.
  • Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Advanced principles, practices and strategies of diversity, equity, inclusion & anti-racism programs and functions.
  • Team leadership and supervisory principles, methods and techniques.
  • Program/project management.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
  • Building trust and credibility.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong analytical skills: demonstrated ability to investigate and research facts prior to making recommendations or offering solutions; leadership skills and a commitment to teamwork and excellent service.
  • Performing duties involving the use of independent judgement, personal initiative and resourcefulness.
  • Ability to work in a changing environment; must be self-motivated.
  • Managing conflict.
  • Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
  • Principles and practices of local government administration.
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment:
  • Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
  • May require weekend and night shifts to attend community events.
  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Provides strategic direction and technical expertise to develop, implement, operationalize and evaluate a long-term holistic roadmap and strategic vision for the agency’s diversity, equity & inclusion programs.
  • Implements the Anti-Racist Strategy, goals and commitments.
  • Develops business priorities that provide opportunities to build equity practices into the fabric of the organization’s operations.
  • Supervises, trains, coaches and motivates Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team; coordinates and provides training and growth opportunities, assists in the management of the workflow and prioritization of projects.
  • Researches, develops, and implements policies, procedures, practices, programs and initiatives that may be necessary to achieve the agency’s anti-racism goals.
  • Develops and implements equity tools; develops a long-term accountability and implementation plan.
  • Supports departments to integrate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion into strategic plans, business initiatives, and workplace culture.
  • Collaborates and consults with marginalized communities to ensure their voices and input are integrated into Sound Transit’s equity goals, strategies, and practices.
  • Provides oversight and may manage internal and external equity advisory groups.
  • Provides consultation, strategic coaching, advice and acts as a staff resource to departments, teams and managers related to scope of work.
  • Sets the strategy and provides oversight to the agency’s employee resource groups.
  • Sets the strategy and provides oversight to training and regular learning opportunities for employees at all levels of the organization and all levels of understanding of DEI principles and practice.
  • Provides oversight and may manage Equity Summit.
  • Partners with leaders, departments and teams to identify, analyze and recommend systemic changes.
  • Continuously assesses internal and external needs.
  • Establishes and maintains effective internal and external working relationships including, but not limited to internal staff, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.
  • Leverages data and develops key metrics to ensure effective implementation and measurement. Tracks, analyzes and communicates key equity success metrics and demographic trends generally and within our industry and recommend programs/solutions.
  • Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of programs, processes and procedures and recommends timely changes.
  • Approaches challenges with a systems-level thinking to work toward institutional change.
  • Leads and participates in special projects.
  • Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
  • Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Deputy Executive Director-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position?

The salary range is $160K to $280K, with a midpoint of $215K. New hires typically receive between the minimum and midpoint, although we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity, and market conditions.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Sound Transit offers a competitive benefits package that includes health benefits, long-term disability and life insurance, an employee assistance program, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, pet insurance, an ORCA card for public transit, and tuition reimbursement, among others.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A bachelor's degree in Ethnic or Women Studies, Education, Sociology, Organizational Development, or a related discipline, along with ten years of experience in developing and managing civil rights compliance programs, project management, and team leadership, preferably in a nonprofit, public sector, or service environment. Additionally, eight years of leadership, budgetary, planning, and workforce management experience is required.

Is prior experience in local government preferred?

Yes, having knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration is preferred.

What are the essential functions of the Deputy Executive Director-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion?

The essential functions include providing strategic direction for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, implementing anti-racism strategies, supervising the DEI team, collaborating with marginalized communities, managing equity advisory groups, and developing accountability and implementation plans, among others.

Does this position require any specific skills?

Yes, required skills include advanced knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, team leadership capabilities, program/project management, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to manage conflict and work in a changing environment.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Sound Transit provides opportunities for professional development alongside a supportive work-life balance.

What is the work environment like for this role?

Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment, which may require weekend and night shifts to attend community events.

Does Sound Transit have a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity?

Yes, Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants based on various protected classes.

What is the policy on parental leave?

New parents are entitled to 12 weeks of parental leave.

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Sound Transit

Connecting more people to more places.

Transportation
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1996
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sound Transit is transforming how the Central Puget Sound region moves by planning, building and operating regional transit systems that give millions of riders an alternative to sitting in traffic. As the agency prepares for nearly a million new Central Puget Sound residents by 2040, transit services are expanding to meet today’s growing needs. Thanks to voter approval of the largest mass transit expansion in the region’s history, Sound Transit’s light rail system will grow to four times the size it is today. When complete, the 116-mile light rail system will stretch from Everett to Tacoma and connect major job and population centers in Seattle including South Lake Union, Seattle Center, Ballard and West Seattle. It will also extend east to Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah and Mercer Island. As Sound Transit grows, we seek innovative, technical and creative professionals who are ready to come on board and make a difference. Career opportunities include information technology, finance, construction management and engineering positions. Apply today at www.soundtransit.org/jobs.