Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

at  Washington County OR

THE POSITION

Washington County is now seeking our next Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. This unique position comes with the full support of the Board of County Commissioners and will lead a team committed to advancing equity and inclusion (E&I) for our employees and community. To apply, please email Elle Krueger at Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov with your resume and a cover letter describing your relevant experience and your ‘why’ for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted through August 18, 2024.

ABOUT US

At Washington County, we deliver results for our community through innovative, human-centered, and equitable practices. Our vision of One Washington County embodies our goal to unify our team, collaborating in new ways to build a leading-edge organization to support the future of Washington County. Along with our investments in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through human resources, this vision is igniting our growth and impact for the diverse and inspiring communities we serve. We are at an inflection point in our organization’s history where unique opportunities exist to lead transformational change and build a legacy of service and impact for our dedicated employees. We are the second largest county, and among the fastest growing and most diverse, in the beautiful state of Oregon. Located on the western side of the Portland metropolitan area, we are supported by a budget of $1.7 billion and over 2000 employees.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the seven (7) years of experience must include supervision or management of professional staff. OR
• An Associate’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Nine (9) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the nine (9) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff. OR
• High school diploma or GED; AND eleven (11) years of experience working within a public, private, or non-profit entity providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the eleven (11) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff.

Additional Position Specific Requirements:

• Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations.
• Must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation

Please refer the Job description for details