THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
CITY OF BALTIMORE,
OFFICE OF EQUITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS
POSTING DATE:
12/19/2024
SALARY RANGE:
$159,378 - $263,014
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.
Summary Of Position
The Office of Equity and Civil Rights is a city agency devoted to advancing equity and upholding the federal and local civil rights laws, the local living and prevailing wage laws ensuring access and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities and providing oversight of local law enforcement.
The Office of Equity and Civil Rights consists of:
- The Police Accountability Division
- The Community Relations Commission
- The Mayor's Commission on Disabilities
- The Equity Office
- The Wage Commission
- The Women's Commission
The Role:
The City of Baltimore is looking for a dynamic and strategically thinking leader to serve as the Chief Equity Officer and Director of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (OCER). The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies to ensure adherence to best practices in equity and civil rights. The Chief Equity Officer serves as a catalyst for effective and visible organizational and community change, requiring high-level strategic and practical business acumen, quickly translating broad vision into concrete and impactful action.
In addition to operationalizing the City’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), to better serve our residents, the Chief Equity Officer provides direction and supervision to all OECR employees, in areas of civil rights investigations, community outreach and education, and necessary training and learning opportunities about civil rights and the laws that protect those rights.
As a key member of the Mayor’s Cabinet, the Chief Equity Officer will have the opportunity to shape equity initiatives and work on the forefront of civil rights issues. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in civil rights law, equity strategy, and community engagement.
Essential Functions
- Direct and manage the City of Baltimore’s Office of Equity and Civil Rights, including personnel decisions, budgetary management, performance management, contract management, etc.
- Advances the City’s non-discrimination efforts through the prioritization and implementation of initiatives with internal and external stakeholders throughout Baltimore.
- Directs staff in the development and implementation of the City’s annual Civil Rights Week.
- Oversee and manage civil rights investigations and enforcement actions.
- Leads the City’s Equity Coordinator program.
- Develop and implement outreach initiatives to raise awareness about civil rights, educate the public on their rights and protections, and promote equity.
- Ability to assess current programs and practices for equitable outcomes.
- Collaborate with other agencies, civil rights organizations, community groups, and stakeholders to address civil rights issues effectively.
- In partnership with the Department of Human Resources, delivers fundamental and advanced training/programming and sets the tone and vision of heightened organizational awareness and cultural integration of equity and civil rights.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Sociology, Education, Ethnic Studies, Communication, Social Work, Public Health, Political Science or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years' work experience in community, educational, or social justice programs which focus, in part, on public programs to eliminate structural bias, of which at least 2 years must be in a managerial or supervisory.
License, Registration And Certificate Requirements
N/A.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of human rights and civil rights issues.
- Knowledge in the management of diversity, equity, or inclusion programs.
- Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of equity including experience in applying equity frameworks to established laws, ordinances, and long-standing practices.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, City officials, commission members, community/business leaders, and the public.
Benefits
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
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