Implements and guides initiatives, best practices, and trainings within one or more City departments or agencies that focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for employees and citizens. Identifies and advises on best practices for departmental policies, marketing, training, and strategic planning.
This position is currently being recruited for the Parks department.
This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.- Identifies, promotes, and advises on best practices to cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), as well as trust, connection, collaboration, and inclusive decision making within the structure, systems, policies, marketing, and planning of one or more City departments.
- Keeps current on topics of DEI through trainings, conferences, and continuous education to ensure that training curriculum and guidance align with changing DEI regulations and best practices.
- Collaborates on City department efforts as a DEI subject matter expert by participating in, hosting, and speaking at internal meetings, public forums, conferences or industry events.
- Develops curriculum, materials, presentations, and resources to conduct internal trainings and classes.
- Provides suggestions and actionable steps to management based on staff or public feedback, internal requests, and needs assessments.
- Evaluates, tracks, and reports metrics such as objective results and key performance indicators (KPI’s) specific to the department’s needs. Builds on the effectiveness of existing trainings and finds opportunities for new approaches.
- Purchases training registrations, resources, and supplies.
- Performs related work as required.
Combinations of education and experience that are equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.Open-Entry Requirements:- Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human resources, social sciences, or equity studies, and
- Experience: Two years of experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) that include duties such as conducting equity or emotional intelligence trainings, advising leadership on DEI best practices, and developing DEI initiatives.
For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our
website.Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
The examination will consist of a Training & Experience Evaluation and a Work Sample, with weights assigned as follows:
- Supplemental T&E Examination 30%
- Work Sample 70%
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS:The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online, at the time of application.
Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
WORK SAMPLE:Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, April 27th, 2026, and Monday, May 11th, 2026, will receive an email containing the instructions for the Work Sample portion of their exam. Applicants will have from Thursday, May 14, 2026, through Monday, May 18, 2026, to complete the work sample and send it back for evaluation.
The examination may include such subjects as:
- DEI concepts
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.
