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Form of workSalary : $91,133.00 - $113,917.00 Annually
Location : 301 West Market Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03296
Department: County Administration
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Transparency & Communication | Equity & Inclusion | Accountability
Service & Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter
Description
THE POSITION
The Guilford County Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager (DEIB Manager) collaborates with key stakeholders to design, implement and evaluate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies to align with organizational values, priorities, and goals. Guilford County is an organization where belonging resonates throughout as a cultural priority.
The successful candidate will develop, implement, and manage a strategic framework under which the county's approach to DEIB will be formalized, revised, and advanced. The position provides consulting, training and coaching for employees and managers on equity and inclusion issues. Works collaboratively with county departments and partner agencies exercising broad direction over equity work across all county functions. Serves as the knowledge leader and the catalyst for change in the field of equity for underrepresented groups. Creates strategies, reports, and performance metrics for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas including economic development, community development, purchasing, recruitment, retention, employee relations, and career development. The DEIB Manager may serve as an internal consultant to Human Resources or the County Manager on any matters pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging including consultation on related employee grievances or discrimination, harassment, and retaliation investigations and recommendations.
THE ORGANIZATION
Guilford County is a high-performing local government organization that Empowers Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government. Our organization and its dedicated and diverse teams are guided by a strong set of core values that support our purpose.
Adherence to our purpose and core values gets Guilford County noticed. Guilford County is one of about 50 counties nationwide to earn the highest credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies; it has received national awards for its services, including its innovative work to reduce racial disparities in infant mortality; and has turned heads with its OneGuilford approach to collaborative and transformational solutions to address community needs, such as implementation of a $2 billion school bond program - one of the nation's largest school facility improvement initiatives.
The County operates as a Council-Manager form of government, with the Board appointing a professional County Manager to administer a variety of County functions. The County Manager's office provides professional management and leadership for the County government by directing and supervising all County offices, departments, and agencies under the general control of the Board of Commissioners. The Manager is the Chief Administrator of the County government and is appointed by the nine-member Board of Commissioners. Under the County Manager are three Assistant County Managers overseeing Successful People, Strong Community, and Quality Government service areas. Assistant County Managers are responsible for assisting the County Manager in directing operations; preparing and administering an annual budget and capital improvement program; advising the Board on fiscal and policy matters; and equitably administering the policies, laws, ordinances, and other directives and goals of the Commissioners.
The County has adopted a total budget (all funds, net) of $932 million for fiscal year 2023-2024. The adopted budget for the Communications and Public Relations Department is $1.19 million, including funds for the overhaul of the County's website and four full-time positions. Guilford County employs personnel in more than 2,900 permanent positions. The budget includes specific new investments in the Guilford County Schools and Guilford Technical Community College, public engagement and communication, data analytics, school medical services, and initiatives to address health disparities and support equitable access to services. Guilford County spends most of its generated revenue on Education, followed by Law Enforcement, Social Service, Public Health, and Emergency Services.
Click here for the FY2024 Adopted Budget.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Typical Qualifications
First review of applications will take place on March 26, 2024. All applicants should attach a cover letter highlighting how they meet the qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform the essential duties and tasks of this position. Typical qualifications will include a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Public Administration, Ethnic Studies, Communication, or a relevant field and five (5) years of demonstrated successful and progressively responsible experience in program management in the administration of community, education, and/or social justice programs focused on the implementation of diversity and equity programming.
Education and experience should be clearly documented with demonstrated linkages to the essential duties and tasks of this position.
Supplemental Information
Compensation
The minimum to market expected hiring range is $91,113 - $113,917, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. To view many of our benefit details, click here.
Questions
Please direct questions to Graham Rothrock at 336-641-3324.
THE COMMUNITY
Founded in 1771, Guilford County is the third-most populous County in North Carolina. Guilford County was named after Francis North, the first Earl of Guilford, and was formed from parts of Rowan and Orange Counties to centralize government and Courts of Guilford. The Guilford Courthouse became the location of General Nathanial Greene and Lord Cornwallis' famous battle that was a turning point in the war and is still reenacted today. Guilford County, part of the beautiful Piedmont Triad area of north-central North Carolina, includes the cities of Greensboro and High Point and several towns and smaller communities. The County historically served as one of the major manufacturing and transportation hubs of the Southeast, most notably for textiles and furniture, and to this day has the largest furnishings trade show in the world, the High Point Furniture Market.
With a rich history of anti-slavery activism, Guilford County is a stop on the historic Underground Railroad, a nationally known landmark within the civil rights movement. Abolitionist Levi Coffin noted Guilford College Woods (historically called New Garden Woods) as a refuge for the Underground Railroad, now a protected area. Additionally, historic segregation protests in 1960 happened at the then white-only lunch counter at the Woolworth store in downtown Greensboro, helping to fuel similar efforts across the nation. The former Woolworth store location is now the site of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
The County is presently home to historical sites and institutions, as well as the host of notable recreational and cultural events such as the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, the North Carolina Folk Festival, the Wyndham Championship Golf Tournament, the Greensboro Grasshoppers and High Point Rockers baseball teams, Carolina Core FC soccer team, and a variety of collegiate events. Residents and visitors enjoy multiple regional parks within Guilford County, as well as opportunities for camping, fishing, golfing, and other outdoor recreation activities.
Guilford County residents benefit from strong educational programs. The County is home to many higher educational institutions, including North Carolina Agriculture & Technical University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, High Point University, Bennett College, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Elon University School of Law, and Guilford Technical Community College. Guilford County Schools is the third-largest school district in North Carolina and serves 67,000 K-12 students at more than 120 schools with nearly 10,000 employees.
Guilford's cities and towns boast friendly, walkable neighborhoods, vibrant social scenes, plenty of cultural attractions, and a central location perfect for enjoying the abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A three-hour drive east brings you to the beautiful North Carolina coast, while a three-hour drive west places you on Mount Mitchell in the magnificent North Carolina mountains, the highest point east of the Mississippi River.
Quick Facts
Population: 546,101 | Median Household Income: $63,475 | Median Home Value: $246,500 | Median Age: 37.2
All demographic information was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, operate a computer terminal and audio-visual equipment, and do extensive reading. Some positions in this class require the operation of a motor vehicle to go to various agency sites and locations.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note - This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection pr...
Location : 301 West Market Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03296
Department: County Administration
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: 3/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Empower Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government
Transparency & Communication | Equity & Inclusion | Accountability
Service & Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter
Description
THE POSITION
The Guilford County Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager (DEIB Manager) collaborates with key stakeholders to design, implement and evaluate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies to align with organizational values, priorities, and goals. Guilford County is an organization where belonging resonates throughout as a cultural priority.
The successful candidate will develop, implement, and manage a strategic framework under which the county's approach to DEIB will be formalized, revised, and advanced. The position provides consulting, training and coaching for employees and managers on equity and inclusion issues. Works collaboratively with county departments and partner agencies exercising broad direction over equity work across all county functions. Serves as the knowledge leader and the catalyst for change in the field of equity for underrepresented groups. Creates strategies, reports, and performance metrics for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas including economic development, community development, purchasing, recruitment, retention, employee relations, and career development. The DEIB Manager may serve as an internal consultant to Human Resources or the County Manager on any matters pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging including consultation on related employee grievances or discrimination, harassment, and retaliation investigations and recommendations.
THE ORGANIZATION
Guilford County is a high-performing local government organization that Empowers Successful People to thrive in a Strong Community supported by Quality Government. Our organization and its dedicated and diverse teams are guided by a strong set of core values that support our purpose.
Adherence to our purpose and core values gets Guilford County noticed. Guilford County is one of about 50 counties nationwide to earn the highest credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies; it has received national awards for its services, including its innovative work to reduce racial disparities in infant mortality; and has turned heads with its OneGuilford approach to collaborative and transformational solutions to address community needs, such as implementation of a $2 billion school bond program - one of the nation's largest school facility improvement initiatives.
The County operates as a Council-Manager form of government, with the Board appointing a professional County Manager to administer a variety of County functions. The County Manager's office provides professional management and leadership for the County government by directing and supervising all County offices, departments, and agencies under the general control of the Board of Commissioners. The Manager is the Chief Administrator of the County government and is appointed by the nine-member Board of Commissioners. Under the County Manager are three Assistant County Managers overseeing Successful People, Strong Community, and Quality Government service areas. Assistant County Managers are responsible for assisting the County Manager in directing operations; preparing and administering an annual budget and capital improvement program; advising the Board on fiscal and policy matters; and equitably administering the policies, laws, ordinances, and other directives and goals of the Commissioners.
The County has adopted a total budget (all funds, net) of $932 million for fiscal year 2023-2024. The adopted budget for the Communications and Public Relations Department is $1.19 million, including funds for the overhaul of the County's website and four full-time positions. Guilford County employs personnel in more than 2,900 permanent positions. The budget includes specific new investments in the Guilford County Schools and Guilford Technical Community College, public engagement and communication, data analytics, school medical services, and initiatives to address health disparities and support equitable access to services. Guilford County spends most of its generated revenue on Education, followed by Law Enforcement, Social Service, Public Health, and Emergency Services.
Click here for the FY2024 Adopted Budget.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
- Develops, implements, and measures DEIB strategies, goals, and objectives.
- Establishes county-wide performance indicators and progress benchmarks to ensure accountability towards equitable delivery of county programs and services.
- Facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration with county departments, employees, community members, and other stakeholders to make meaningful movement toward a more equitable county.
- Ensures policies, procedures, budget decisions, program design and other county functions are evaluated using an equity perspective as part of the decision-making process.
- Analyzes proposed legislation, regulations, and policies, and provides expert technical guidance and leadership to management and elected officials on equity issues affecting county programs and practices.
- Establishes and leads multi-department, cross-organizational teams to strategically advance and coordinate racial and social equity action planning across the county government.
- Develops staff training programs on a variety of topics to include awareness and understanding of equity-related concepts and the use of evidence-based data to recommend improvements to life outcomes for marginalized populations.
- Partners with the private sector, non-profit and faith-based organizations, community leaders and academic institutions to discuss issues around issues pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion and identify strategies to address them.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and best practices of DEIB in both workplace and community settings.
- Knowledge of processes and procedures associated with development and implementation of equity programs.
- Knowledge of principles and best practices of change management; and best practices for community engagement and training.
- Knowledge of program and project management.
- Ability to apply conflict resolution to complex policies.
- Ability to establish and implement initiatives within a large organization.
- Ability to develop and implement strategic planning regarding diversity and equity perspectives.
- Ability to build networks and move others from conflict resolution to creative solution-building.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the workplace and community.
- Ability to exercise judgment and diplomacy in working with diverse groups to address complex and often sensitive issues.
- Ability to work independently, conducting research and identifying solutions to problems.
- Skill in effective communication with coworkers, outside agencies and the general public.
Typical Qualifications
First review of applications will take place on March 26, 2024. All applicants should attach a cover letter highlighting how they meet the qualifications.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to perform the essential duties and tasks of this position. Typical qualifications will include a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Public Administration, Ethnic Studies, Communication, or a relevant field and five (5) years of demonstrated successful and progressively responsible experience in program management in the administration of community, education, and/or social justice programs focused on the implementation of diversity and equity programming.
Education and experience should be clearly documented with demonstrated linkages to the essential duties and tasks of this position.
Supplemental Information
Compensation
The minimum to market expected hiring range is $91,113 - $113,917, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. To view many of our benefit details, click here.
Questions
Please direct questions to Graham Rothrock at 336-641-3324.
THE COMMUNITY
Founded in 1771, Guilford County is the third-most populous County in North Carolina. Guilford County was named after Francis North, the first Earl of Guilford, and was formed from parts of Rowan and Orange Counties to centralize government and Courts of Guilford. The Guilford Courthouse became the location of General Nathanial Greene and Lord Cornwallis' famous battle that was a turning point in the war and is still reenacted today. Guilford County, part of the beautiful Piedmont Triad area of north-central North Carolina, includes the cities of Greensboro and High Point and several towns and smaller communities. The County historically served as one of the major manufacturing and transportation hubs of the Southeast, most notably for textiles and furniture, and to this day has the largest furnishings trade show in the world, the High Point Furniture Market.
With a rich history of anti-slavery activism, Guilford County is a stop on the historic Underground Railroad, a nationally known landmark within the civil rights movement. Abolitionist Levi Coffin noted Guilford College Woods (historically called New Garden Woods) as a refuge for the Underground Railroad, now a protected area. Additionally, historic segregation protests in 1960 happened at the then white-only lunch counter at the Woolworth store in downtown Greensboro, helping to fuel similar efforts across the nation. The former Woolworth store location is now the site of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum.
The County is presently home to historical sites and institutions, as well as the host of notable recreational and cultural events such as the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, the North Carolina Folk Festival, the Wyndham Championship Golf Tournament, the Greensboro Grasshoppers and High Point Rockers baseball teams, Carolina Core FC soccer team, and a variety of collegiate events. Residents and visitors enjoy multiple regional parks within Guilford County, as well as opportunities for camping, fishing, golfing, and other outdoor recreation activities.
Guilford County residents benefit from strong educational programs. The County is home to many higher educational institutions, including North Carolina Agriculture & Technical University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, High Point University, Bennett College, Greensboro College, Guilford College, Elon University School of Law, and Guilford Technical Community College. Guilford County Schools is the third-largest school district in North Carolina and serves 67,000 K-12 students at more than 120 schools with nearly 10,000 employees.
Guilford's cities and towns boast friendly, walkable neighborhoods, vibrant social scenes, plenty of cultural attractions, and a central location perfect for enjoying the abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A three-hour drive east brings you to the beautiful North Carolina coast, while a three-hour drive west places you on Mount Mitchell in the magnificent North Carolina mountains, the highest point east of the Mississippi River.
Quick Facts
Population: 546,101 | Median Household Income: $63,475 | Median Home Value: $246,500 | Median Age: 37.2
All demographic information was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, operate a computer terminal and audio-visual equipment, and do extensive reading. Some positions in this class require the operation of a motor vehicle to go to various agency sites and locations.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note - This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions, and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection pr...
