Diversity, Inclusion and Organizational Development Specialist

Join Our Team as a Diversity, Inclusion and Organizational Development Specialist with Ramsey County!

Organizational Development:  to serve as a trainer, internal consultant and practitioner on areas including diversity, inclusion, and organizational development in accordance with County’s values: People, Integrity, Community, Equity and Leadership.  Responsible for change management; to provide organizational development consulting; to develop and provide staff education and development; to serve as a diversity, inclusion, and racial equity consultant; to facilitate conversations such as conflict resolution or advising leaders; and to perform related duties as assigned.

1. Promote diversity, inclusion, racial equity, and intercultural development.  Ensure equity, cultural awareness and inclusion in education and consultation.
2. Coordinate educational programs or organization development initiatives.
3. Act as project leader on designated projects by directing and coordinating the activities of other staff involved in policy/system analysis, evaluation, education design, policy development, and development of supporting instructional materials.
4. Represent the department at meetings with other community professionals.

 Organizational Development (Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Equity)

5. Advise or consult with leaders and staff at all levels, in groups or individually, on effective customer service, diversity issues, racial equity, conflict management, strategic planning, change management, team building, workforce planning, conflict facilitation, systemic/institution change, communication and leadership development.

6. Develop experiential learning opportunities for improved job performance in areas such as: interviewing, team building, communication skills, intercultural development, racial equity, team management, supervision, conflict facilitation, change management, stress management, personal safety, and staff collaboration.

7. Provide informal or formal coaching or mentoring to managers, supervisors and staff on individual performance, conflict facilitation, intercultural development, professional development, diversity, inclusion, racial equity, and workplace culture issues.  Facilitate work culture change efforts. Provide appropriate referral to outside consultants as needed.
8. Develop, design, and conduct leadership management and supervisory programs to align with organizational values of: People, Integrity, Community, Equity and Leadership; defined through needs/opportunity assessments and consistent with current organizational demands, County requirements, and community trends.
9. Organize, advertise and coordinate large-scale staff development activities.
10. Consult on career and professional development planning, using competency-based approaches.  Assist departments in recruiting and retaining qualified diverse job candidates and employees.
11. Assist in research and analysis of statistical, narrative, and data for use in reports and informational documents such as workforce statistics, equal employment, and non-discrimination matters, as assigned.
12. Explain affirmative action and other diversity-related policies to Ramsey County staff and provide information to County departments on policy applications.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification.  Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (All):  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  All essential functions listed above as well as the assigned DIOD Specialist area, as assigned.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in adult education, human resources, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field to area assigned.

Experience:  Three years of experience in diversity and inclusion programs, employee training/education, organizational development, change management, or a related field to area assigned.

Substitution:  Any combination of education and experience that equates to seven years of experience can be substituted for the bachelor’s degree and required experience.

Certifications/Licensure:  None.

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated: 

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Diversity, Inclusion and Organizational Development Specialist will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.  Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination. 

Eligible List:  The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Diversity, Inclusion and Organizational Development Specialist. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for six month(s) or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. 

Veteran's Preference:  This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.  Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process.  Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application. 

Criminal Background Checks:  All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. 

E-Verify Participation:  Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:  Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. 

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives being equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide, will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved. 

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application. 

For further information regarding this posting, please contact crystal.diaz@co.ramsey.mn.us