Parks & Community Services Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Administrator (LTE)

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

Are you passionate about equity and ensuring that every resident has access to parks and community services Are you a skilled project manager that can lead and excite a broad range of team members Do you have experience meeting people where they are and collaborating to build understanding and skill in the areas of diversity equity and inclusion Please consider joining the City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services team!

This position is a fully benefited Limited Term position with a 3-year term (36month).

City Council Vision Statement:
Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision:
In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live grow and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission:
We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks natural areas recreation arts and culture and a broad base of community services.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness
Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities power and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right not a privilege and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

• Oversee the ongoing development of the departments diversity strategic plan and implementation via the departments workplan.
• Provide recommendations for policy updates to Parks & Community Services Diversity Strategic Plan and other department policies and plans as they relate to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Serve as the departments lead diversity liaison and facilitate dialogue and training for other department diversity liaisons.
• Support managers and supervisors with ongoing skill development to support their leadership to their teams in areas of diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Attend division/workgroup level meetings to support supervisors in their engagement with team members in dialogues and courageous conversations.
• Collaborate with the Citys Diversity Advantage Team and represent the department on assigned city-wide efforts related to diversity equity inclusion and belonging.
• Support the work of the departments ADA and Title VI Core Teams.
• Establish a knowledge base of best practices and available resources for cultural competence and equity specific to the services provided by Parks & Community Services.
• Assist Parks & Community Services divisions to enhance public outreach efforts to broaden public participation on varied department initiatives planning and programming.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under general supervision of one of the department Assistant Directors.
• Position requires the ability to exercise influence with positions and people where no formal supervisory relationship exists.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of organizational development strategies related to cultural competence equity inclusion and outreach practices.
• Understanding of how historic and systemic issues including racism have contributed to inequities in the Parks & Community Services system including parks open spaces recreation human services youth development and adult misdemeanant probation.
• Skill and experience in public speaking and presentations large group facilitation and public interaction.
• Skill in providing analysis and recommendations to resolve diffcult issues including those related to diversity equity and inclusion.
• Skill in building teams with multiple stakeholders and interests.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate with diverse individuals in a non-judgmental open manner and utilize effective interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and skill in planning and project management.
• Skill in providing comprehensive oversight over multiple projects managing deadlines and supporting staff that contribute to the projects success using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to attend evening and weekend events as required.

• Three or more years of professional related experience in project management or organizational development with demonstrated experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Three or more years of professional-level experience with diversity equity and inclusion work including experience working with diverse communities.
• City of Bellevue Parks & Community Services serves an increasingly diverse community. Data from the 2023-2024 Human Services Needs Update demonstrates that there remain substantial challenges to ensure all members of Bellevues diverse and growing community have the resources they need to thrive with disparities noted for people of color immigrants individuals with disabilities English language learners and LGBTQIA2S community members. Thus individuals who are bilingual bicultural immigrants people of color individuals with disabilities and/or members of the LGBTQIA2S community hold a unique lived experience to inform our program and service delivery. To increase our ability for outreach connection and equity we encourage these individuals to apply.
• Must pass a criminal background check

Limited Term Employee (LTE):A fully benefited employee appointed to serve in a position scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours a week for a specific project with a specific ending date which is anticipated to last more than five months but in no event longer than three consecutive years (36 months).

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a normal City office environment with meetings also occurring outside the office environment.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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