The County Manager is seeking a highly skilled, diversity and inclusion professional to champion the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive County as well as lead the execution of a vision and strategy to foster and sustain a culture for equity, diversity, and inclusion.  The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director reports to the Deputy County Manager and is full time, benefit eligible.  This position is an organizational leader, responsible for leveraging diversity and inclusion best practices and strengthening the cultural competency of the organization while collaborating with Coconino County departments, programs, committees and partners in order to grow, promote and sustain the vision for diversity, inclusion and equity through the development, implementation and monitoring of programs.  Through this organizational collaboration, the position will work with a particular emphasis on 1) strategies for inclusive leadership, 2) access, retention and recruitment, 3) diversity and inclusion education, communication and outreach, and 4) assessment and guidance.

The candidate will have a demonstrated capacity in diversity and inclusion leadership, interfacing with a broad range of departments and partners, bringing teams together, and experience resolving employee related issues and building trust. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director will collaborate with Elected Officials and Department Directors on the setting of strategic priorities and provide support for departments to work together to achieve those priorities.  The leader will assist in the implementation of strategies involving diverse staff and communities. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director is a key contributor to the transformational leadership vision of Coconino County that supports a strong sense of belonging and inclusion. Additional criteria for consideration are demonstrated success in a comparable or larger complex organization, interest and desire to serve the needs of Team Members, a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, ability to successfully develop, implement and support diversity, equity and inclusion training and programming, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, high-demand and collegial environment. We are seeking a leader who can exert influence in a diverse and complex environment.

As part of the County's Organizational Renewal initiative, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director will invest in people and organizational culture to achieve success and partnership. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director will champion the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive County while fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The successful candidate will have a work history reflective of the dedication to and value of working with diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and geographies.  The candidate will have experience working with and respecting the importance of citizen advisory groups. The selected candidate is expected to be flexible and adaptable, responsive to the needs of the entire organization, and able to manage tactical and strategic issues simultaneously.
 
At Coconino County, diversity is understanding, accepting, and valuing differences between people including those:
of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations with differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases. Equity is ensuring that all employees have access to opportunity through educational and professional policies, programs and activities.  Inclusion is a collaborative, supportive, and respectful environment that increases the participation and contribution of all employees.
 
Coconino County's Organizational Renewal Values Include:
• Public Service-- We embrace our mission to serve and focus on improving quality of life in our communities with effective and impactful services.
• Courage-- We are passionate and bold in our actions in pursuit of the best decisions for our Community Members, Team Members and organization.
• Integrity-- We are trustworthy, honest and accountable as individuals and as an organization. 
• Diversity-- We are inclusive and pursue equity to ensure that our workforce, services and programs reflect the richness of and meet the needs of individuals within our communities.
• Compassion-- We listen to and take care of one another encouraging quality of life and balance for our Team Members and our Community Members.
• Fun-- We have fun in heartfelt and fulfilling ways to strengthen our connections with our Team Members and our Community Members.
 
Coconino County:
Joining the Coconino County Team is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative organization that works every day to serve the public interest and the diverse citizens of the County. As part of our organizational renewal efforts, we are committed to working together in a spirit of collaboration, serving our citizens, public service, inclusion and honoring people, and open, honest and wholehearted commitment to those we serve. Our diversity brings richness to our County family and to our communities.
 
At 18,661 square miles geographically, Coconino County is the second largest county in the continental United States and 16% of the entire state of Arizona. The current population is 139,000. Incorporated cities and towns within the County include Flagstaff, Page, Williams, Fredonia, Tusayan and part of Sedona.
 
With only 12% of privately-owned land, most of Coconino County is consists of public land, including United States Forest Service and National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Tribal Trust Land and State of Arizona.  The County is home to one of the seven wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon, as well as many other National Parks and National Monuments. Strong partnerships and relationships with federal, tribal, state, local government and community partners are essential in this role.
 
Coconino County has an educated and diverse citizenry, including 32% having earned a college degree, 14% of population of Hispanic descent and 27% of Native American descent.  The County is proud home of the Havasupai, Hopi, Hualapai, Kaibab-Paiute, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribes, as well as a large part of the Navajo Nation. Additionally, residents of the County have great opportunity for quality higher education, including Northern Arizona University (NAU) and Coconino Community College. The County is also home to the United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, Camp Navajo, the United States Geological Survey Flagstaff Science Campus, the Museum of Northern Arizona, Lowell Observatory and the Arboretum at Flagstaff. Flagstaff was the first community designated as an International Dark Skies Community and in 2012, Flagstaff was named America's first STEM Community.
 
Flagstaff:
The County seat of Flagstaff is a vibrant community nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks with a population of approximately 71,000.  At 7,000 feet elevation, you experience the 4 seasons and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including miles of biking and hiking trails, kayaking, fishing, hunting, camping and skiing and snowshoeing. In this region you will experience a unique blend of history, culture, and breathtaking beauty.
 
Diversity and Inclusion:
As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity. From our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies, which target diverse workforce segments, Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization.  These activities are a part of our Diversity & Inclusion award-winning program and are designed to raise awareness and promote appreciation of individual differences. We highly value our Native American, Hispanic and African American advisory councils and the knowledge and perspective they bring to our county.  Our Diversity & Inclusion Program has been consistently growing and thus strengthening our organization. This program is supported by an 11-member committee and assists Coconino County in building a reputation as an organization that fosters an inclusive work environment where all employees are inspired to contribute their best, and to benefit from their different perspectives, backgrounds and life experiences. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is leading the charge on diversity and inclusion initiatives executing Proclamations including but not limited to Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Pride Month, and African American Heritage Month. Coconino County leaders are well respected in the Diversity and Inclusion community statewide.  In 2016 Supervisor Liz Archuleta was awarded the Diversity and Inclusion Leader Award through the Society of Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Alliance. In 2017, Supervisor Lena Fowler was recognized with the same award and in 2019 Deputy County Manager Lucinda Andreani was also recognized by the Society of Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Alliance with the Diversity and Inclusion Leader Award.  Additionally, in August 2017, the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted Resolution 2017 – 50, condemning hate and racial supremacy while promoting tolerance. To view Resolution 2017 – 50, click here.  

In 2019, County leadership engaged Kelli McLoud-Schingen of KMS Consulting to conduct an assessment of the organization's cultural competency, which involves many activities and assessment tools. The recommendations forthcoming from this assessment will guide the County's implementation of further Diversity and Inclusion efforts. To view the report, please click here.

The Position:
Under general direction, performs work of considerable difficulty directing the strategic and operational functions of diversity, equity and inclusion including overseeing diversity and inclusion programmatic implementation, collaboration with internal and external partners, ensuring teamwork and collaboration across departments; performs related work as assigned. 
 
For more information please view this PDF Brochure: http://www.coconino.az.gov/deibrochure
You can also check the recruitment page at: www.coconino.az.gov/deirecruitment 

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• Provides consultative leadership, partnership and coordination of resources to foster collaboration across County departments, community partners, and stakeholders to achieve diversity and inclusion strategic goals, resulting in significant positive impacts on our diverse constituents and communities.
• Reports directly to the Deputy County Manager, works closely and partners with members of the Executive Leadership Team and departments in meeting the diversity and inclusion vision, goals and priorities of the Board
• Oversees short and long-term diversity and inclusion priorities, goals and objectives to assure significant positive impact on our constituents and communities, and in doing so by maximizing effectiveness of County resources
• Administers, develops, implements and monitors programs that promote and sustain diversity, inclusion, equity and respect throughout Coconino County
• Creates countywide strategic plan for diversity and inclusion
• Performs countywide cultural competency assessments, develops, implements, supports and assesses diversity and equity training and programming, while meeting the specific needs of each department
• Participates in employee enrichment activities, including coordination of county diversity projects and initiatives
• Reviews, interprets, and recommends county-wide programs and policies
• Acts as a resource for department diversity policy development
• Assists departments in completing and implementing their diversity action plans
• Stays abreast of diversity and inclusion trends and best practices affecting County government to apply new techniques to keep the organization current, responsive and setting a national standard for county effectiveness
• Facilitates communication between partners to build trust, and motivate and engage teams while building meaningful and inclusive relationships to improve services and benefit citizens
• Demonstrates confidence, humility, integrity, accessibility, compassion, innovation, creativity, accountability and thoroughness while facilitating diversity and inclusion strategy and vision
• Collects and analyzes statistical data
• Tracks trends and developments in functional areas
• Conducts studies, performs research, and prepares reports
• Participates in working groups, councils and committees
• Ensures compliance with rules and regulations
• Provides diversity, equity and inclusion training as well as Train the Trainer Opportunities to sustain diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Coordinates Monthly Heritage Lunch and Learns, diversity proclamations, and Diversity Day as well as chairs the Diversity Committee and acts as a liaison to the Coconino County Advisory Councils
• Partners with Human Resources and other departments in bringing resources to employees
• Manages special projects
• May supervise assigned staff

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Diversity and Equity and Inclusion, Intercultural Communications or related field and five years of experience assessing, implementing and sustaining culturally competent organizational practices, policies and strategies in collaboration with organizational stakeholders in a diverse working environment OR, any equivalent combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

The ideal candidate will be an innovative, strategic and results-oriented leader with a broad vision for the role of diversity in achieving organizational excellence. They will be skilled in establishing, improving and moving forward an organization-wide diversity initiative; working with established community partners, commissions and citizens groups; developing and establishing credibility and trust working with diverse populations; and working with culturally competent organizational practices, policies and strategies. The successful candidate will be adept at facilitating difficult discussions, shepherding change, creating and strengthening partnerships and aligning an array of efforts throughout the county.
 
Preferred qualifications:  Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Navajo speaking and writing skills. Experience with diversity issues in recruitment, retention, identity development, access, and equity.
 
This position is exempt from overtime.
This position is at-will.
 
Note: Resumes are welcome, but completion of County application is mandatory. Relocation expenses may be negotiated as part of the overall compensation.

 Considerable knowledge of:

•  Diversity, equity and inclusion program design, facilitation and management
• Principles and practices of positive facilitation
• Design and administration of assessment tools
• Best practices in diversity materials, promoting inclusiveness and ensuring continued compliance with government regulations
• Principles, practices, and methods of program development and implementation related to workforce diversity and equal employment concerns and activities
• Research techniques and report writing
• Business English
• Federal, State and local personnel and EEO laws, rules, and regulations 
• Obtaining, verifying and evaluating general and statistical information
• Computer software utilized in functional area data collection and analysis
• Techniques of conflict resolution and mediation
• Community initiatives and diversity in the workplace
• Problem resolution methods and practices

• Cultural Competence
• Training and Facilitation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion topics
• Developing curriculum for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training sessions
• Evaluating programs with quantifiable metrics
• Coordination of training and programs
• Providing leadership, guidance, and support to internal departments and partners
• Management of multiple priorities
• Managing change with an understanding of the contexts, cultures and politics within institutions that impact the implementation of effective diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Promoting diversity awareness on diversity issues and topics
• Building relationships and partnerships with others to achieve diversity goals
• Organizing affinity groups
• Fostering diversity champions and employees in the work of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Preparing reports, promotional items, and other written documents
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Public Speaking
• Use of modern office equipment including computers, computer applications, and software

• Demonstrate cultural awareness, cultural humility, agility, and an ability to build trust and creditability
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and build coalitions with a broad range of diverse individuals, departments, and groups, including senior leadership to achieve results
• Analyze complex personnel problems and develop appropriate solutions
• Plan, initiate and manage projects from beginning to end, with minimal direction
• Effectively carry out difficult and complex assignments requiring considerable independent judgment and initiative with a minimum of supervision
• Maintain a high degree of organization, coordination and communication, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Identify organizational and system issues and develop effective solutions
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, appointed department directors, staff, other agencies, the media and the general public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communication skills with experience in multiple communication modes, including social media, with the ability to articulate the importance of inclusion and diversity to the broader goals and mission of Coconino County