Director, Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE -
This position is open until filled.
The first review of resumes will begin on December 13, 2024.
Director, Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion About the City of Rockville
The City of Rockville operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
The Mayor and Council serve as the legislative body for the City of Rockville.
This critical decision-making position focuses community attention on the Mayor and Council.
The Mayor and Council's public meetings provide a forum in which policy proposals are deliberated, debated, and ultimately decided.
The Mayor and Council appoint and direct the work of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk/Director of Council Operations.
The City of Rockville is regarded as one of America's leading small cities for work, for play and for life.
It is the vibrant, highly educated, business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies and is adjacent to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.
Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents.
About the Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was formally established in October 2024.
The Office will examine policies, practices, budget allocations, and programs that may perpetuate institutional racism and systemic inequities for various historically excluded groups.
The Mayor and Council recognizes that racial inequity is institutionalized with systematic racism in the policies and practices in governmental institutions.
On July 12, 2021, the Mayor and Council adopted Resolution 10-21 endorsing and committing to the establishment of government policies and practices that promote racial and ethnic equity and social justice.
About the Position The City of Rockville, Maryland is recruiting the Director of our newly established Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The director will work in partnership with City leaders, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, department heads, and other City staff to engage community stakeholders to establish equity, diversity and inclusion as shared values across the community and the City of Rockville as an organization.
The Director develops, manages, and monitors the City's diversity, equity and inclusion policies and actions, and will serve as a change agent who provides leadership and vision to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within the City of Rockville and the community.
This position reports to the Deputy City Manager.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement comprehensive Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Community strategies that align with the City's strategy and goals.
Program Development:
Design and deliver innovative programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Metrics and Reporting:
Continually reevaluate diversity and representation metrics for measuring the effectiveness of initiatives.
Community Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and stakeholders.
Promote Cultural Competency:
Foster a culture of continuous learning about human differences.
Policy Development:
Review and update organizational policies to ensure they reflect best practices in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Collaboration:
Work closely with community leaders and colleagues to integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles into all aspects of City operations.
Advocacy:
Serve as an advocate for inclusive and equitable initiatives within the organization and across the community.
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Organizational Development, Leadership, Diversity, or closely related field; or five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in relevant fields.
Expertise in inclusion management related to significant societal differences.
Experience creating and executing inclusion and equity strategies.
Excellent operational/analytical skills.
Experience leveraging data to measure success of initiatives.
Understanding of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to advocate and influence for increased leadership commitment.
Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is $120,351 - $159,500.
The City offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in the Rockville Employees Retirement System.
Application and Selection Process Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references.
Questions Please contact Susan Seling, Director of Human Resources, at

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The City of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce (EOE).
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