CHIEF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER 0455

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under the general direction of the County Personnel Officer, an employee in this class is responsible for leading the development, implementation and oversight of Suffolk County’s diversity and inclusion initiatives. The employee will perform professional level duties designed to improve diversity and inclusion in County hiring and personnel practices and will identify, evaluate, and make recommendations to improve diversity throughout the County. Work is performed according to general policies established by the County. The nature of the work is such that the employee is required to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned objectives. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Develops, implements, and oversees the County’s diversity and inclusion policies and goals;

Conducts research concerning diverse populations and develops targeted approaches for meeting diversity needs in the Civil Service hiring process;

Fosters governmental ties with the local community to enhance diversity efforts;

Develops and/or searches out the best available training opportunities for County Department Heads, management, and staff;

Develops and maintains a system for reporting on the progress of the County’s diversity and inclusion initiatives;

Conducts and attends conferences, workshops, and seminars concerned with issues of the diverse workforce;

Provides referral services for the diverse population seeking employment with Suffolk County;

Participates in community, regional and statewide equity collaborations;

Conducts various community presentations throughout Suffolk County;

Assists in County recruitment practices and outreach;

May organize community groups for Civil Service instruction.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of administering diversity and inclusion programs and practices in the public sector; working knowledge of the legal, administrative, and procedural regulations applicable to the administration and operation of a diversity and inclusion program in the public sector; ability to analyze data and direct the performance of assessments related to diversity and inclusion; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues and develop common goals; ability to coach, mentor, and motivate colleagues and staff; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials at all levels; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Master’s Degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration, management, ethnic studies, communication or a closely related field, and (2) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience; or,

b) Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration, management, ethnic studies, communication or a closely related field, and (4) years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience; or,

c) Graduation from a college with federally authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with an Associate’s Degree in sociology, psychology, education, public administration, management, ethnic studies, communication or a closely related field, and (6) six years of progressively responsible administrative and management experience; or,

d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a), b), or c).

R 03/06/2023

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Pending (Non Competitive)