The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business or public administration, public policy, political science, human resource management, social sciences, organizational psychology, multicultural and diversity studies, or related field; and
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative, analytical policy, or program work involving data analysis and interpretation, including two (2) years of local government project coordination or program management experience.
- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Must safely operate a motor vehicle when required for travel on County business.
- Significant demonstrated experience in advancing the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in personal or professional capacity, or similar work in advancing racial and social justice.
- An advance degree from an accredited college or university in equity and social justice studies, racial justice, multicultural psychology, organizational development, social psychology, human development or related field.
- Three years or more professional experience leading impactful DEI initiatives with an emphasis on policy analysis and policy/plan development and administration.
- Demonstrated experience with group dynamics, facilitation skills, change management, and relevant public administration principles.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
The Santa Barbara County Executive Office is currently looking for an Inclusion Initiatives Manager (Principal CEO Analyst Classification). The incumbent will champion, oversee and advise on the development and implementation of the County of Santa Barbara’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and objectives. The Inclusion Initiatives Manager works to promote equity and inclusion in County employment, programs, services and activities and to identify and eliminate barriers that result from racial and social injustice and inequities.
The County Executive Office is the heart of the County Administration, responsible for implementing policy directives from the Board of Supervisors, overseeing operations of the 23 other County departments, and working with various community organizations and constituents through collaboration and innovation.
The County Executive Office provides the Board of Supervisors, departments and the community with expert fiscal guidance, analysis, policy development, and organizational leadership to reach goals. Employees in the department have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive view of County operations and assist in achieving our goals and objectives.