Access & Opportunity Officer

Salary Range: $84321 - $135756 Salary Grade: 26 FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to provide strategic leadership and oversight for countywide equity initiatives that promote fair and consistent access to services opportunities and resources; develops and implements policies programs and practices that support organizational effectiveness and community responsiveness; integrate principles of accessibility compliance and service excellence into County operations and decision-making; and serve as the Countys principal advisor on accessibility community engagement and related matters.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages directs and evaluates assigned staff: develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; approves employee work schedules and leave requests; addresses employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations policies and procedures.

Organizes prioritizes and assigns work: prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives in a fast-paced environment; ensures subordinates have proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff to assist with complex situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate; and provides oversight to contractors providing services under assigned area of responsibility.

Provides leadership and guidance to County departments and employees regarding the integration of equity principles into policies programs services budgeting planning and operational practices; promotes consistency in the application of equity-focused strategies across the organization; and facilitates cross-departmental collaboration to address systemic barriers and disparities.

Serves as the Countys subject matter expert on equity accessibility and related best practices; researches emerging trends legislation and practices; and recommends strategies to improve equitable access to services programs and opportunities.

Conducts organizational and employee assessments equity audits and analyses of policies programs and practices; identifies inequities barriers and disparities; develops recommendations for corrective action; and monitors implementation of approved improvements.

Develops accountability frameworks performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to measure equity outcomes; collects and analyzes data; prepares reports presentations and recommendations; and communicates findings to the CEO Board of Commissioners executive leadership and other stakeholders.

Develops and sustains strategic partnerships with community organizations advocacy groups governmental agencies educational institutions and other key stakeholders; and serves as the Countys primary liaison on equity- and access-related matters. Advises executive leadership regarding the equity impacts of proposed policies initiatives programs and legislative actions.

Collaborates with departmental leadership and employees to support training education and organizational development initiatives that promote organizational capacity to advance equity goals.

Represents the County at meetings conferences public forums and community events; delivers presentations and briefings; and promotes awareness of County equity initiatives and accomplishments.

Monitors compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations mandates and reporting requirements related to equity and accessibility; and recommends actions to ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Public Administration Public Policy Business Administration Human Resources Social Sciences Organizational Development Law Political Science or a closely related field required; Masters degree preferred; six years of progressively responsible experience in public sector administration human resources compliance public policy strategic planning community engagement or related field including three years of management or supervisory experiencewhich provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

None