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Manager - Inclusion Project 

Open Date 12/11/2018  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining  
Division Diversity & Inclusion  
Location Diversity & Inclusion  
Reports To Diversity & Inclusion Officer  
Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Schedule may vary based on departmental needs.  
Pay Rate Up to $50,500/yr.  
Description

SUMMARY
The Manager for Inclusion Projects manages the City's prioritized programs and tasks in compliance with Mayoral Executive Order No. 01-2016, Diversity Purchasing Ordinance, Human Rights Ordinance, and the city-wide Diversity and Inclusion Plan. The Manager for Inclusion Projects will report to the City Diversity and Inclusion Officer and is responsible for making sure city vendors and contractors are in compliance with city of South Bend inclusive procurement policy, state and federal law and managing partnerships, access, training, analysis, and reporting of the city's inclusive workforce plan. The Manager for Inclusive Projects will be responsible for supporting and executing the Inclusive Procurement Plan, and the Inclusive Workforce Plan as determined by Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Seasonal Interns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
• Inclusive Procurement, Contracting, and Small Business Development
o Manage city vendors and contractor compliance with city of South Bend inclusive procurement policy, program guidelines, state and federal law (HUD Youthbuild and Section 3)
o Manage, administer, and track race and gender neutral initiatives, and other approved specialized programs that help create more equitable and inclusive procurement outcomes for the city of South Bend
o Manage and assist in creating reports from the inclusive procurement software system; ensuring accurate data collection for future disparity studies, quarterly, and annual inclusive procurement reporting.
o Train internal city buyers, update city staff involved in the procurement process of new law or policy regarding special procurement programs,
o Host or partner to host inclusive procurement local and regional events with vendors, contractors, labor unions, Youthbuild participants, Section 3 business concerns
o Serve as the liaison for new and existing MWBE, Section 3, DVBE, SBE, DBE, LGBTQBE, VBE businesses, and city approved certifying agencies, and shall collect information for and update an active directory of local MWBE, DVBE, SBE, DBE, LGBTQBE, and VBE lists to be accessible by internal and external partners.
o Serve as a representative of the Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Diversity Utilization Board meetings when necessary
o Responsible for reporting on-site compliance visits to construction worksites
o Assist with other duties as needed.
• Inclusive Workforce Development
o Manage partnership relations for city-wide Inclusive Talent Pipeline programs like Youthbuild and Section 3.
o Partner with and support internal city departments with departmental diversity and inclusion workforce and workplace plans, inclusive job needs forecasting, inclusive organizational redesigns, staff performance management, career path development, succession planning, leadership competency and skill development
o Collect and analyze city personnel data and use it to generate reports on compensation and pay equity,
o Research, recommend, and track emergency staff retirement loan fund disbursements
o Assist investigations compensation discrimination claims with oversight of the Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and Director of Human Resources
o Serve as the partner with regional economic development agencies, local and regional public K-12 school corporations, charter schools, parochial, private schools, and local and regional businesses to collect and analyze local and regional workforce personnel data to forecast local emerging career opportunities, and connect skill and competency needs to curriculum models; tracking outcomes and managing data for longitudinal studies
o Manage internal Inclusive Talent Management Model implementation for forecasting, recruitment, hiring, staff development and evaluation, and retention.
o Partner with HR on internal workforce discrimination and harassment claims, and may serve as a city ombudsperson.
o Prepare reports analyzing current state of the workforce including demographics, job movements, progress against talent development programs, headcount trends, separations, and overall impact to costs by special populations, and years of service.
o Assist with other duties as needed.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
Position Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree (4 year degree) or equivalent education and experience in workforce development, and or municipal procurement, purchasing, and or EEO compliance, Affirmative Action Plans, and or MWBE program management or similar field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven, successful experience in human resources, and or workforce development, and or procurement, and or contracting, and or small business development, and or MWBE program administration or a combination of training and experience, such as through internships, which demonstrates the potential ability to perform the duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong, demonstrated racial, and cultural competencies
• Knowledge of municipal, county, state or federal government workplace environments.
• Knowledge of procurement, or purchasing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of fundamental human resources workforce development best practices.
• Knowledge of B2Gnow procurement software systems reporting or similar procurement tracking system and reporting or a similar procurement software.
• Ability to work with a team of diverse City and community stakeholders, think creatively, manage own time, and take initiative to drive projects.
• Expertise in MS Office Suite.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Contract Compliance Associate or Master

EQUIPMENT
Computer, Telephone, Printer, Fax Machine, Copy Machine, Scanner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.

 
Required  
About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.


***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***  
EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  

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