What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion NON-MERIT POSITION position at Baltimore County, MD?
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
The Chief of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) will provide vision and leadership in promoting a workplace culture that values collaboration, shared responsibility, and accountability. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the CDEI will work across departments to support fair practices, contribute to outreach activities, and help shape policies that align with the County’s commitment to a professional and welcoming work environment. The CDEI will play a key role in guiding strategic efforts, fostering engagement, and supporting approaches that reflect the broad range of perspectives and experiences within Baltimore County Government.
Examples of Duties
- Partners with department leaders to develop recruitment and retention strategies that include targeted outreach, advertising, networking, and other methods to attract and retain well-qualified candidates.
- Works with departments to review, draft, and refine operational policies and practices that promote consistency, fairness, and openness across programs and services.
- Leads the creation of a County-wide strategic framework focused on fostering a respectful and engaging workplace, including the development of dashboards to track progress and assess the impact of related efforts using both data and feedback.
- Serves as the Executive Director of the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, providing leadership to then Commission’s efforts around dispute mediation; human relations training and programming; monitoring and investigating incidents of bias and/or discrimination; and coordinating community events and initiatives.
- Coordinates personnel across departments involved in workplace culture and employee engagement efforts to align and support County-wide goals and initiatives.
- Collaborates with department managers to support a welcoming onboarding experience and ongoing employee engagement efforts, including training for all new County employees focused on workplace culture and respectful conduct.
- Designs and facilitates learning opportunities related to awareness, sensitivity, and professional conduct across cultures; coordinates with the Office of Law (OOL) to align these sessions with County policy and legal standards.
- Builds and maintains relationships with external organizations and community stakeholders to support shared goals and outreach efforts.
- Conducts periodic assessments of workplace culture programs and related initiatives; prepares summary reports for the County Executive, County Administrative Officer, and department leadership.
- Provides training and advisory support to County Boards and Commissions on topics related to professional conduct, group dynamics, and effective collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in areas such as workplace culture, organizational development, multicultural affairs, or related programs.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Inspector General - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial Copies are acceptable.
Conditions of Employment
Employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
The Chief of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI) will provide vision and leadership in promoting a workplace culture that values collaboration, shared responsibility, and accountability. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the CDEI will work across departments to support fair practices, contribute to outreach activities, and help shape policies that align with the County’s commitment to a professional and welcoming work environment. The CDEI will play a key role in guiding strategic efforts, fostering engagement, and supporting approaches that reflect the broad range of perspectives and experiences within Baltimore County Government.
Examples of Duties
- Partners with department leaders to develop recruitment and retention strategies that include targeted outreach, advertising, networking, and other methods to attract and retain well-qualified candidates.
- Works with departments to review, draft, and refine operational policies and practices that promote consistency, fairness, and openness across programs and services.
- Leads the creation of a County-wide strategic framework focused on fostering a respectful and engaging workplace, including the development of dashboards to track progress and assess the impact of related efforts using both data and feedback.
- Serves as the Executive Director of the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, providing leadership to then Commission’s efforts around dispute mediation; human relations training and programming; monitoring and investigating incidents of bias and/or discrimination; and coordinating community events and initiatives.
- Coordinates personnel across departments involved in workplace culture and employee engagement efforts to align and support County-wide goals and initiatives.
- Collaborates with department managers to support a welcoming onboarding experience and ongoing employee engagement efforts, including training for all new County employees focused on workplace culture and respectful conduct.
- Designs and facilitates learning opportunities related to awareness, sensitivity, and professional conduct across cultures; coordinates with the Office of Law (OOL) to align these sessions with County policy and legal standards.
- Builds and maintains relationships with external organizations and community stakeholders to support shared goals and outreach efforts.
- Conducts periodic assessments of workplace culture programs and related initiatives; prepares summary reports for the County Executive, County Administrative Officer, and department leadership.
- Provides training and advisory support to County Boards and Commissions on topics related to professional conduct, group dynamics, and effective collaboration.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in areas such as workplace culture, organizational development, multicultural affairs, or related programs.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Inspector General - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial Copies are acceptable.
Conditions of Employment
Employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
Salary : $117,877 - $140,638
