Deputy - Equity & Strategic Services

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community, and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub of an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace, and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

Leadership position responsible for integrated strategic planning and organizational effectiveness that embeds equity outcomes within all municipal operations. Reports directly to the Assistant Chief Operating Officer and provides strategic guidance to department heads on performance optimization, equity integration, administration, operations, and management of the Executive Department.

Oversees staff, management processes and administrative systems, initiates, leads and/or coordinates activities and functions of the Executive Department. Ensures that the City’s initiatives, strategies, and Council direction are incorporated into operational activities and services. May serve as project manager for specific projects. Serves as a member of the City’s leadership team.

Independently oversees and manages a broad array of assigned activities and functions in the Executive Department. Focus may change based upon the determination of priorities of the Assistant Chief or Chief Operating Officers. Day to day activities are prioritized with the Assistant Chief Operating Officer, although has latitude to operate independently.

Ideal candidates will have successfully led organizational transformation in municipal setting, with demonstrated success integrating equity and performance initiatives.

• Lead comprehensive strategic planning processes that integrate equity and performance objectives
• Develop and implement organization-wide performance measurement systems
• Provide executive consultation on organizational development and change management
• Oversee equity assessment and organizational health evaluation processes
• Build partnerships with community stakeholders and regional organizations
• Present strategic analysis and recommendations to City Council and executive leadership
• Manage budget and resource allocation for the Executive department and integrated improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and performance management
• Experience with equity and inclusion initiatives in organizational context
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex organizational change

Ability to:

• Negotiate agreements and reach consensus with disparate and diverse interests.
• Provide leadership, direction and motivation for staff and work groups.
• Assume executive-level responsibilities and make appropriate decisions.
• Articulate City’s strategic and organizational positions and values to diverse audiences.
• Prepare, present and defend reports and information in meetings, including Council and Committee meetings.
• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with administrative leadership, elected officials, business and community leaders, advisory boards, news media and the public.
• Work with diverse communities.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Organizational Operations, Communications, Business Administration, or related field, and five years of responsible management experience preferably in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above
• Certification and experience in organization development, change management, lean or similar organizational development experience preferred
• Experience with community engagement and stakeholder management
• Expertise with municipal government organizational development
• Equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and certificates:

• Valid Washington State driver’s license required

Other

Please review the Deputy Executive Department Director job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• MEDICAL INSURANCE - Choice of two plans for employees and their eligible dependents: Premera or Kaiser Permanente. All employee healthcare premiums paid for by the City of Redmond.
• PRESCRIPTION DRUG INSURANCE - Included with each medical plan
• DENTAL INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• VISION INSURANCE - For employees and their eligible dependents
• OTHER INSURANCE - Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - For tax savings on healthcare and dependent care expenses
• PAID VACATION & HOLIDAYS – with (13) paid holidays per year
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• RETIREMENT PLANS - Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) plus additional options that include: Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (Social Security replacement plan) and MetLife 457 Plan
• Annual COLA adjustments
• Annual merit increases of up to 5%

To learn about benefits at the City of Redmond, please visit C2MB (ajg.com)

Salary : $161,870 - $218,863