Bilingual Community Engagement Analyst (English/Spanish)
- Full-Time
- Santa Rosa, CA
- County Of Sonoma
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Position InformationBring your interest in racial equity and your community engagement experience to the County of Sonoma and become a Bilingual Community Engagement Analyst.
Starting salary up to $42.53/hour ($88,765/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month, and a bilingual premium of $1.15/hour*
Please Note: The Office of Equity (OOE) is recruiting for two Analyst positions. Applications for these positions are being accepted through separate recruitments. To be considered for either of these positions, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each position. To learn more about, and apply to, the OOEs other opportunity, please click on Equity and Social Justice Data Analyst - Time-Limited.
About the Bilingual Community Engagement Analyst (English/Spanish) - Time-Limited Position
In alignment with the Racial Equity and Social Justice Pillar found in the County of Sonoma’s Strategic Plan, the Office of Equity (OOE) is implementing the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Distribution Plan. In support of these efforts, the OOE will be creating and implementing culturally responsive community engagement practices. The Bilingual Community Engagement Analyst will facilitate communications, sharing, explaining, and receiving community input on the County's equity work through on-going community engagement. This position will lead and facilitate the ARPA External Equity Work Group as they participate in the design and development of processes to determine community needs, gaps in services, and new equity metrics in collaboration with the Equity Data Analyst. Further, the Analyst will connect and elevate community voices as the County designs, implements, and tracks the progress of focused ARPA investments. Additionally, this position will:
Office of Equity
In the summer of 2020, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors created the Sonoma County Office of Equity and took a meaningful step to recognize and celebrate our powerful role in unseating racial inequity in our communities.
In January 2021, the Board approved a five-year strategic plan, which includes a Racial Equity and Social Justice pillar. The pillar is made up of specific goals and objectives that will lead to normalizing, organizing, and operationalizing a new way of seeing our challenges, conducting analysis, and implementing new policies to ensure a workforce reflective of the community we serve and to achieve racial equity in County service provisions.
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a fluent bilingual (English/Spanish), time-limited position which is scheduled to expire December 31, 2024. The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future Spanish bilingual full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. The Civil Service title for this position is Department Analyst.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Any combination of course work and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology or closely related courses would provide such an opportunity.
Experience: Work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, one year of full-time professional level staff experience related to general administration, accounting, budgetary analysis, or human resources work including research, analysis, and preparation of written reports and recommendations would provide such an opportunity.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of: principles and practices of business and public administration as pertinent to area of assignment; principles, practices and political implications of decisions regarding budgeting, fiscal management, human resources and contract management; principles and methods of work planning, staffing analysis and project management; techniques and practices of research methodology, data collection, and analysis; report writing; application and use of basic statistics; the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.
Knowledge of: operations and functions of county government and the structure and function of the assigned department; modern supervisory management and human resources practice; modern office methods and procedures.
Ability to: plan, organize, and conduct research, analysis and statistical studies related to the various aspects of administration, budget and general management matters; collect, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; review and implement changes in work methods, systems and procedures; understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations; prepare budgets, grant applications, service contracts and complex narrative and statistical reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and present conclusions and recommendations before advisory and policy bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, clients, and the public in carrying out sound management policies; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; organize and prioritize work assignments; persuade, examine, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; analyze administrative problems and budget requests; use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department; effectively supervise the work of technical and office support staff.Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As the largest employer in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a vaccination and testing policy to help mitigate transmission of COVID-19. All County employees will be required to either have documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on file or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: AK
HR Technician: KC
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Starting salary up to $42.53/hour ($88,765/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month, and a bilingual premium of $1.15/hour*
Please Note: The Office of Equity (OOE) is recruiting for two Analyst positions. Applications for these positions are being accepted through separate recruitments. To be considered for either of these positions, you must apply to the separate concurrent recruitments being conducted for each position. To learn more about, and apply to, the OOEs other opportunity, please click on Equity and Social Justice Data Analyst - Time-Limited.
About the Bilingual Community Engagement Analyst (English/Spanish) - Time-Limited Position
In alignment with the Racial Equity and Social Justice Pillar found in the County of Sonoma’s Strategic Plan, the Office of Equity (OOE) is implementing the County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Distribution Plan. In support of these efforts, the OOE will be creating and implementing culturally responsive community engagement practices. The Bilingual Community Engagement Analyst will facilitate communications, sharing, explaining, and receiving community input on the County's equity work through on-going community engagement. This position will lead and facilitate the ARPA External Equity Work Group as they participate in the design and development of processes to determine community needs, gaps in services, and new equity metrics in collaboration with the Equity Data Analyst. Further, the Analyst will connect and elevate community voices as the County designs, implements, and tracks the progress of focused ARPA investments. Additionally, this position will:
- Gather, validate, compile, manage, and analyze community input and develop a wide variety of short and long-range recommendations in response
- Work with the Equity Data Analyst to share information and data, answer questions from the public, and disseminate materials related to the work conducted
- Support the development of a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) or Request for Proposals (RFP)/Qualifications for the ARPA funds allocation process, in collaboration with the Equity Data Analyst by engaging in meaningful dialogue and decision-making with community to deliver equitable outcomes
- Build trust and strong working relationships with local communities and seek to solve problems and create innovative ideas grounded on anti-racist principles and collaboration
- Engage in a continuous and consistent flow of communication regarding their work, among County departments, partners, and with the community
- Training or certification in anti-racism principles, facilitation, community engagement, and/or public participation, or an understanding of race equity, which may include lived experience
- Superb presentation skills in English and Spanish to share information with large groups who may have differing agendas and perspectives
- The ability to adapt project communications to a variety of audiences, learning styles, and community-specific needs
- Project management skills, including the ability to produce, track, and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines
- Facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- An understanding of race equity, especially as it pertains to community wellbeing and needs, which may also include lived experience
Office of Equity
In the summer of 2020, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors created the Sonoma County Office of Equity and took a meaningful step to recognize and celebrate our powerful role in unseating racial inequity in our communities.
In January 2021, the Board approved a five-year strategic plan, which includes a Racial Equity and Social Justice pillar. The pillar is made up of specific goals and objectives that will lead to normalizing, organizing, and operationalizing a new way of seeing our challenges, conducting analysis, and implementing new policies to ensure a workforce reflective of the community we serve and to achieve racial equity in County service provisions.
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits directory. This Bilingual position requires English and Spanish skills at the fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. An examination will be conducted prior to employment to a bilingual position to confirm level of skill in this area. Bilingual premium pay is $1.15/hour.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a fluent bilingual (English/Spanish), time-limited position which is scheduled to expire December 31, 2024. The employment list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future Spanish bilingual full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. The Civil Service title for this position is Department Analyst.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Any combination of course work and training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology or closely related courses would provide such an opportunity.
Experience: Work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, one year of full-time professional level staff experience related to general administration, accounting, budgetary analysis, or human resources work including research, analysis, and preparation of written reports and recommendations would provide such an opportunity.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of: principles and practices of business and public administration as pertinent to area of assignment; principles, practices and political implications of decisions regarding budgeting, fiscal management, human resources and contract management; principles and methods of work planning, staffing analysis and project management; techniques and practices of research methodology, data collection, and analysis; report writing; application and use of basic statistics; the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.
Knowledge of: operations and functions of county government and the structure and function of the assigned department; modern supervisory management and human resources practice; modern office methods and procedures.
Ability to: plan, organize, and conduct research, analysis and statistical studies related to the various aspects of administration, budget and general management matters; collect, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; review and implement changes in work methods, systems and procedures; understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations; prepare budgets, grant applications, service contracts and complex narrative and statistical reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and present conclusions and recommendations before advisory and policy bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, clients, and the public in carrying out sound management policies; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; organize and prioritize work assignments; persuade, examine, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; analyze administrative problems and budget requests; use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department; effectively supervise the work of technical and office support staff.Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As the largest employer in Sonoma County, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a vaccination and testing policy to help mitigate transmission of COVID-19. All County employees will be required to either have documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on file or consent to weekly COVID-19 testing.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: AK
HR Technician: KC