Director of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity

The City of Saint Paul is Minnesota's capital city and the 2nd largest city in our state with a population of more than 300,000. We are home to a diverse group of residents who speak over 125 languages and dialects. We have more than 170 parks and open spaces, and more shoreline on the Mississippi River than any other city. We are at an exciting time in our history: our population has increased by 24,000 people over the past decade, and across our city, we are experiencing growth and change. This presents an enormous opportunity for the future of our city, but also requires that we work to ensure everyone in our community can participate in the benefits of Saint Paul's growing prosperity. That is why we are committed to ensuring our public services and our entire city works for all of us.

The City of Saint Paul was incorporated in 1845. Our Charter provides for a strong-mayor form of government. The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City and serves a four-year term. The seven members of our part-time City Council are elected by ward. Saint Paul's 2021 operating, capital and debt service budgets total just over $703 million.

We offer a wide array of career paths including more than 600 job classifications among 16 operating departments and have nearly 3,000 employees. We are a leader in promoting inclusion and equity, and we value a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our community. We offer competitive pay and benefits packages, and generous leave programs. Join us as we work together in building a city that works for all of us.

HREEO is serving Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice through advocacy and enforcement. HREEO achieves its mission by upholding the following values: Trust and Accountability, Community Inclusion, Openness, and Continuous Improvement

The Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity is composed of several divisions that perform a diverse array of functions.

The Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity staffs and partners with several advisory boards, which work to better inform policy makers.  

More information about the HREEO Department is available on our website at: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/human-rights-equal-economic-opportunity

The Director of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity is responsible for an annual operating budget of $4.1 million with a current staffing complement of 28.5 full time employees (FTEs). 2021 Adopted City Budget Summary for HREEO.

 

The ideal candidate is a talented and unifying leader who brings innovative ideas and management to the agency and can translate big picture vision and goals into realistic plans. The ideal candidate will be a champion for equity, a great manager, and an effective partner to all stakeholders in the business, development, and advocacy communities to successfully articulate the Mayor's vision for Saint Paul.

Provides strategic leadership and management for the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity to include highly-responsible planning and administrative work in the direction of all activities of the department. Directs and manages the activities of the City human rights enforcement, contract analysis and procurement, contract monitoring, investigation and enforcement, capacity building, and serves as a professional liaison between the Department, the City, the County, and other governmental units. Provides recommendations and reports to the Mayor, City Council, and the City Human Rights Commission.

For more detailed information, see the Director of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity advisory job description.

The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

 Requirements:A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. 

 By Closing Date, you MUST:The City of Saint Paul has retained Orion Search Group to assist in filling this position. Interested parties should contact Joel Bergstrom at joelb@orionsearchgroup.com with a resume.

 Selection Process Information:This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements. The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council, and shall be in the unclassified service of the City. The Director shall continue in office for a term of three (3) years.

Final Selection Process: A community review panel comprised of community members, policy experts, and civic leaders will conduct an initial interview of candidates for this position. Once the community review panel completes the interview process, their feedback will be submitted to Mayor Carter who will conduct a final interview and selection.

Compensation and Benefits: The salary range is up to $156,811, with starting salary dependent upon experience and qualifications.

In addition, the salary is supplemented by Saint Paul's outstanding benefits package:

Condition of Employment: This position will require a background check which may include criminal history, employment history, credit check, and proof of education as a condition of employment. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Information about data you provide: The information you supply will be used to assess your qualifications for this position; to distinguish you from other applicants; and to contact you for an interview. The following information will be considered private data pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act: your name, home/work/email address, and home phone number. If you are considered a finalist for an employment vacancy, your name, education, training, and previous work experience will become public data. Private data is available only to you and to other persons who have a bona fide need for the data. Upon court order, data may be disclosed in legal proceedings. Public data is available to anyone requesting it and consists of all data not designated in this notice as private.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.