Inclusion Officer

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison — one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and recognized as a 2021/2022 Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota and 2022/2023 Top Workplace USA — has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling.

Working Title: Inclusion Officer
Job Class: Manager 1
Agency: Attorney General's Office

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/09/2023
• Closing Date: 06/30/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Attorney General's Office
• Division/Unit: Attorney Gen. / Human Resources
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $26.46 - $48.24 / hourly; $55,248 - $100,725 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is currently seeking an Inclusion Officer to support the mission of the Office by facilitating the implementation of structure and strategic direction for office-wide diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) efforts. This includes serving as the Affirmative Action Officer and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. This role is being created to provide operational leadership, direction, and oversight to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to thrive. This is an exciting occasion to join an expanding team dedicated to the mission of the Office.

A successful candidate in this position will have the opportunity to support the mission by:

• Intentionally fostering an inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated;
• Developing, implementing, and managing the office’s Affirmative Action Plan;
• Overseeing the administration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I and Title II, and providing guidance, training, and direction to all staff on the ADA;
• Overseeing the development, implementation, and management of a diversity recruitment program;
• Supporting the office’s Employee Resource Groups; and
• Identifing barriers and recommending changes in policies, procedures, programs, and physical accommodations to implement equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology, Public Policy (or closely related degree) AND at least 2 years’ experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion OR at least 4 years’ experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Knowledge of and commitment to effective and respectful strategies to create and foster a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive working environment
• Outstanding skill in:
  • Interpersonal relationships and human relations to develop supportive and trusting relationships with staff at all levels
  • Communications, presentation, and training
  • Organization, planning, and prioritizing within program and project management
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Analyze a workforce, identify barriers, and recommend change
  • Successfully lead organizational change
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the state’s personnel laws, rules, policies, and procedures and collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review
• Criminal History Check
• Education / License Verification
• Employment Reference / Records Check

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Sarah Spence-Koivisto at sarah.spence-koivisto@ag.state.mn.us or 651-757-1050.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence, fostering understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public retirement plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.