Economic Justice Project - Limited Duration

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.Pay Range:$38.62 - $47.54 HourlyDepartment:Department of County Human Services (DCHS)Job Type:Limited DurationExemption Status:United States of America (Non-Exempt)Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):The Opportunity:This Limited Duration Assignment (LDA) position is open until filled with the first round of reviews starting August 5, 2022 and every Friday thereafter until filled.Overview:THIS WORK MATTERS!We are searching for our new colleague to join our team of passionate, committed, and engaged people practicing civic innovation inside of Multnomah County.Have the appetite to work inside local government for social change? Are you a big thinker, a deep researcher, a prodigious writer looking for an exciting opportunity to create the economic blueprint for Multnomah County? Do you deeply believe in, and practice centering racial justice + equity? Then the Economic Justice Project (EJP) might be the opportunity for you!The FY 23 budget funds a one-time-only project to create a blueprint for economic justice to guide the County''s policy, program, and investment.This Limited Duration Appointment (LDA) position will work as a member of the MIL (Multnomah Idea Lab) Team in co-creation with advocates and others. This position is budgeted to end on June 30, 2023.The MIL is a team within the Department of County Human Services (DCHS), charged with seeking policy and innovation solutions at the intersection of poverty and race. To learn more about the MIL - visit our webpage.For the Economic Justice Project (EJP), along with the regular duties as a member of the MIL Team (please see this position description, the final assignment / deliverable of EJP is:* Producing a blueprint report responsive to the requirements of Program Offer 25000DInclusively Leading With Race: At Multnomah County, we inclusively Lead With Race in everything we do. We don''t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of Safety, Trust, and Belonging for our employees. Racial Justice + Equity is at the center of everything we do. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.TO QUALIFY:We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:* Equivalent to a Master''s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, health administration, business, or social sciences including studies in applied research or evaluation subjects.Professional work at or near the level of this position can substitute year for year for the educational requirement; for example, a four-year degree + two years of experience.* Three (3) additional years of increasingly responsible applied research and/or evaluation experience, including experience leading research or evaluation projectsMultnomah County COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption as a qualification of employment. The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.The Successful Candidate will demonstrate:* Ability to act within a racial justice analysis that includes deep understanding of White Supremacy Culture, anti-blackness, genocide, and other forms of oppression of people of color* Knowledge of trauma-informed practices* Knowledge of principles and practices of equity centered and collaborative design* Ability to successfully and independently manage multiple projects and deadlines under time constraints that are complex, difficult, and varied* Ability to collaborate and build relationships within a team to achieve positive work outcomes* Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external colleagues who have distinct charters, missions, and goals* Ability to consider approaches that go beyond individual programs into policy and system levels* Skill set to be comfortable with change* Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.SCREENING & EVALUATION:REQUIRED:The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application. When answering the Supplemental Questions this can be done in traditional writing, video, or presentation.1. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications;2. Attach a Cover Letter answering the following question:In 500 words or less, and/or visually, tell us why you think the County is investing in an Economic Justice Project, rather than an Economic Stability or Economic Opportunity or Economic Development Project?''Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ''Overview'' and ''To Qualify'' sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.* - Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. --* Internal applicant: If you are an internal candidate (current employee, including on-call, regular, probationary, limited duration, and temporary employee), your job application will consist of the career profile that you complete in Workday. Before you apply, please make sure to do the following:* Navigate to your profile in Workday (see: My Career Profile) and click on the ''Career'' section of your profile. Complete all sections of your career profile that you want to have included in your application (Job History, Education, Skills, Languages, Certifications, etc.).* When completing the application on Workday as an internal candidate, you will need to scroll down to see the ''Resume/Cover Letter'' section on your screen. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the ''Upload'' button for EACH document you''d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.** External applicant: When completing the application on Workday as an external candidate (including volunteers, unpaid interns, contractors, and community partners) through you will come to a page where you will see the ''Resume/CV'' section. This is the place where you may upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the ''Upload'' button for EACH document you''d like to upload. There will be no other prompts for you to upload your resume and cover letter.* Do not click the ''Submit'' button before you upload your documents.After You Apply:* Please save a copy of this job posting for your reference, as it will not be available for you to view online after the job posting closes.* Log in to your Workday account before the job posting closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions to complete. These can be found under the ''My Applications'' section. You must complete these tasks or actions before the job posting closes.* Check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:* Initial review of minimum qualifications* Resume and Cover Letter Review* Phone screen* Consideration of top candidates* Language assessment* Background, referenceNote: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONType of Position: LDA. This position is eligible for overtime.Type: Represented, Local Union 88FLSA: Non-ExemptDiversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don''t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.Veterans'' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans'' preference. Review our veterans'' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.Questions?Recruiter:Nicole ColeEmail::+1 (503) 9887767 x87767Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Job Profile:6087 - Research Evaluation Analyst Senior

Created: 2025-11-15