Racial Equity Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst

Salary : $82,983.89 – $100,870.51 Annually

Location : Santa Rosa, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 23/07-0880-OOE

Department: Office of Equity (OOE)

Opening Date: 07/05/2023

Closing Date: 7/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Information

Join the County of Sonoma’s Office of Equity as Racial Equity Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst.

Starting salary up to $48.33/hour ($100,870/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*

The Racial Equity Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst is a new role in the that will be responsible for collaborating with the County Administrator’s Office (CAO) and other department partners to analyze, plan, develop, and implement projects related to the goals and objectives of the County’s This person will provide technical assistance to County departments developing and implementing anti-racist practices in their work. This position will also be responsible for:

• Aligning the development of the County’s Racial Equity Action Plan with the County’s Strategic Plan, and collaborating with the Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst to implement, track, and report on accountability measures
• Supporting County departments in the development of Racial Equity Impact Analyses for significant Board agenda items, including training departments on race equity principles and the use of the Racial Equity Toolkit for Board items and other projects or initiatives
• Leading efforts to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan RESJ pillar, including planning and implementing strategies, projects, or practices grounded in anti-racist principles
• Aligning and connecting the OOE’s Strategic Plan efforts to other OOE service areas such as the Racial Equity Learning Program, ARPA-funded efforts, and more
• Creating evaluation criteria and accountability mechanisms to track the progress of racial equity programs and processes in alignment with the RESJ Strategic Plan Pillar and the County Racial Equity Action Plan
• Supporting the OOE Director and Program Manager by developing budget narratives, Board reports, and other ad hoc reports relating to the Strategic Plan

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and problem solver who is able to ground their work in anti-racist principles and brings:

• Project management skills, including the ability to plan, implement, track, and manage multiple deliverables with overlapping deadlines
• A combination of lived and professional experience working with and for communities of color, low income, or underserved communities, and the capacity to demonstrate cultural humility and healing-centered approaches in their work with different stakeholders
• Previous experience implementing antiracist principles in nonprofit or government settings
• An understanding of structural and institutional racial inequities and their impacts, as well as the ability to apply anti-racist principles to their work
• An understanding of the historical and actual burden faced by communities of color in Sonoma County and our local government’s responsibility to mitigate these harms
• A sense of purpose, dignity, healing, and authenticity in their work with County staff and the public
• An ongoing commitment to social justice
• A passion for centering and implementing antiracist principles in County government processes and services
• The ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders within the County and with the diverse communities that live in Sonoma County
• Training or certification in anti-racism, demographic data collection and analysis, and/or group facilitation
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office and the Google suites of applications
• Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese and English) are a plus, but not required

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 flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• A hybrid telework schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• 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
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County paid 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family 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

The OOE is currently recruiting to fill a Racial Equity Program Evaluation Analyst. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list.Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of this position is Program Planning and Evaluation Analyst.

*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 and our

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE
COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, graduation from a college or university with a degree in social work, gerontology, psychology, sociology, public health, health science, health education, community health, public policy, public administration, business administration, economics, or a closely related area, and two years of experience in program planning, staff development, program supervision, community organization, and/or analysis of human, health, and/or child support services programs would provide such opportunity.

Specific experience related to the assigned division may be required for designated positions.

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 Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the principles and practices of data collection, management, and analysis, program planning, evaluation, needs assessment, and research methodology; project and program management; techniques, principles and work of the assigned program area; social and economic problems that call for the use of public and private county services; legislation and laws that regulate the operations of assigned program areas.

Working knowledge of: the principles and practices of grant preparation and review; budgeting and financial analysis including governmental sources of funding; principles, practices and methods of staff development; community resources and service agencies, including both private and other public agencies; the principles and practices of public economic assistance and service programs; principles of effective oral and written communication; effective community engagement and communication strategies and methods; personal computers and data base management systems.

Ability to: read, review, research, and analyze information including complex rules and regulations; plan, organize, develop, and carry through research projects effectively; select proper research methodology and apply it to program planning problems; design and evaluate program objectives and procedures; develop and implement training plans and programs to meet program needs; write and speak effectively; translate complex and/or complicated information into clear, concise terminology; understand and use data management systems to collect, manage, retrieve, and analyze quantitative data; present analysis and information visually as well as in writing; work cooperatively with a wide variety of professional and lay persons; work effectively with community groups and organizations; analyze problems and complaints and identify solutions; prepare, interpret and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data and reports; understand, interpret and apply procedures, laws, rules and regulations as they apply to assigned area; ensure proper compliance with federal, state and local guidelines, policies, goals, rules and regulations; understand and communicate complex systems and the relationship between a variety of initiatives.

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.

Please visit to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

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 that 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.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

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 is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the to determine the requirements for this position.

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.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County paid premium contribution.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to or, contact the Human Resources’ Risk Management-Benefits Office at or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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How did you first learn about this opportunity?

• American Evaluation Association
• Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
• CalJobs
• Careers in Government
• College or University
• Craigslist
• DiversityJobs
• Employee of Sonoma County
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• GovernmentJobs.com
• Handshake
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County
• Idealist.org
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• La Voz
• Latino Service Providers
• LinkedIn
• Los Cien
• Minority Organization or Group
• Press Democrat
• sonoma-county.org/www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org
• Sonoma County Human Resources Office
• Sonoma County Job Line
• Start Here!
• Twitter
• Veterans Services Office
• Women’s Organization or Group
• Workplace Diversity
• Other Internet Site
• Other Publication

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Please indicate if you would also be interested in future part-time or extra-help (temporary, intermittent, or seasonal employment) positions should they become available. Check all that apply.

• I would also like to be considered for future part-time positions
• I would also like to be considered for future extra-help positions
• I am only interested in full-time positions

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This eligible list may be used for future bilingual (English/Spanish) positions. Please indicate if you are interested in bilingual positions, and your level of proficiency.

• Yes, I have basic (conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
• Yes, I have fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) English/Spanish bilingual skills
• No, I do not have English/Spanish bilingual skills, and/or I do not wish to be considered for a bilingual position

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Please detail how you meet the educational minimum qualifications for this position, which normally includes graduation from a college or university with a degree in social work, gerontology, psychology, sociology, public health, health science, health education, community health, public policy, public administration, business administration, economics, or a closely related area.

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Please detail your two or more years of experience in human, health, and/or child support services programs related to one or more of the following areas:

• Community organization
• Program analysis
• Program planning
• Program supervision
• Staff development

Highlight experience related to strategic planning and implementing anti-racist principles.

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Please highlight your experience related to racial equity and/or social justice initiatives by describing your experience managing projects in which you have had to embed anti-racist principles and/or implement changes to better serve communities who have historically experienced marginalization by institutions and systems. Provide details about one project, your role and responsibilities, steps you took to meet the goal/objective, and the outcome.

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Please describe your experience planning, developing, and delivering training. Highlight experience related to racial equity and/or social justice programs. Include the:

• Purpose of the training
• Your role and responsibilities
• Steps you took to develop the content
• The topics/content included in the training
• Intended audience(s)
• Successes and lessons learned from this training

Required Question