Citywide Equity & Standards Leader

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 151,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland seeks a Citywide Equitable Systems and Standards Manager to lead citywide equity and civil rights compliance frameworks. The role guides service areas, develops performance requirements, and champions policy alignment with city values.

You’ll build capacity, lead improvements, and coordinate cross‑bureau collaboration to reduce disparities and advance accessibility for all Portlanders.

Qualifications

• Experience applying equity and civil rights best practices to administrative principles and methods.
• Knowledge of Title II, Title VI, Language Access, LGBTQIA2S+ policies and trends.
• Experience in performance management data, reporting, budgeting, and public administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct the organizational unit to align with the Office of Equity and Human Rights vision.
• Develop strategies, policies, and initiatives to implement equity and accessibility.
• Provide financial management, administer policies, and manage programs.
• Create and refine equity frameworks and continuous-improvement templates.
• Lead strategic plans and annual work plans for the unit.
• Establish standardized operating procedures for compliance and reporting.

Skills

Lived Experience

Equity Practitioner

Analytical thinker

Effective Communicator

Strategic thinker

Collaborative

Change agent

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's in Public Administration or related degree preferred

Job description

City of Portland seeks a Citywide Equitable Systems and Standards Manager to lead citywide equity and civil rights compliance frameworks. The role guides service areas, develops performance requirements, and champions policy alignment with city values.

You’ll build capacity, lead improvements, and coordinate cross‑bureau collaboration to reduce disparities and advance accessibility for all Portlanders.