General Statement of Duties

The City of Eugene Office of Equity and Community Engagement is actively seeking candidates to fill the role of

NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON

Department/Division: City Manager's Office/Office of Equity and Community Engagement
Employee Status: Regular, full time, non-represented

Salary Range: Depending upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the successful applicant, this position may be filled as either a:

Management Analyst 1 $29.62 - $38.29 Hourly / $61,609.60 - $79,643.20 Annually
Management Analyst 2 $32.55 - $42.12 Hourly / $67,704.00 - $87,609.60 Annually

Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree and six months of experience

Application Deadline: Open until filled. First review January 30, 2023. Online Applications Only.

Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following

Some of what you'll be doing:

You will primarily provide staff support for the City’s 23 Neighborhood Associations (NAs) which are formally recognized by the City of Eugene, and are comprised of volunteer residents organized within specified geographic boundaries who work together on a variety of local issues and projects that affect their neighborhood and the whole Eugene community. Staff support to NAs will include meeting management, supporting decision-making structures, volunteer leadership development, conflict management, and trainings to help NAs do their work effectively.

You will participate in community events and meetings and advise City leadership on NA-specific issues, concerns, and events as well as NA appropriate inclusive policies and programs. Topics where support is provided may include equity and inclusion, hate and bias response, sustainability and climate action, homelessness, community resilience and emergency preparedness, environmental justice, community safety, and more.

In this role, you will also serve as a technical and program expert supporting the City’s efforts to create a community where everyone is safe, valued, and welcome. You will collaborate with leaders and staff across the organization on programs, policies, and procedures to foster a culture of belonging for all residents and visitors in Eugene. You will support and assist with City projects and engagement efforts and help to support and promote opportunities for Eugene residents to engage in City processes and inform policy decisions via the Neighborhood Associations.

Learn more:

City of Eugene Neighborhood Association Program

City of Eugene Community Engagement Platform

Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Flexible start and end times are available in this role. Occasionally, you may need to attend events and community meetings on evenings or weekends, including on holidays that are significant to marginalized communities (i.e. MLK Jr. Day celebrations).

Work Environment – Our office is located in Downtown Eugene at 101 W 10th Avenue, Suite #119. The office space accommodates up to 12 employees. A temporary alternative work policy may allow you some flexibility to work remotely. A work plan will be discussed with your supervisor.

Living & Working in Eugene: For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page.

Salary – You will be hired as a Management Analyst 1 or 2. Your initial salary will be determined by an equity pay analysis, which will consider your level of education, experience and skills in comparison to other current employees in the same classification. The City of Eugene follows the Oregon Equal Pay Act in regard to employee compensation.

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This benefit compensates non-represented employees up to 5% of their base salary. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must demonstrate fluency in an eligible language and pass a language proficiency test that is administrated by the City’s Employee Resource Center division.

Salary adjustments – Periodic advancement through the salary range is dependent upon merit and budget conditions. Your annual evaluations will consider advancements in the Core Competencies framework described here.

Non-Represented Retirement Program: Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications and demonstrate the abilities required to perform the job.

Women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. If you identify with one of these groups and you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role.

Experienced – You may have developed and applied the skills necessary for this position by working at a non-profit, a government agency, an educational institution, doing community organizing or volunteer work.

Experienced in community engagement and/or volunteer management– You have experience in designing and leading community engagement processes and/or supporting the work of volunteer boards and commissions. You know how to coordinate with City staff and community members to establish common goals, working agreements, and project timelines for successful engagement processes. You are comfortable with, or comfortable with learning, a variety of hybrid meeting tools and interfaces.

Educated – You possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, planning, law, social work, psychology, education, conflict resolution, or in a related field. You understand and know how to apply the concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to work. Relevant professional level experience may be substituted for educational requirements on a year for year basis

A collaboration expert – You know how to work well with staff across departments, how to identify opportunities for improvements, and how to address unintended consequences of decisions, policies, and projects for which you provide consultation. You know how to present criticism in a way that empowers people and move the work towards the desired outcomes.

You cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence – You recognize and understand your emotions and the emotions of others and you use this understanding to manage your behavior and relationships. You recognize your individual strengths and weaknesses and work to enhance strengths and improve personally so that you can perform better individually and as part of a team. You are open to, and accepting of, other people’s perspectives and needs and you practice humility by giving others a chance to shine.

A great facilitator – You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. You know how to facilitate the work of volunteer boards and commissions. You have ability to develop and deliver trainings for community members and staff on Diversity/Equity/Inclusion topics, human rights, and inclusive public participation.

Experienced in policy analysis – You know how to analyze existing and proposed policies to identify unintended consequences or barriers with disparate impacts on human rights and social equity. You know how to address the concerns of marginalized communities through the policy-making process and in the context of a Council-Manager format for city government.

Speaking another language, particularly Spanish and Chinese, is also helpful.

The Community & Neighborhood Engagement Liaison may be hired under a Management Analyst 1 or 2 job classification. Use the links below to read complete lists of required skills and tasks that can be assigned to these classifications.

Management Analyst 1

Management Analyst 2

Minimum requirements

Management Analyst 1 ($61,609.60 - $79,643.20)
Experience: 6 months of recent professional related experience, or one year related responsible paraprofessional experience.
Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the assigned program area.

Management Analyst 2 ($67,704.00 - $87,609.60)
Experience: Two years of professional experience in program administration, preferably in the public sector. Some supervisory experience preferred.
Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the assigned program area.

Must pass a background check.

Supplemental Information

Application Process – Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process for this position will include:

• Review of applications for compliance with minimum requirements.
• Anonymous review of supplemental questions by hiring unit staff (First review date is January 30, 2023)
• A short video interview (usually, 1-2 weeks after review date)
• Panel interviews with staff and community members (usually the next week to 2 weeks after video interviews)
• Follow-up conversation with hiring manager (In the week after panel interviews) and reference checks for the successful candidate.

In addition to the process described above, the successful candidate must pass a background check.