Equitable Community Development Specialist (ASO3)

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　　Equitable Community Development Specialist (ASO3)

　　Salary

　　$55,729.10 Annually

　　Location

　　Nashville, TN

　　Job Type

　　Full-Time Civil Service

　　Remote Employment

　　Flexible/Hybrid

　　Job Number

　　24235E

　　Department

　　Finance

　　Division

　　Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/1/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Position Description

　　The Equitable Community Development Specialist will leverage private/public partnerships to increase equitable outcomes in Metro Nashville. These efforts will address both the racial wealth gap within Metro and displacement of historically underserved communities but also work to ensure other vulnerable populations are essential partners in Metro’s growth and prosperity. For Nashville to remain a welcoming community, more continuous and committed efforts must be made to ensure equitable community development for both new and existing residents . This position will also work to address policies within Metro that serve as barriers to equitable development and prosperity.

　　Metro Finance has several divisions, including procurement, treasury and management and budget. Department employees provide financial management, information and business products to policy makers, departments, investors and the Nashville community to give them confidence in our government and to help them make informed decisions.

　　This is a position that is eligible for a hybrid work schedule and can telecommute.

　　Typical Duties

　　Lead efforts to address internal policies that serve as barriers to equitable development and prosperity through coordination with relevant Metro departments.

　　Oversee economic development programs funded by both private and public partnerships.

　　Foster and maintain relationships with local community partners and business leaders to better understand the economic landscape of the city.

　　Collaborate with relevant partners on the development of the residential workforce.

　　Research and maintain knowledge of displacement and equitable development.

　　Prioritize tangible, incremental, and measurable progress to promote community development.

　　May manage grant funds including contracts and budgets, supervise policy projects and represent ODEI at grant meetings and supervise projects as assigned.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

　　Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience in policy, public administration, business, community development, and/or related experience.

　　* Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education*

　　Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

　　Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

　　Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

　　Experience establishing and maintaining a relationship with various community partners

　　Preferred candidates are bilingual with fluency in either Spanish or Arabic. Other languages will also be considered

　　We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

　　Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

　　Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

　　Full-time, Civil Service positions -

　　10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

　　1 Sick Day per month

　　12 Paid Holidays per year

　　Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

　　20 vacation days per year

　　3 Personal days per year

　　1 Sick Day per month

　　12 paid holidays per year

　　Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

　　Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

　　Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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　　What is the highest level of education you have completed?

　　No diploma

　　High School Diploma or equivalent

　　Associate's Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree

　　02

　　How many years experience do you have in Policy, public administration, business, community development, or a related field?

　　Less than 1 year

　　1 - 2 years

　　3 - 4 years

　　5 years or more

　　03

　　Describe your experience in policy, public administration, business, community development, and/or related experience. If none "n/a"

　　04

　　Please describe any experience working with historically underserved communities. If no experience please type "N/A".

　　05

　　If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

　　Address

　　Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

　　Phone

　　(615) 862-6640

　　Website

　　http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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