EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EQUITY & RACE (EQUITABLE INITIATIVES)

Job Description:

EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EQUITY & RACE (EQUITABLE INITIATIVES)

Description

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Provides direct assistance to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team regarding oversight and implementation of the Agency's equity platform, a comprehensive Board adopted directive, to ensure that all Metro plans, programs, and investments consider equity from the perspective of access to opportunities for LA County's most vulnerable populations and communities. The position will be responsible for designing initiatives that goes beyond compliance with applicable laws to think and implement innovatively about lifting communities because it is the right thing to do.
This position provides strategic leadership for the development and implementation of innovative equity initiatives that strengthen equitable access to opportunity and help ensure Metro's programs, projects & services deliver meaningful benefits to the diverse communities it serves. Responsible for further enhancing Metro's equity platform, delivering on projects and initiatives, and engaging community partners to advance Metro's equity goals.

Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for August . The dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees and coordinates the equity platform portfolio across all Metro Departments; While Department heads and their staff will take the lead in developing and carrying out specific activities, this position will ensure that elements of the Platform as defined in its adopted “policy pillars” are applied appropriately to those actions
• Incorporates definitions of equity consistent with the Platform's focus on access to opportunity
• Directly engages underserved communities that are potentially impacted by Metro policies, programs, projects, or services; and addresses potential problems actively and responsibly throughout those efforts
• Identifies and carries out specific actions in partnership with other agencies or agents that are designed to improve access to opportunity via transportation;
• Recommends equity based education for staff, stakeholders and the Board of Directors through research, trainings, and peer industry collaborations
• Leads intra-agency coordination in support of, and between key equity initiatives; equity platform elements of the Policy Advisory Council; Identifies the medium- and long-range strategic plan actions necessary to build the national movement for racial equity in the agency as well as across the transportation sectors
• Develops, convenes and supports a new Equity Advisory Commission, that will consist of a core group of equity thought leaders throughout the LA County area, representing academia, foundations, and community representatives; facilitates and guides cross-disciplinary forums to address specific issues that Metro is facing
• Serves as the key point person and liaison with stakeholders and the general public regarding equity issues; maintains and develops relationships with advocates, foundations, and governmental representatives to further effective implementation of the equity platform
• Initiates, builds, and manages cohesive partnerships and professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels internal and external to Metro.
• Coordinates with the Department of Civil Rights on issues of mutual interest between equity based policy and regulation
• Provides reports to the Board on the implementation of the equity platform, and as required throughout the program

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Human Resource Management or a related field

Experience

• Eight years of senior management-level experience working in the area of racial justice and anti-poverty work focusing on the advancement of organizational cultures into one of inclusivity, equity, and diversity

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• None required

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing effective and innovative strategies to advance equity in transportation services
• Experience engaging diverse stakeholders to gather information and engage in programs and initiatives to benefit underserved communities
• Experience coordinating with community partners, thought leaders and partner agencies to design and implement equity initiatives
• Experience designing training programs to socialize initiatives to stakeholders and individuals at various levels
• Experience communicating innovative ideas and gaining buy-in from executives, leadership, public officials, and stakeholders

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Racial, ethnic, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, gender and age-based initiatives focused to advance historically marginalized populations
• Effective strategies that are designed to advance equity for all stakeholders
• EEO and Affirmative Action rules and regulations

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Listening effectively, seeking and accepting feedback, and recognizing the importance of stretching oneself, learning, and growing
• Facilitate diverse groups of stakeholders to gather information and engage in programs/initiatives
• Organizational development analysis and a demonstrated ability to implement it
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Program management
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Meaningfully engage a wide variety of stakeholders in challenging dialogue and critical self-reflection around racial identity, implicit bias, systemic racism, structural inequities, etc.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Prioritize and manage work to meet deadlines
• Handle highly confidential information
• Understand, interpret and apply policies, procedures, contracts, laws, regulations and labor/management agreements
• Compile, analyze, and manage data
• Communicate with various levels within and outside of Metro
• Absorb and synthesize information quickly and adjust facilitation strategy accordingly

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

(JJC)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$175,593.60 - $262,849.60 Annually