The City'sHuman Rights Policy & Impact Analystperforms work to advance the Office of Human Rights and Human Rights Commission by researching and compiling information regarding policy and systemic issues related to human rights, proposing strategies informed by study of current trends and best practices to mitigate individual and community harms, providing administrative support to the Human Rights Commission, and conducting community engagement efforts to understand current and emerging community issues related to human and civil rights. Works under the supervision of and reports to the Director of the Human Rights Commission.
The preferred hiring range for this position is between $31.00 - $36.56 an hour ($64,480.00 - $76,044.80 annually).Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS,however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Assists the Director with developing and implementing comprehensive strategic plans and programs related to outreach, policy, and systemic impact in alignment with departmental goals.
Researches and develops programs, policy recommendations, and best practices to deliver quality and evidence-based outreach and programmatic services.
Researches and compiles relevant information needed for comprehensive internal review of initiatives of the Human Rights Commission and may prepare proposals for consideration by decision-makers.
Tracks topics, trends, best practices, and legislation related to the activities and classes protected under the Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance.
Assists with the development of legislative and policy recommendations by the Human Rights Commission, including tracking the movement of recommendations through local and state governing bodies, and reporting progress back to the Commission.
Provides administrative support to the Human Rights Commission, including the preparation of meeting minutes and annual work plans, and engaging with Human Rights Commission leadership and members.
Develops structures and tools to support the Human Rights Commission’s fulfillment of the awareness, education, and guidance duties as specified in the Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance.
Maintains awareness of key issues affecting Charlottesville and the surrounding community.
Ensures operations and activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and local law as well as City policies.
Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders through activities such as but not limited to attending meetings, participating in key events, and creating partnerships that work to address community issues and concerns related to human rights and access.
Develops, implements, and maintains an organizational process focused on compiling community information and data on human rights and access issues. Designs and carries out appropriate mechanisms to quantify the results of processes.
Develops and maintains data tracking and reporting mechanisms for activities related to outreach, policy, and programming.
May assist the Director with the development of office procedures related to policy, systemic impact and administration of the Human Rights Commission.
Serves as a lead worker which may include but not limited to guiding, quality control, training, project lead, and/or instructing others, as assigned by the Director.
Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Other Duties
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.
Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND at least 2 years of experience in public policy, program analysis, community outreach, and human rights.
OR
Associate degree from an accredited college or university AND at least 3 years of experience in public policy, program analysis, community outreach, and human rights.
OR
High School diploma or GED AND at least 5 years of experience in public policy, program analysis, community outreach, and human rights.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree.
Familiarity with and understanding of the historical context of human and civil rights specific to the Charlottesville community.
Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements:
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics: Job Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of institutional and systemic human and civil rights issues and policy impact.
Knowledge of relevant standards, practices, principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines that protect individuals and groups from human rights violations including but not limited to the American with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Virginia Human Rights Act.
Knowledge of local and regional community-based organizations, religious and civic groups, public and private social services agencies, and education providers.
Knowledge of research methodology and standard statistical procedures.
Reading
Advanced: ability to read and understand complex written materials such as books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.
Writing
Advanced: ability to organize data, develop and write detailed materials such as researched reports, editorials, journals, grants, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ability to tailor writing to specific audiences and explain complex thoughts and ideas in writing.
Math
Basic: ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
Communication Skills
Advanced: Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, board members, public officials, external agencies, and the public. Makes recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. Ability to make presentations to various staff, agencies, and/or the public. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Effectively provides written and oral presentations. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.
Independence and Decision-Making
Requires Limited Direction: normally completes work according to their own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.
Technical Skills
Skilled: comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Requires skill in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Publisher.
Fiscal Responsibilities
No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead Worker: May include guiding, quality control, training, project lead, and/or instructing.
Other Characteristics
Organization and time management skills, sometimes under strict time constraints.
Ability to identify organizational issues, evaluate solutions, and implement advantageous courses of action.
Frequent change of tasks.
Working closely with others as part of a team.
Performing multiple tasks simultaneously.
May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.
May be required to work additional hours outside of normal schedule.
Physical Demands:
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:
Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office environment where there may be exposure to computer screen for extended periods of time, monitor glare and dust, and in meetings out in the community. The noise level is usually moderate.
