PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER
Company: Careers In Government
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER - Careers in Government Back PEOPLE
AND CULTURE OFFICER
The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative,
innovative and collaborative individual who is committed to develop
and lead the Department of Public Works, People and Culture
Projects Division .
THE COMMUNITY
Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent
to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population
470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse
interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an
ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an
abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach
Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the
annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other
attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf
courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is
also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach
City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university
in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public
college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long
Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education,
health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and
professional services comprising the highest representation. Known
for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named
by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities
for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the
amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the
added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and
cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools,
a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make
Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City
Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor.
Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor,
and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered
four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and
City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient
administration of all City departments, excluding those under the
direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission.
Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own
Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its
own Water and Energy Resources Departments. In 2019, the City of
Long Beach and Plenary Properties Long Beach unveiled the
completion of the new four-building Long Beach Civic Center, which
includes a new City Hall and Port Administration Building. The
tree-lined pedestrian plaza is reflective of an innovative
public-private partnership and the Civic Center is designed to
revitalize the civic core of downtown to serve residents, attract
visitors, and provide safe and efficient city operations. The City
is supported by a FY2023 total budget of $3.2 billion with a
General Fund budget of $669 million. It has a FY 2023 Capital
Improvement Budget of $500 million. Long Beach employs
approximately 6,048 full-time equivalent staff.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The mission of Public Works is to provide outstanding City-wide
services improving the quality of life for the community while
being responsible stewards of the city's physical assets. Public
Works does this through a customer service lens with specialized
skills, innovation, and responsiveness. Core services include,
preserving and enhancing the city's infrastructure, transportation
systems, streets, sidewalks, and urban forest. The Department has
six bureaus: Business Operations, Traffic and Mobility,
Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Services and Project
Management. The bureaus jointly manage the collection of refuse and
recycling, manage capital projects, manage the City's stormwater
systems, review and issue permits, provide emergency response, and
safely and efficiently manage and maintain the city's public right
of way and public facilities. The Department has over 580 budgeted
positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an
annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million.
Additional information on the Department can be found at
www.longbeach.gov/pw .
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
THE POSITION
The People and Culture Officer is an at-will management position,
reporting to the General Superintendent of Administration within
the Business Operations Bureau. This position oversees wellness,
employee engagement , and training initiatives within the Public
Works department. Additionally, they will access the effectiveness
of current service delivery methods by reviewing the existing
policies and procedures that impact these services.
Roles and responsibilities of the People and Culture Officer :
The ideal candidate will embody the attributes of principled
leadership: trusteeship, values, ethics, commitment, honesty,
involvement, and vision. The People and Culture Officer will
possess a demonstrated ability to provide committed leadership in a
changing government environment. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Public Works invites candidates who meet the
following minimum requirements to apply:
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business
Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development,
Communications, Human Resources, or closely related field from an
accredited college or university is required; however, candidates
may substitute experience offering specific and substantial
preparation for the duties of the position for the required
education on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of progressively responsible experience, involving
tasks in the management of human resource programs related to
employee wellness, engagement, training, retention, or similar HR
responsibilities, providing suitable readiness for the role; two
years of the required experience must have been at a lead or
supervisory level.
Additionally, the candidate should have:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class C Driver License.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on September
19, 2023. To be considered, please submit an online application,
including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if
applicable) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all
necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be
taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience,
and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified
candidates will be invited to participate in further selection
procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a
background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including
submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For
questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 562-570-4686
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The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value
and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is
committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued
for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our
community at various levels of the organization is a continuous
goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and
policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City
Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into
our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are
committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated
demographic information for employees, including workforce
diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a
criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You
are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate
in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If
the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is
directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer
and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to
explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide
evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the
background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by
visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations
in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If
a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request
this information in an alternative format, please call 562-570-4686
.
For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application,
please contact (855) 524-5627.Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2023 11:59 PM
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entertaining downtown, diverse communities, and affordable housing
are some of the reasons the City of Long Beach is a great place to
work. See for yourself by visiting our guide to visitors and
residents pages.The City of Long Beach employs over 5,300 employees
and has over 500 job positions. Positions range from entry level to
professional, high skilled. Positions are classified or
unclassified. Given the number of positions, employees have a
variety of career paths to choose from. In addition, the City
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