Digital Equity Program Coordinator (2024)

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Digital Equity Program Coordinator – Department of Information Technology U2361

The Digital Equity Program Coordinator will have significant responsibilities essential to operations, digital equity policy development and implementation as well as the scaling of SD Access 4 All digital equity programs and services to increase community technology access outcomes. This position will manage the coordination of public/private, interagency, and interdepartmental partnerships to further initiative objectives and support associated Climate Action Plan actions. The role will oversee budget monitoring and procurement for SD-Access 4 All program equipment and materials. This position will be responsible for managing onboarding, training, and tasks for a team of Digital Navigators. This position will be expected to work in a hybrid capacity, working remotely most days but expected to visit various City facilities on an infrequent basis.

The Program Coordinator will also manage the support of the successful delivery of effective citywide infrastructure broadband project development related to the City’s Broadband Master Plan and any associated competitive procurement efforts. This position will provide professional support in the coordination, acquisition, administration, and/or oversight of grant applications and subsequent grant-funded programs.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop, plan, organize, direct, supervise, and evaluate activities necessary to operate the City’s Digital Navigator program,
• Develop and establish work methods and standards for Digital Navigators, and conduct or direct staff training and development,
• Seek, apply for, and manage grant funding in support of Digital Equity goals and actions,
• Establish methods and systems to track grant applications, expenditures, and purchasing operations related to the SD-Access 4 All program,
• Analyze, recommend, and implement modifications to Digital Equity program standards, policies, and procedures,
• Oversee the research, development, and implementation of the City’s Broadband Masterplan effort, including all associated procurement efforts,
• Research modern Digital Equity program designs and coordinate programmatic changes with local Digital Navigation service locations and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs),
• Present on efforts of the Digital Navigator team to City management, City Council, and public audiences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Communications, Sociology, Computer Science, City Planning, or a related field, or
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience,
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible project management/coordination experience,
• A commitment to public service and innovation in government,
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Experience working in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts,
• Interest in municipal activities and services and how they impact the community,
• Experience in working with an array of diverse community stakeholders, including governmental, non-governmental, and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs),
• Coordinating and deploying large-scale community/municipal projects,
• Experience with research, analysis, and policy implementation,
• Experience with grants including research, applications, implementations, management, and reporting for any associated grant-funded programs,
• Experience in preparation, administration, and monitoring of an operating budget,
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information in a simple, clear, and straightforward manner, including the use of graphs and tables as needed,
• Capacity and willingness to work under the pressure of deadlines and a high volume of work and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities,
• Strong business and political acumen to work effectively with internal customers, external agencies and businesses, elected officials, and the public,
• Strong business analytics and quantitative analytical abilities, including a thorough understanding of common data analysis tools and programs,
• Experience in government accounting and reporting,
• Demonstrated skills in contract management and administration,
• Strong quantitative analytical abilities, including a thorough understanding of common data analysis tools and programs,
• Excellent writing and communication skills,
• Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment without being political.

Benefits:

• Defined retirement plan , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
• A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waivers.
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
• Tuition reimbursem*nt up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
• City-paid life insurance.

Application Process: To be considered for this position, you must submit the following items to the Human Resources Department at: HumanResources@sandiego.gov

• Resume;
• Letter of Interest, highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and
• List of three professional references.

NOTE(S):

• Attachments must be submitted in either PDF or Word Document format.
• Reference Recruitment Number U2361 in the Subject Line.
• Expiration Date: Continuous

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