Equity Department Analyst II (Fixed Term) - Health and Human Services Department

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking one (1) full-time fixed term Equity Department Analyst II. This is a fixed term position and it sitswithin HHS’ Planning and Administration Division’s Strategy Team.

This position leads and supports the implementation of racial equity strategies across the department’s programs, systems, and decision-making processes.

The Equity Department Analyst II plays a key role in advancing racial equity through internal organizational development, policy analysis, data-driven evaluation, and community engagement. This includes applying an equity lens to assess and improve programs, co-designing and managing equity-centered projects, and developing tools and processes that foster equity in both internal operations and external services.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply a racial equity and anti-racist lens to analyze departmental programs, services, and policies; identify barriers, recommend improvements, and support implementation of systemic changes.
• Design, maintain, and interpret disaggregated data sets, equity dashboards, and performance metrics to monitor progress and inform strategy.
• Lead or coordinate equity-centered projects, including community engagement activities, internal workgroup facilitation, and the development of evaluation tools and tracking systems.
• Co-develop and facilitate trainings, learning sessions, and internal communications that build staff capacity and advance racial equity goals.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with community-based organizations, internal teams, and cross-agency stakeholders to support shared equity efforts.
• Provide operational and administrative support for equity initiatives, including managing contracts, tracking deliverables, and preparing reports for grants or leadership.
• Contribute to funding and policy efforts by supporting grant writing, resource development, and legislative or programmatic equity reviews

This is a 12 month fixed-term position. This position is budgeted through August 22nd, 2026. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position’s funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County’s policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.

Hybrid Schedule:
The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate
Our highly qualified candidate is a collaborative and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of racial equity and systems change. They have demonstrated experience applying an equity lens to policies, programs, and internal practices—moving ideas from planning to implementation with measurable impact. They use disaggregated data and community input to identify disparities, inform decisions, and drive improvements. They are comfortable using tools such as Equity Impact Statements, Results-Based Accountability, and equity dashboards. Skilled at navigating complex systems and competing priorities, they bring a grounded understanding of health and human services and local government, while consistently centering community voice in their work.

They effectively coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, building alignment across teams, leadership, and marginalized communities through inclusive engagement and co-design strategies. The ideal candidate improves internal systems, tools, and communications to enhance access, language equity, and usability. They demonstrate cultural humility, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to foster organizational culture change by promoting continuous learning, navigating systems, and encouraging shared accountability. They communicate clearly and accessibly across all levels, helping shape messages that reflect equity values and build a sense of belonging.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of business and public administration.
• Principles and practices of work planning, data collection and analysis, project management and research methodology.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and conduct research and analytical studies.
• Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations.
• Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including other departments, community members and organizations, public and private agencies, and local, state and federal agencies.
• Effectively represent assigned programs, the department and County in meetings and presentations.

Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work* AND two years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research analysis; strategic planning; or closely related work.

*Professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program planning or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Sarah Githens at Sarah.Githens@MarinCounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process.

Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Live Scan ( Special Requirement ):Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice Live Scan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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