Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Officer Job at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Posting Title
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Officer
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Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Employment at NREL is contingent upon your compliance with all NREL and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) safety protocols and mitigation efforts directed at the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working at NREL
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our eight employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.
NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.
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Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.
Job Description
The National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) is seeking a dedicated, energetic Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer who will serve as NREL’s subject matter expert, consultant and advisor in matters of diversity and inclusion, connecting diversity and inclusion initiatives and efforts to tangible outcomes. This leadership role will design and implement a DEIA strategy and programs to advance NREL’s equitable and inclusive culture, create an institutional DEIA Advisory Council, champion and develop NREL’s Employee Resource Groups and ensure compliance with DOE and EEOC diversity and affirmative action compliance requirements. This leader will partner across the NREL community to identify and implement training, development, and resources to further the workforce’s understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility topics. This position will lead NREL's DEIA program strategy and have a significant voice within NREL on strategy and future DEIA vision.
This position will focus on establishing and working towards long range goals (3 or more years) with only consultative direction. Will provide expert direction for for the advanced and impactful projects or programs reflective of NREL's DEIA focus. This position will support NREL leadership in creating and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible culture and is responsible for developing and executing key directives, projects, and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion at NREL.
This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and includes regular interface with the Laboratory Director.
Strategy and Planning
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Design, champion and implement NREL’s diversity and inclusion strategies and metrics that drive a culture of belonging, employee engagement and cross-functional collaboration
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Partner with NREL’s executive leadership team and key stakeholders to develop and implement the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Plan
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Advise on diversity and inclusion in recruiting and workforce development efforts
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Lead the annual update of NREL’s Diversity Plan
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Research and remain informed on best practices related to diversity, inclusion and engagement
Organization Development and Plan Execution
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Lead the implementation of NREL’s People Strategy in areas of diversity and inclusion
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Partner with the Workforce Development group to plan for future talent needs
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Partner with the Organization Development group by contributing to and facilitating diversity and inclusion training programs for managers, leaders, and other NREL employees
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Establish a DEIA Advisory Council to be composed of Employee Resource Group leaders and other NREL leaders
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Advise and support Employee Resource Group Leaders, providing resources, to ensure maximized success
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Partner with Recruiters to implement diversity and inclusion best practices in talent sourcing, pipeline development and recruiting efforts
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Partner with HR Business Partners to identify and address diversity and inclusion needs, and to identify and build targeted solutions and resources to these needs.
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Partner with Communications and across all functions to share information and insights across NREL
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Review internal and external diversity and inclusion communications for appropriateness and impact, ensuring alignment with the Diversity Strategy and its objectives
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Represent NREL as a diversity speaker at approved meetings and events.
Measurement and Compliance
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Partner with the HR Compliance Office on the preparation, submission and execution of DEIA compliance deliverables including the Annual Diversity Plan and Affirmative Action Plan
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Monitor and drive positive actions to continuously improve NREL diversity and inclusion measures that also ensure adherence to the Affirmative Action Plan
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Basic Qualifications
14 years with BS Degree; 12 years with MS Degree; 9 years with PhD; 9 years with JD
Equivalent relevant experience may be substituted for education.
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Additional Required Qualifications
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Solves variety of multi-dimensional problems in absence of guidelines or precedents.
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Program design and implementation experience.
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Models and embeds NREL values.
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Builds effective cross-organizational teams and creates strong morale and spirit.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and influence within an organization without formal line management and authority
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Excellent written and presentation skills, including public speaking experience.
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Ability to travel approximately on occasion
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Views Affirmative Action Planning as a meaningful opportunity and not an obligatory exercise.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of EEO/AAP regulations
- Extensive credentials in diversity, equity and inclusion
- Highly experienced at working on complex problems and able to provide solutions which are highly innovative.
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Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Professional V / Annual Salary Range: $108,600 - $195,500
NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
- Based on eligibility rules
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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EEO Policy
NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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