Student Job Opportunity

KUB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Analyst

Vacancy # 17704

Posting Date: 05/04/2021

Pay Plan: Admin B

Closing Date: 05/18/2021

Pay Grade: 9, 10, 12

Position Type: Regular/Full-Time

Pay Range: $49,900.00 - $102,300.00

Job Classification: Business Management Analyst

Department: 001 Executive Services

Work Location: 4505 Middlebrook Pike

Work Schedule: 40+ hours / week: M - F

About KUB: The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing electric, gas, water, and wastewater services to more than 468,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We exist to serve our customers, improving their quality of life by providing utility services that are safe, reliable, and affordable. Our mission is to act as good stewards of our community’s resources: utility assets, customer dollars, and the environment. We work to safeguard those resources and enhance their value for the people of the communities we serve and generations to come. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse and inclusive workforce. For more about KUB’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values, visit our website and read more about the KUB Blueprint.

Work Description: In this newly created role, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Analyst will partner with key stakeholders across the organization including KUB’s Executive Leadership to develop and execute diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that align with KUB’s Blueprint and objectives. This individual will be responsible for the creation of short and long term diversity and inclusion goals, educational programs and initiatives focused on creating an inclusive work environment, and identifying measures of success that inform decision making. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for partnering with and leading consulting engagements and serve as a resource and support for topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Responsibilities include assessing and communicating industry trends to recommend best practices; establishing and maintaining relationships with key organizations, associations, and networks to support KUB’s DEI strategy; and building and fostering relationships with internal partners. Other responsibilities include collaborating with recruiters to develop and implement DEI outreach, hiring, and partnerships; participating in career fairs, conferences, and professional or community functions; collaborating with the Communications department to develop DEI related communication and collaborating with Community Relations and Procurement in support of DEI initiatives. Performs other duties as requested. For more specific information regarding this position, please contact Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business, or related field

• One (1) to three (3) years experience in related field

• Ability to work with confidential information and exercise discretion

• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Note: The physical demands described above are intended to relate the approximate physical demands of the classification. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above. Additional information regarding specific positions is available in Human Resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) to (5) years of demonstrated experience in driving organizational change to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion

• Experience facilitating education and training around sensitive and inclusion related topics

• Developing relationships with stakeholders and leading by influence

• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and managing reports and metrics

• Strong computer skills and query skills, including experience with Human Resources Information Management System(s)

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and changing deadlines in a timely manner

• Excellent team and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with all levels of employees and management

• Excellent customer service skills

Selection Process (Subject to change)

Phase 1 Submit online application at www.kub.org

Phase 2 Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 Background investigation

Phase 6 Physical assessment and/or drug screen

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

NOTES

Only candidates submitting a completed KUB application and completing each component of the selection process will be considered for KUB positions. KUB does not accept unsolicited applications; completed applications are only considered for advertised vacancies. Please no third party inquiries. Due to the volume of applications and resumes we receive, only applicants invited to interview will be contacted. Applicants should apply on all positions of interest. KUB reserves the right to consider applications for additional vacancies in the same classification within 120 days of the original posting, after which time, applicants must reapply to be considered for any openings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide correct and updated contact information to KUB during the active period of the application. If KUB is unable to contact the applicant because the information on the application is no longer correct, the application will be considered inactive and the applicant no longer eligible for employment.