Job Opportunity

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

Date Posted:

January 25, 2021

Description:

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), is seeking a strategic, and visionary leader with demonstrated success in implementing best practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion to become LADWP’s first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO).

Appointed by and reporting to the General Manager, the Chief is the expert technical advisor on department-wide matters of diversity, equity, inclusion, and disparities. Supported by an Assistant Chief and a team of 75+, the Chief is responsible for developing, leading, and directing LADWP’s DEI programs to ensure diversity, equity and social justice practices are operationalized within LADWP.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and at least 7-10 years of management experience. Demonstrated successful organizational, transformational experience is critical and experience working in a unionized public agency is strongly preferred.

How to Apply:

To receive first consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter electronically to chiefdei.ladwp@thehawkinscompany.com by 2/18/21. The position is open until filled.  Confidential inquiries should be directed to Ms. Brett Byers at 323-403-8279, brett@thehawkinscompany.com or Ms.  Yonnine Hawkins Garr at 323-252-1655 yonnine@thehawkinscompany.com. For additional information, view the full profile at www.thehawkinscompany.com.

Filing Deadline:

2/18/21

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