Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Equity Subject Matter Expert (REMOTE) - Military Veterans
at Michael Baker International
WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help address challenges for clients and communities nationwide. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .
PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military, and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking an expert and motivated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) professional to join our team. The successful candidate will understand leading and handling projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in support of a FEMA contract. This role involves partnering with customers and team members to develop and implement DE&I principles into programmatic initiatives, supervising progress, and ensuring that goals are met. This position will be essential for fostering an inclusive environment and supporting the efforts to integrate DE&I principles across a range of projects and programs. The position may be remote but will report to the Emergency Management and Response office in Alexandria, Virginia. The role will primarily support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) but may be asked to help with other contracts as needs arise.
- Develop and Implement DE&I Strategies: Create and complete strategies to foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive processes on behalf of FEMA and other clients.
- Project Management: Oversee DE&I projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
- Collaboration: Work with clients, project leadership, and other collaborators to integrate DE&I practices into all aspects of the contract.
- Training and Development: Collaborate on the design and delivery of training programs to educate project and client staff on DE&I topics.
- Coach and mentor team members, with a focus on developing DEI competencies and driving effective execution of efforts.
- Support partner outreach and engagement efforts to promote inclusive engagement.
- Works with team members and clients to support the development of scopes, schedules, budgets, assumptions, and constraints for projects.
- Confers with team members to provide advice, counsel, and resolve problems.
- Creative problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Proactive communicator with clear and effective communication, using both oral and written communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Four-year bachelor's degree in human resources, social sciences, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience.
- Proven experience in DE&I initiatives.
- Due to contract requirements, the candidate must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ownership and accountability for work.
- Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers, planners, GIS professionals, federal, tribal, and state government officials, and the public.
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- DE&I certification or related credentials.
- Understanding of National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
- Ability to travel periodically, as needed (less than 10%))
- Industry involvement (e.g., Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) and Project Management Institute (PMI) are preferred.
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency are desirable.
- Experience directly working with varied communities.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position $75,095-$118,302 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skill set, and physical work location.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting has been partnering with communities since 1940 to solve their most complex infrastructure challenges with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Supported by more than 6,000 employees in 90 offices worldwide, we provide a full continuum of life-cycle engineering consulting, specialized global construction, base operations, security management, systems integration and intelligence solutions. Our clients include federal, state, and municipal governments; foreign allied governments; and a wide range of private development and other commercial partners.
When Michael Baker Jr. first established his engineering firm in 1940, he envisioned a company that would serve as a property surveyor or designer of roads, bridges, buildings and sewage systems, and also as a trusted, long-term partner with local communities and distant nations. His employees strove to transform communities, companies, states and even nations, adopting dual roles as both caring neighbors and innovative nation builders. Baker instilled in his employees the drive to deliver improved quality of life and the desire to make a difference.
Baker built a lasting legacy that today forms the foundation on which we continue to serve and grow. Today, we continue to leverage our collective expertise and experience to make the communities we serve better. We strive to make them safer, more accessible, more environmentally sustainable and more livable. We facilitate their transformation supported by differentiating innovation, technologies and dedicated employees. We are change agents, leading our partners around the world into the future.
Our greatest differentiator, though, is our employees who demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. That’s why we engage our people, educate and train them, develop their careers, and invest in their futures. We give them opportunities around the world to exercise and expand their skills and expertise. We reward innovation and collaboration that lead to the best solutions for our clients. As a company, We Make a Difference.
To most effectively serve our clients, Michael Baker International is organized into three distinct business units: Engineering & Consulting; Sallyport Global Holdings; and SC3, which are described below.
ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND CONSULTING
The Engineering, Planning and Consulting business unit encompasses the complete life-cycle of planning, environmental assessment, engineering design, construction management, and facilities maintenance for projects in more than 38 countries on five continents. We provide a full continuum of solutions for a broad range of markets, including highways, bridges, airports, rail and mass transit systems, domestic and overseas government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, energy infrastructure and urban planning and development.
Professional Services – As part of Engineering, Planning and Consulting, this business unit provides high-value, differentiated engineering and professional services around the globe, including specialized construction services, cost management support and engineering support.