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NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua Salary range is $67,194.82-$104,607.52. Individual may be hired at the Senior Assistant County Attorney classification dependent upon experience and qualifications ($96,458.13-$159,110.43). The Alachua County Attorney’s Office is seeking to fill an Assistant County Attorney position specializing in Transactional law (contracts, procurement, grants). Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar and experience in the relevant field of law as outlined required. Board certification in City, County and Local Government Law or the relevant area of law preferred, but not required. Salary range is $67,194.82-$104,607.52. Individual may be hired at the Senior Assistant County Attorney classification dependent upon experience and qualifications ($96,458.13-$159,110.43). This position is responsible for providing legal advice to County staff on matters related to transactions including reviewing/drafting contracts, grants and procurement documents, as well as providing other legal representation as assigned by the County Attorney. The position will be involved from the point of procurement through negotiation of agreements and will support the various county departments on contract and grant management. The Alachua County Attorney’s Office consists of 5 attorneys who, in addition to their various specialties, support the county organization through its general local government practice such as public records, sunshine law and any other legal issues which a department or the Board of County Commissioners may come across which do not squarely fit within their individual areas of practice. This position will be the sixth attorney. The successful candidate, in addition to their areas field of expertise, will be expected to collaborate with the other members of the County Attorney’s staff in serving the needs of Alachua County Government. The successful candidate will demonstrate: the ability to work as a team to deliver competent legal services; a history of being a self-starter who can work independently; strong critical analysis skills; effective communication; a track record of managing many assignments, projects, and issues simultaneously; and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Qualified applicants must be well organized and able to work under time pressure, prioritize work according to the needs of the client, and efficiently use personal computers and software applications. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transactional law. 5 years’ experience is preferred. Public sector transactional experience required. Must be admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District at the time of hire. Position Summary: This is highly responsible, professional legal work in assisting the County Attorney with a variety of legal issues, providing legal analysis and advice to the Board of County Commissioners, the County's administrative staff, various County-related agencies and boards and committees. The Senior Assistant County Attorney takes all legal action necessary to achieve County goals and protect County interests; involves specialization in certain legal fields; assignments include matters of substantial importance. This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work. An employee assigned to this classification is required to litigate in designated areas of assignment. Work is performed under the direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained. Examples of Duties: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Independently prepares pleadings, discovery documents, motions, briefs and other legal documents in matters involving litigation of a complex and difficult nature and of substantial importance, obtains and evaluates expert testimony and participates in settlement negotiations, serves as trial counsel for the County when needed. Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. May supervise Assistant County Attorneys, Interns and/or Externs on specific projects and assist the County Attorney with review of formal legal opinions and attorney work product prepared by Assistant County Attorneys, Interns and/or Externs to ensure accuracy, efficiency and compliance with County Attorney and legal standards. Drafts or files a variety of documents, which may include: contracts, deeds, resolutions, policy recommendations, legal correspondence, motions, memoranda of law, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions and/or other legal documents. Conducts legal research regarding complex problems and/or projects; prepares reports and memoranda, drafts opinions containing proposed or recommended courses of action or solutions. Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues. Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability. Advises and assists County officers with legal matters. Represents departments, officials, boards and commissions in matters that require the professional services of an experienced attorney. Prepares resolutions, ordinances and other proposed legislation of a unique or complex nature. Attends meetings of the county commission, boards, agencies and other County Attorney's Office clients; may require attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours. Demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of judicial procedures and the methods and practices of legal research. Knowledge of statutory and constitutional laws of the State of Florida, especially as these apply to Alachua County government. Ability to draft legal documents and proposed legislation. Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees. Ability to organize a variety of projects effectively. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including public speaking. Ability to prepare written reports and memoranda. Ability to organize and present cases for trial. Ability to conduct trials, hearing and proceedings. Ability to litigate for areas of assignment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, other public officials, and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Background on DEI COE The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Center of Excellence (COE) is a central functional team made up of experts, specialists and enabling partners (i.e. analytics, communications, project managers, and external consultants) to provide foundation-wide direction, governance, tools and resources to drive DEI commitment and results. The COE also includes and provides management oversight for ERGs, while also serving as secretariat to the DEI Leadership Council. In order to fulfill our vision of helping all people lead healthy, productive lives, including the lives of our employees, we’re committed to practicing: Representation and Acceptance of all forms of visible and invisible difference A sense of Belonging and being respected, valued and seen for who we are as individuals Fairness in creating opportunities for all to have equal access to development, resources, and pay Role Summary This role is an internal consultant and DEI Subject Matter Expert (SME) individual contributor who provides consulting, thought partnership, and guidance to senior leaders, key stakeholders, and HR functional teams for the purpose of implementing and continuously improving the foundation’s DEI strategic framework. This “integrator” role will require proactive collaboration with senior levels organization-wide as well as within HR to ensure common messaging and accountability. Job Responsibilities Act as a DEI SME to foster an inclusive, equitable culture by contributing perspective, insights, and knowledge; take a balanced consultative and systemic approach to support and enable leadership at all levels to lead DEI culture change across the foundation. Works in close partnership and provides advising and consulting to leadership on prioritizing and executing DEI strategies and plans that align division goals to the foundation’s DEI strategic framework and goals (35%). Key partner to HR business partners and HR functional COE teams to integrate DEI into critical people related programs, policies, initiatives, systems, tools, and processes. Partnering with HR tore-design key initiatives that crossover between the Talent pillar and Culture pillars in relationship to HR priorities. Identity and recommend approaches to mitigating bias in HR systems and policies (30%). Acts as program manager for the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including providing thought partnership to ERG leaders, coordination across ERGs, guidance on education and tools, advisor selection and overall program support. May interface with external ERGs at other organizations (20%). Responsible for deployment and program management to support external consultants to ensure that cross-functional partners are appropriately engaged and informed, and actively resolving issues (10%). Maintains a strong awareness of diversity issues and trends; educates others on the team and across the organization on diversity issues; coaches and mentors’ line and corporate human resources on diversity issues and trends (5%). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Additional skills and experience: Experience in a client service or customer-facing leadership role, enabling organization to build and execute their DEI plan to achieve measurable results. Deep understanding of societal systems of bias, and ability to apply this knowledge to invent, evolve, improve, and simplify business and HR processes. Deep understanding of DEI analytics, including how to drive impact in recruitment, talent, and inclusion metrics. Ability to establish credibility and relationships among multiple levels of professionals, especially at the executive levels. Ability to adapt communication styles across multiple stakeholder groups. Excellent client advising and partnership skills. Consistent track record in project and change management. Excellent relationship development skills, high political acumen, collaborative work style Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven track of accomplishment of encouraging, driving, and implementing innovative ideas with broad impact and adoption. Strong understanding of industry benchmarks, leading practices and innovations in DEI, as well as the strengths and drawbacks of what has been tried to date Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or other advanced degree with 12+ years of experience. SPHR preferred, or relevant functional certifications. Deep subject matter expertise in DEI and experience developing and implementing strategies in multiple complex organizations with progressive responsibility. * Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role. **Applications for this position will be accepted until COB Friday, January 15, 2021. #LI-TO1 As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is dedicated to the belief that all lives have equal value. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees thrive both personally and professionally. We also believe our employees should reflect the rich diversity of the global populations we aim to serve—in race, gender, age, cultures and beliefs—and we support this diversity through all of our employment practices. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve the mission of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment without regard to: * Race * Color * Age * Religion * Pregnancy * Sex * Sexual Orientation * Disability * Gender Identity * Gender Expression * National Origin * Genetic Information * Veteran Status * Marital Status * Prior Protected Activity

FMI’s Leadership and Organizational Development Practice is seeking an individual passionate about consulting in the area of leadership, with a focus on organizational development to construction-related firms. This position requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team to maximize client satisfaction through the design and delivery of consulting solutions related to individual and organization-wide leader development, organizational structure and design, career mapping, human resource practices, management development and owner succession strategies.   This full-time opportunity requires 50%-75% travel. The position will be based either in our Raleigh, North Carolina, headquarters, or our Cherry Creek office in Denver, Colorado. Responsibilities Establishing rapport and leading consulting engagements with people at all levels within an organization, including senior executives Assessing client needs, writing proposals, determining project plans, managing client expectations, developing and delivering specific solutions for clients Delivering presentations, facilitating groups and providing training on leadership topics Overseeing multiple engagements with multiple clients simultaneously Ensuring customer satisfaction through follow-up, client responsiveness and thorough communication Providing expert input and contributing to the development of new programs, theories, models and practices related to business and strategic planning Preparing articles for industry publications Mentoring junior team members Qualifications Master’s degree in Business, Psychology or related field 6+ years of professional experience in a senior leadership role or consulting position (non-IT) required Proven track record leading and implementing complex organizational change initiatives Ability to assess, design, build and lead external management consulting engagements focused on organizational design and development processes, leader/talent development, management succession planning, career path design, change management and human resources issues and opportunities Expertise in delivering presentations, facilitating groups and providing training on leadership-related topics Familiarity consulting with smaller organizations with limited talent development systems and processes Experience with executive coaching or organizational assessment a plus Previous experience working with internal and external teams to achieve client satisfaction Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and relationship-building skills Ability to thrive with minimal direction and supervision in an ambiguous work environment Superior organizational, time management and project management skills, and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment Demonstrated maturity, integrity and the ability to perform in an entrepreneurial environment, both individually and as a team player

FMI’s Leadership and Organizational Development practice is seeking a dedicated, driven individual with a passion for leadership. In this exciting, fast-paced and highly developmental fellowship, you will help generate cutting edge content to improve our clients’ organizations, teams and individual leaders. We are seeking individuals pursuing an advanced degree who are detail-oriented and enjoy thinking deeply about what it means to be a great leader.   This paid, part-time internship requires a commitment of 25-30 hours per week and will be based in our Cherry Creek office in Denver, Colorado or in our Raleigh, NC headquarters. Remote candidates will be considered.   *Please note that only candidates who submit a cover letter expressing their interest and qualifications will be considered.   As a Leadership Development Fellow, you will: Gain expertise in working with cutting edge high performing senior leadership teams Increase your self-awareness around your leadership strengths and areas for improvement Dive deep into a fast-paced industry to identify future trends and their implications for leaders Learn valuable instructional design skills and utilize them to develop new content (presentations, facilitator scripts, activities) to assist consultants on training and consulting engagements Gain valuable exposure to a fast-paced consulting firm and insight into what it takes to be successful in the world of consulting Responsibilities Researching the latest leadership topics and trends Integrating relevant research into improving existing training and consulting content Creating presentations and facilitator scripts to be used in consulting engagements Helping develop new content in a wide variety of leadership and organizational development areas Analyzing organization-specific data to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of large organizations and assist in the development of action plans for them Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Business, I/O Psychology or related field Strong passion for leadership development and leadership trends Proficiency in conducting online research High attention to detail Ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and relationship-building skills Ability to thrive with minimal direction and supervision in an ambiguous work environment Superior organizational, time management and project management skills, and the ability to exercise sound independent judgment Demonstrated maturity, integrity and the ability to perform in an entrepreneurial environment, both individually and as a team player Fluency in English (Writing, Speaking, Listening)

FMI’s Leadership and Organizational Development practice is seeking a dedicated, driven individual with a passion for project management and an interest in organizational and leadership development. In this exciting, fast-paced role, you will be involved in coordinating multiple work streams and projects tied to a large, complex client organization. Projects and work streams will mostly be focused on improving leadership, organization and team effectiveness through facilitated workshops, organizational and individual assessments, data analysis and report writing. The Project Coordinator’s role will be largely focused on ensuring the various work streams progress smoothly and effectively and exceed the client’s expectations. This paid, part-time role requires a commitment of 25-30 hours per week and will be based in our Denver office located in Cherry Creek. Remote candidates will be considered. As an LOD Part-time, Project Coordinator, you will : Support the lead Project Manager to perform project management functions including planning, organizing, and coordinating project resources for a large client account Gain expertise in working with cutting edge high performing senior leadership teams Join a team of consultants on a single, large client account, learning the ins and outs of the client’s business, and supporting the internal consulting team to reach major client milestones Learn valuable instructional design skills and utilize them to develop new content (presentations, facilitator scripts, activities) to assist consultants on training and consulting engagements Gain valuable exposure to a fast-paced consulting firm and insight into what it takes to be successful in the world of consulting Responsibilities Planning, organizing, motivating, and coordinating all project resources under the direction of the lead Project Manager Analyzing both qualitative and quantitative organization-specific data to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of large organizations and develop reports for clients Developing client-facing tools for the internal consulting team to track progress against major client milestones Creating presentations and facilitator scripts to be used in consulting engagements Researching the latest leadership topics and trends relevant to the client account, and integrate relevant research into consulting content Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Business, Project Management or related field Passionate about leadership development and leadership trends Project management orientation with a superior ability to prioritize effectively Strong attention to detail Excellent, client-centric communication skills Proficient in conducting basic research Exceptional writing skills Ability to create compelling graphics and visuals using Microsoft Office Suite Ability to deal with ambiguity Strong analytical skills Fluent in English (Writing, Speaking, Listening)