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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Organizational Development & Training Specialist Senior


FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 16260 Salary Grade: TC4
Approved: April 09, 1998 Last Revised: October 20, 2014


Purpose:
  Lead and coordinate organizational development and training activities including the design of implementation programs for citywide initiatives. Plan and design a wide range of human resources services and programs in the area of organizational development and training for one or more city departments.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1.Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental rollouts of citywide HR or OD initiatives
2.Design and perform department wide needs assessments to identify and analyze major organizational problems
3.Analyze the results of needs assessments, meetings, research, and other forms of communications in order to develop short and long term strategies for organizational development across an entire department or group of departments
4.Coordinate the activities of other organizational development and training personnel, assigning tasks and monitoring their completion
5.Provide advice to management and others on how to best handle their organizational problems
6.Develop, schedule, coordinate, and deliver training modules, workshops, and facilitations to selected audiences
7.Evaluate the effectiveness of training modules, workshops, etc. and make changes as needed to improve future results
8.Plan, design, implement, and evaluate plans and activities for assigned projects and programs
9.Facilitate groups in areas such as conflict resolution, team development, process improvement, strategic planning, and problem solving
10.Participate in or lead teams with Organization Development, Human Resources and other team members
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  Provide leadership for groups including other professionals and support staff in the area of Organizational Development and Training
Lead workshops and classes as an instructor or trainer
Mentor less experienced Organizational Development and Training personnel
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of basic training and learning principles.
Knowledge of instructional systems design methods.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to deliver training.
Ability to facilitate groups.
Ability to develop and maintain knowledge in organizational development and training.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:
  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Development or related field, plus three (3) years of experience in organizational development and training
One (1) additional year of closely related experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.