Summary This requisition expires on May 29, 2024, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date. Responsible for assessing individual and organizational development opportunities and design solutions that align with core organizational values and achieve business outcomes. Assist with establishing and executing strategic learning and development resources that foster the growth for all staff levels throughout the City of Denton. Essential Functions and Other Important Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. DUTIES * Assist with the development of an organizational development strategy, including but not limited to staff continuous improvement and leadership development training opportunities, and in collaboration with safety, ethics, and compliance training needs. * Collaborate with the internal stakeholders to identify and diagnose existing challenges and opportunities, assess individual, team and organizational needs, and recommend future development options. * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs); cascade performance measures for supervised areas to assess performance from the organizational, department and individual level. * Work with City of Denton leadership to promote and drive positive organizational effectiveness and culture-change initiatives with data driven metrics across programming. * Develop, oversee, and promote employee engagement, equity, diversity and inclusion through mentoring, education, and leadership development. * Administer the City of Denton performance feedback process, including but not limited to, form design andcontent, education, and review of written documents; evaluate effectiveness and provide recommendations for program adjustments, as needed. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders on succession planning and management education to improve efficiencies, retain talent, and prepare the organization and/or department for attrition. * Oversee the development and implementation of the Citywide Human Resources New Employee Orientation (NEO), monthly in-person offerings, virtual and semiannual offerings to include robust and appropriate curriculum development. * Coordinates organizational development and training programs and services that foster an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment, encourages, and values the contributions and perspectives of all City of Denton employees. * Oversee change management initiatives and enhancements to existing programs and offerings, including but not limited to the City of Denton University and other online City of Denton platforms, as appropriate. * Serve as subject matter expert and liaison to internal stakeholders with respect to organizational development (OD) and inclusion, equity, and diversity (IED) initiatives. * Conduct annual organizational surveys and climate assessments; summarize finding and provide recommendations for improvement. * Develop, revise, and make recommendations for Human Resources policy improvement, as needed. * Research and stay abreast of developments, amendments, and changes in laws affecting OD and IED;Research, gather data, analyze, and prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other materials to effectively communicate information to employees, City management, commissions, and the City Council. SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBLITIES * Select,train,supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal. * Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Job Requirements EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Instructional Design, or related field; and, * Four (4) years' experience in human resources, organizational development, instructional design, or related field; and, * One (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity, OR * Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job. REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: * Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Government laws and regulations regarding human resources and organizational development. * Knowledge of City of Denton policies, procedures, mission, and goals. * Knowledge of adult learning theories, development theories, and practices with course design experience. * Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. * Skill at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work. * Skill in data analysis, development of strategic plans, problem solving and action plan execution. * Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings. * Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance. * Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate one. * Ability to evaluate organizational needs, lead, develop, and direct/deliver professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation to staff and leaders. * Ability to train others and monitor their progress and comprehension. * Ability to organize and coordinate work, maintain attention to details and quality, and meet deadlines. * Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms, as appropriate for the needs of the audience. * Ability to motivate,mentor, train,and manage teamsthroughdirect and indirect influence. * Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations. * Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature. * Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. * Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders. * Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise. * Ability to work independently to direct multiple work streams while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail. * Ability to communication effectively, both oral and written forms, in a variety of circumstances using appropriate tone and appearance for the situation, and to listen intently to other points of view. * Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton's core values. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT * Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number verification. Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements SAFETY * Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition. * Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures. * Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS * Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No * Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer, peripherals, and audio-visual equipment. * Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting. * Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. * Lifting: Lifting no more than 20 pounds and carrying up to 10 pounds. * Environment: Works in an office and/or classroom setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours. * Travel: Travel to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required. * Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings. * Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. CORE VALUES * Inclusive * Collaborative * Service-Oriented * Strategically Focused * Fiscally Responsible TOP TIER BENEFITS * Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans? * Employee Health Clinic * Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays * Retirement Plan EEO STATEMENT City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. ADA/EOE/ADEA This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.