Temporary -Organizational Development & Training Specialist Senior

Job Description:

Temporary -Organizational Development & Training Specialist Senior

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .

The Financial Services Department serves as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Position Overview: The Financial Services Department - Human Resources Office is looking for a Temporary Organizational Development & Training Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing needs assessments for the department, coordinating organizational development activities, training department employees on various training modules, and delivering a mixture of webinar and hybrid training.

Who We Are:
Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.

As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

Click here to read more about us online!


Why Join Us?


Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.

Innovation and Collaboration
Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.

Professional Growth and Development
Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Work-Life Balance
Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

Hybrid Work Environment

The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide .

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Application Details:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications.
• Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
• For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Employment history dates must include month and year.

Additional Details:

• The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
• This position may require a skills assessment.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
• If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.
Pay Range
$32.23- $40.29

Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Telework opportunities may be available after initial training. Work schedules are implemented to meet the department’s requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

Note: Effective November 3, 2024, non-executive staff eligible to telework must be in the office at least three (2) days per week.
Job Close Date 12/02/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Temporary (No benefits) Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating a training needs analysis and implementation
• Experience creating curriculum in a hybrid environment
• Experience with adult learning principles
• Experience with Articulate or similar software

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.


Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental rollouts of citywide HR or OD initiatives Design and perform department wide needs assessments to identify and analyze major organizational problems 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 Coordinate the activities of other organizational development and training personnel, assigning tasks and monitoring their completion Provide advice to management and others on how to best handle their organizational problems Develop, schedule, coordinate, and deliver training modules, workshops, and facilitations to selected audiences Evaluate the effectiveness of training modules, workshops, etc. and make changes as needed to improve future results Plan, design, implement, and evaluate plans and activities for assigned projects and programs Facilitate groups in areas such as conflict resolution, team development, process improvement, strategic planning, and problem solving Participate in or lead teams with Organization Development, Human Resources and other team members

Responsibilities- Supervision 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are 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. Do you meet the minimum qualification for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience creating a training needs analysis
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience creating curriculum in a hybrid environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with adult learning principles and experience with articulate or similar software.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience delivering Webinars or Hybrid training to audiences.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your Organizational Development experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents