Organizational Development & Training Specialist Senior

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 or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants

City of Austin Convention Center

This position will be part of a newly formed Organizational Development team, designed to support business-wide organizational development and employee experience initiatives.

This position will support the Organizational Development Manager with change management, professional development, curriculum design, instruction, and organizational development initiatives.

Organizational & Development Training Specialist Sr.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications.
• Please be thorough in completing the employment application, list all experience and relevant professional certification(s) that are applicable to this position.
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to supplemental questions on the employment application.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

This position relies on a successful Criminal Background check.

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.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.

Please find the link here to the City of Austin employee benefits guide.

The Austin Convention Center Department ( ACCD ) offers the following additional benefits to all ACCD employees:
• Metro Pass for public transportation (Including Metro-Rail)
• Metro-Rail stop right in front of our Convention Center facility
Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May vary depending on business needs.
Flexible and telework options available but may change due to departmental needs.
Job Close Date 07/16/2024 Type of Posting External Department Convention Center Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with conducting environmental scans, benchmark studies, and providing recommendations using organizational development and coaching methodologies.
• Experience with change management and strategic planning methodologies to create solutions that support team and organizational effectiveness.
• Experience utilizing Workday HRIS for facilitating performance management processes, including setting goals, developing performance metrics, and leveraging analytics to drive improvement and employee engagement.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing career progression, professional development, and leadership programs.
• Experience using e-learning authoring applications (Captivate, Articulate, Workday Learning, etc.) to develop content for adult learners.
• Experience using adult learning principles to develop and deliver learning experiences through a variety of modalities (on-demand, e-learning, live, and virtual instructor led) to a wide range of audiences.
• Fluent in Spanish with the ability to translate training materials accurately from English to Spanish.
• Ability to travel to more than one location.

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- 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 (*).
* This position requires a 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 qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
(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.

* Do you have the ability to travel to more than one work location?

• yes
• no

* Are you bilingual with the ability to fluently speak and write in both English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience with using change management and strategic planning methodologies to create solutions that support team and organizational effectiveness.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience conducting environmental scans, benchmark studies, and providing recommendations using organizational and coaching methodologies.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using e-learning authoring applications (Captivate, Articulate, etc) to develop content. Please specify which platforms you have used, what types of content you created, and how many years of experience you have with the platform.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have in designing, implementing, and managing career progression, professional development, and leadership programs?

• None
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have utilizing Workday HRIS for facilitating performance management processes, including setting goals, developing performance metrics, and leveraging analytics to drive improvement and employee engagement?

• None
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have using adult learning principles to develop and deliver learning experiences through a variety of modalities (on-demand, e-learning, live, and virtual instructor led) to a wide range of audiences?

• None
• Some experience, but less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 or more years

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

Austin, Texas United States View Map