Performance Consultant

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Posting Title Performance Consultant Job Requisition Number COA084491 Position Number 107372 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Human Res Organization Develop Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

* Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a field related to Human Resource Development, plus five (5) years of experience in organizational development and training.
* Masters degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
* 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 Human Resources Department works to position the City of Austin as an employer of choice through balanced, efficient and collaborative strategic partnerships. We support and develop a high performing and diverse workforce that fosters a healthy, safe, respectful and productive work environment for employees and their families, City departments and the community.

The position serves as a team member of the Organizational Development Division in the Human Resources Department. OD/HRD is seeking a dynamic Organizational Development professional with a strong drive towards enhancing executive and management skills in a fast-evolving workforce.

The ideal candidate will have a strong equity and inclusion lens, high emotional intelligence, proven experience in conference/summit planning (virtually or in-person), and prior experience conducting research and needs assessments. The ability to communicate messages and presentations skillfully and effectively is also critical to success in this position. Join the team that develops the team building one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

* Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

* Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
* And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

Pay Range

$29.83 - $38.78

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Job Close Date

12/03/2021 Type of Posting External Department Human Resources Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 5202 East Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, Texas 78741 Preferred Qualifications

* Prior experience conducting research and needs assessments.
* Experience in understanding modern learners, and current trends in learning and development.
* Strong writing and report writing skills.

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. Consults with and coaches City and department executives and managers on organizational development and performance issues.

2. Leads large cross-functional performance improvement projects and initiatives.

3. Leads citywide and department specific needs assessments by conducting research to identify organizational development and performance issues and makes recommendations to city leadership for process improvements based on findings.

4. Leads, coaches, or partners with City leadership to address identified development and performance issues.

5. Utilizes project management techniques to develop, design, and implement performance improvement for individual workgroups, departments and Citywide.

6. Develops and designs evaluation plans for organization development and performance interventions.

7. Provides cross functional and citywide internal consulting, facilitation, and coaching services to executives and managers.

8. Gathers data and needs analysis, development of alternatives, and recommendations.

9. Provides facilitation for City leadership by bringing structure to meetings, coaching participants in their roles and responsibilities so as to achieve defined stakeholder outcomes.

10. Assists in resolving business process, employee performance, employee development and teamwork issues.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide work assignment, leadership, and guidance to others.

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 broad and comprehensive principles, practices, and procedures in analyzing a variety of issues.
* Knowledge of public administration, adult learning principles, instructional systems design.
* Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
* Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
* Skill in data analysis and organizing.
* Skill in using computers and related software.
* Ability to develop methods and procedures on new assignments.
* Ability to review progress and evaluate results.
* Ability to coach and train others.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call or TTY .

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 graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a field related to Human Resource Development, plus five (5) years of experience in organizational development and training. A Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. 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 for this position?
* Yes
* No

* * Have you conducted Executive or Management Level development programs?
* Yes
* No

* * Do you have experience planning large scale conferences or workshops?
* Yes
* No

* * Have you ever conducted a needs assessment to support development or training programs?
* Yes
* No

* * How has your experience/lived experience prepared you to be effective in an environment that values equity and inclusion and respect for diversity?

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

* Cover Letter
* Resume