Organizational Development Manager jobs in Georgia

JOB SUMMARY

This person in this position is responsible for assisting the City Manager’s Office by directing and supervising the organizational development of the City of Douglasville. The incumbent in this position leads and champions organizational efforts for employee development, engagement, and organizational culture to help the organization be its best. Manages the design, development and facilitation of training and strategic development initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides strategic leadership for organizational development to guide positive organizational outcomes.
• Assist with the retention of all city employees
• Promote training and development of all departments
• Administer employee engagement solutions by maintaining a strategic workforce plan
• Administering a robust on-boarding program for city employees
• Conduct internal interviews and surveys to create statistical data on the success of employees
• Leads Douglasville University to brand and engage employees in training and development
• Maintains the Employee Intranet & internal newsletters 
• Oversees Wellness Committee & assists Human Resources with initiatives based on employee health/wellness benefits
• Maintains agreements and programs with educational partners & maintains the city’s tuition assistance program
• Maintains the city’s internship program
• Champions our strengths-based organization to allow people and teams to be their best
• Ensures all employees develop cultural competence to best meet the needs of our community
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; gathers, interprets and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes;
• Analyzes information from numerous sources, prepares reports, recommends solutions, and make presentations to the City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and the general public;
• Assists in analyzing budgetary and personnel actions and assists in development of the City’s budget and work plan;
• Occasionally attend and participates in City Council meetings and public hearings to discuss and develop recommendations;
• Attends staff and work-related conferences to provide assistance and makes recommendations to the City Manager’s Office on various matters concerning organizational development;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Public Administration, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration or related field, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible, development & management level experience in local government, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of personnel management practices;
• Knowledge of personnel management & organizational development
• Knowledge of City codes, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and guidelines regarding City organization and operations;
• Knowledge of functions and activities of City departments;
• Knowledge of state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing City operations;
• Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets;
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports;
• Ability to establish priorities and direct the allocation of City resources;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials and the public; and

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires visual acuity and the ability to communicate audibly and in writing. The work requires the ability to attend meetings from early morning through late at night.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT                                                         

The work is typically performed in an office or meeting room.