Organizational Development Specialist, Sr. jobs in Brownsville, TX

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

• Assist the OD& HR Direction with management organization-wide services, and operations daily.
• In collaboration with OD&HR Director evaluates strategies and programs to measure the achievement of established Work Plans.
• Provides support, mentoring and consultative services to the Departments regarding Employee Engagement, Labor compliances OD methods and tools.
• Leads short and long-term projects and planning for OD & HR Programs.
• Develops organization-wide and department-wide SMART goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Represent/or supports the organization on regional/local boards while establishing positive and productive working relationships.
• Prepares budgetary recommendations that meet departmental goals and provide for effective management of resources.
• Oversees recruitment, employment, Organizational development & Learning Development.
• Conducts investigations & recommends disciplinary actions.
• Prepares policies and training curriculum.
• Reviews workers compensation actions and, and FMLA requests.
• Participates in recruitment efforts on behalf of the City, including drafting and posting open positions and Right Fit Process for Executive Positions.
• Ability to prepare technical reports, business correspondence and procedure and policy forms, reports and manuals.
• Ensures that personnel practices and policies follow legal obligation.
• Assists in reviewing disciplinary actions with department heads before final disposition.
• Oversees recruiting activities between City and other placement agencies.
• Assists with processing of all employees' records to include performance evaluations, promotions, demotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, leave records (sick/vacation), drug screening and resignations, in accordance with all applicable laws.
• Prepares responses to subpoenas and requests for production of records.
• Collaborates with City Attorney's office, as needed, by providing requested documentation for the purpose of responding to lawsuits, interrogatories, complaints, etc.
• May assist with appeal and grievance hearing process in absence of Human Resources Director.
• Assesses training needs of the organization and collaborates with the HR Trainer to execute a training plan.
• May represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations in HR Director's absence.
• Assist management and other departments with hiring of key and executive positions.
• Acts as a coach and mentor to train, develop, and monitor’s work activities of department staff.
• Serves as a link between management and employees by answering questions, providing policy guidance, and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Supports OD&HR Director in organizational transformation; provides process support and tools that facilitate a proactive people development and organizational capabilities in anticipation of change for the Departments.
• Conducts and coordinates employee training and/or development. Sets up on-site employee seminars and/or selects employees to attend training seminars presented locally.
• Manages the individual development planning process.
• Reports events and activities to senior management and elected and appointed officials.

Education and Experience 

Job requires Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field of study. Master’s degree is a plus.

The job requires three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources and Municipal supervisorial experience.

The job requires knowledge of human resource functions, applicable laws and supervisory management principles. Accredited certification in Human Resource management is a plus.

Special Certifications and Licenses 

Valid Driver’s License, Texas within 6 months.

Independence and Judgement 

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative and Ingenuity 

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities. 

Supervisory and Responsibility 

Supervises and directs a group of sufficient complexity to require the use of supervisory subordinates.

Financial Responsibility 

Approves expenditures or disbursements within general guidelines; has substantive input into budget.

Level and frequency of Outside Contacts 

Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions that require persuasion and negotiations. 

Physical Demands 

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. 

Responsibility for Equipment and Property 

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office. 

Working Conditions 

Office job, no adverse conditions. 

Other Requirements 

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol examination and a Background Check.   

ADA Requirements 

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodation. 

Benefits 

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan administered by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.  The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan.  Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from (457) Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life.  Full-time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year.  Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays. The City of Brownsville believes in the flexibility afforded by Teleworking.