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THE COUNTY OF STANISLAUS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE HUMAN RELATIONS DIVISION

LEARNING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

(MANAGER I-II-III)

$56,118.40 - $106,870.40

Apply by April 3, 2020

Interviews TBD

Learning & Organizational Development Manager

The County of Stanislaus, Chief Executive Office, is seeking qualified candidates for the Learning & Organizational Development Manager to fill a vacancy in the Human Relations Division formerly known as Human Resources. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Chief Executive Office provides overall leadership, management and coordination of County government operations. This includes day-to-day management of County resources, budget management, long-range financial planning, human resources and risk management programs, emergency services, capital projects and organizational planning. The office is responsible for implementing policies directed by the Board of Supervisors. The Chief Executive Office has a long tradition of implementing progressive programs and services supported with strong partnerships throughout the organization. Collaboration with key business partners and community stakeholders is an essential component of the department’s culture. The department consists of about 90 employees with a wide range of expertise and professional experience forming a dynamic and rewarding work-place well suited for individual and group development. With strong connections to all sectors of our community, the Chief Executive Office offers unique professional growth opportunities for leaders to emerge at all levels of the organization. THE POSITION The Learning & Organizational Development Manager is responsible for organizing training, supervising staff, and monitoring Countywide leadership and organization development activities and programs. In collaboration with Executive Leadership, provides strategic leadership, designs, plans, directs, and evaluates the programs and functions related to Countywide learning and organization

development efforts. The position also oversees the County’s performance management, leader-ship, and mentoring programs, and manages the County’s Countywide management meetings. Our ideal candidate thrives working in a fast-paced organization with interesting challenges that require creative strategies and approaches and possesses a management style to successfully drive multiple change initiatives. The individual will have extensive experience developing and leading learning and development programs that support employee growth and organization-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven experience in devising organization wide training strategies, overseeing the implementation, and measuring the impact. The candidate also has experience working with performance and learning management systems. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Creates, designs, and facilitates Countywide

trainings; • Leads the three year Emotional Intelligence

(EQ) training initiative and collaborates with Executive and Department Leadership to promote engagement Countywide;

• Coordinates and tracks mandatory County trainings;

• Leads the Training and Organizational Development team;

• Fosters employee growth and learning, engages stakeholders at all levels in the organizational transformation process;

• Keeps abreast of new trends and develop-ments related to the program's activities;

• Coordinates closely with Department Heads and internal stakeholders working on organizational improvements to ensure Countywide program consistency, continuity, and alignment to help the organization accomplish strategic priorities;

Leadership and Business Core Competencies

Building Effective Teams | Communication | Conflict Management | Customer Orientation

Effective Decision Making | Performance Development & Coaching | Ethics & Integrity

Financial & Resource Management | Managing Vision & Purpose

Organizational Performance Management | Strategic Management & Planning


• Facilitates meetings with Executive and Department leadership and with employees Countywide;

• Acts as a resource on behalf of the County Executive to assist operating Departments with wide range of change management and improvement initiatives, at the Department, team, and individual level, including training for middle managers;

• Initiates and coordinates activities and programs to promote Executive Leader Development, in conjunction with cross-departmental partners;

• Plans, implements, manages and administers all learning and organizational development efforts;

• Recommends and develops organizational development goals, objectives, policies, and priorities and implements these objectives;

• Supports change management efforts through impact analysis, key stakeholder identification, and communications planning;

• Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports;

• Prepares annual goals and objectives, with involvement from subordinate employees;

• Prepares cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget;

• Negotiates contracts with outside vendors, consultants, or organizations and administers, monitors, and evaluates contracts;

• Develops practices to collect metrics in order to analyze, guide, and monitor trends, risks, and opportunities in the process;

• Supervises and participates in the design, preparation and distribution of program publicity and internal communications, including announcements, brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and digital media;

• Performs research, benchmarking, and develops tools, graphics and presentations to

assist the organization in understanding different methods and processes; and

• Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience) KNOWLEDGE • Supervisory and management techniques; • Training design and delivery; • Management and leadership curriculum

design/development; • Workforce planning and development

strategies; • Large system approaches and strategies; • E-learning designs and techniques; • Software technology such as PowerPoint,

Excel and MS Word; • Oral and written communication techniques; • Methods of assessing and evaluating training

and development programs; • Optimal business practices for an internal

organizational development business; and • Data analysis tools and techniques. SKILLS/ABILITIES • Manage, supervise and lead staff; • Design and deliver training and development

programs; designs and implement curriculum; • Research and analyze workforce needs and

trends; • Assess organizational issues and utilize

appropriate interventions for change; • Influence and network to obtain buy-in from

partners and customers; • Plan ahead and problem solve, especially in

difficult situations; • Work with multiple teams; • Work with large, complex organizations and

issues; • Be flexible and facilitate change; • Work steadily with commitment to reach

organizational goals; and • Manage an internal training and

organizational development business.


BENEFITS PACKAGE

The County of Stanislaus provides a competitive

and comprehensive benefits package for regular

full-time County employees including:

• Excellent retirement benefits (2% at

approximately age 61 formula);

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic term life

insurance plans;

• County paid Deferred Compensation at 1.5%

of base salary;

• Three weeks annual vacation upon entering

County service;

• 32 additional vacation hours annually;

• 56 hours administrative/management leave

per year (does not carry over);

• 96 hours of sick leave annually;

• 10 paid holidays annually;

• $900 annual Professional Development

reimbursement;

• Car allowance;

• Moving allowance;

• Disability protection;

• Optional participation in Flexible Spending

Account programs;

• Optional Supplemental Life & AD&D insurance

plans; and Employee Assistance Program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

MANAGER I

• One (1) year recent experience overseeing organizational development functions that include

program planning, program evaluation, and training within a large, complex organization, with at

least 6 months supervisory experience; AND

• A Bachelors degree in Organizational Development, Psychology or a closely related field.

MANAGER II

• Two (2) years management experience overseeing organizational development functions that

include responsibility for program planning, program evaluation, and training within a large,

complex organization, with at least one year recent supervisory experience; AND


MANAGER III

• Three (3) years management experience overseeing organizational development functions that


complex organization, with at least one year recent supervisory experience; AND


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION

• Four (4) years management experience overseeing organizational development functions that


complex organization; OR

• A Masters degree in Organizational Development, Psychology or a closely related field.

Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.


CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and is considered ‘at-

will’ and is designated Management for labor relations purposes. Incumbents are also subject to overtime,

standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments. The individual selected will participate in the

Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the

classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://

www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under "Disability Management".

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as

complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made on your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to

completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the

education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the

primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring

testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodation Request Form

prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the

“Additional Information” section of the application form. http://www.stancounty.com/personnel/pdf/

ADATestingForm.pdf

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening *if applicable and job-related background investigation.

• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.

• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity,

fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the

Chief Executive Office within seven (7) days after the examination results are mailed.

DISCLAIMER

Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the

needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any

provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the

bulletin is information, which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This

information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in

the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable

Memorandum of Understandings, and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer.

Questions regarding this announcement may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/

Personnel.

Stanislaus County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The County of Stanislaus and its employees embrace the Club Wellness Mission Statement.

The Mission of Club Wellness is to facilitate and encourage the “good health” of the county workforce. “Good

health” is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or

infirmity; health is a resource for everyday life, not the object of living, and is a positive concept emphasizing

social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. The program seeks to increase awareness and

knowledge of all employee benefits, nurture a team spirit and positive health behaviors, to motivate employees

to adopt healthier habits and to provide opportunities and a supportive environment to create positive lifestyle

changes.

For more information on Club Wellness go to www.myclubwellness.com

The County of Stanislaus and its employees embrace the Club Wellness Mission Statement.

The Mission of Club Wellness is to facilitate and encourage the “good health” of the county workforce.

“Good health” is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of

disease or infirmity; health is a resource for everyday life, not the object of living, and is a positive concept

emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. The program seeks to

increase awareness and knowledge of all employee benefits, nurture a team spirit and positive health

behaviors, to motivate employees to adopt healthier habits and to provide opportunities and a supportive

environment to create positive lifestyle changes.

For more information on Club Wellness go to www.myclubwellness.org

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