Performance Advisor

: Position Information Posting Title Performance Advisor Job Requisition Number COA090809 Position Number 114265 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Human Resources Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Human Resource Development or related field, plus four (4) years of experience in organizational development and training.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

? About Us?

The City of Austin is known for its vibrant culture, inclusive, diverse, and safe workspaces, and commitment to sustainability. As our city continues to grow, we are excited to introduce our newly established Capital Delivery Services Department. At Capital Delivery Services (CDS), our mission is to effectively and efficiently deliver quality capital projects. CDS represents the forefront of enhancing our city's infrastructure with innovative solutions that deliver projects that shape the future of Austin.

? The Role ?

At CDS, we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. The Performance Advisor position in the Capital Delivery Services Department is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to help design and drive organization-wide talent development and engagement strategies that support a positive employee experience. As a Performance Advisor, you will lead cross functional teams to design and implement organization-wide initiatives in the areas of performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement. This role will be responsible for ensuring talent development initiatives are data-driven and align with strategic business initiatives by defining program metrics, evaluating results, and assessing the quality and effectiveness of programs and practices.

? Why Join Us ?

Pioneering Opportunity: Be part of a groundbreaking initiative to shape a new department from the ground up. Your ideas will have a direct impact on the future of Austin. Meaningful Work: Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work will resonate for generations to come. Innovation and Collaboration: Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology and best practices to drive progress. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Click here to visit our Facebook page to learn more about the Capital Delivery Services Department. The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. This includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Click here to review the City of Austin's Employee Benefits Guide. To learn more about working with the City of Austin, click here to watch a short video! Application Details: A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected as the top candidate, starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience. Skills Assessment: This position may require a skills assessment. Travel: The Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. 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. Additional Information: If you are selected as the top candidate for this position, we conduct reference checks and verify employment history with your current and former employers, and/or the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees from an accredited organization, and/or copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed in the minimum or preferred qualifications of the position will also be required. 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within Capital Delivery Services in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department. Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days. Pay Range $30.29 - $37.86 Hours Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. This is a hybrid - Up to 50% telework schedule available. Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs. Job Close Date 02/07/2024 Type of Posting External Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Suite 900, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience:

• Experience planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings and workshops to drive complex, high-priority efforts through to completion.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Change management expertise and experience driving organizational change.
• Proven experience aligning performance management and talent development initiatives with broader business objectives.
• Proficiency in learning and performance management systems, e-learning authoring tools, and other relevant technologies.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and learning technology trends.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, & SharePoint).
• Ability to travel to more than one work 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.

• Consults with and coaches City and department executives and managers on organizational development, organizational restructuring, leadership, supervisory development, performance measurement and evaluation.

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

• Leads Citywide and departmental needs assessments by conducting research to identify organization development and performance issues and makes recommendations to City leadership for process improvements based on findings.

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

• Develops, designs, and implements performance improvement for individual workgroups, departments and Citywide.

• Develops and designs evaluation plans for organizational development and performance interventions.

• Coaches and trains others in the use of: strategic planning, business planning, performance management systems, performance measurement and evaluation, process improvement, learning and development.

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

• Delivers training using adult learning techniques to learners at all levels of the organization.

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

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Lead multiple citywide initiatives and cross functional project teams as project manager.
• Coach executives and managers in leadership effectiveness.

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 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 planning and organizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to facilitate.
• Ability to lead and train others.
• Ability to focus on results and help clients focus on results.
• Ability to look at situations systematically, including environmental factors such as competing pressures, environmental constraints, and potential change.
• 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 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.