Organizational Development & Leadership Manager

Summary

King County Parks has an exciting opportunity as an Organizational Development & Leadership Manager! This is a new position that will lead key initiatives that will make a significant and long-term impact within the Division.

About the Role:

As the Organizational Development & Leadership Manager for the Parks and Recreation Division, you will work closely with division leadership to provide organizational development, change management, and leadership support to the Director’s Office and the Parks Management team. This position will reside in the Division Director’s Office, which oversees leadership, administration, communication, strategic workforce planning, performance management, Equity & Social Justice, and customer service for the Parks Division. This position will be housed and provide support to the Parks Division but will also coordinate closely with the Department of Natural Resources & Parks Director’s Office.

This position will lead many key initiatives such as the continuation of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) program, focused development and training of leads, supervisors, and managers across the division, and leading various change management initiatives.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.  

About the Team:

The Parks and Recreation Division is dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in all aspects of our work. As part of our True North Values, we are committed to ensuring that every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. You will be joining a collaborative, mission-driven team that stewards, enhances, and acquires parks to inspire healthy and vibrant communities for all.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive.  We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Organizational Development & Leadership Manager, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Organizational Development: Partner with the Division Director’s Office and Human Resources Manager-II to plan, prepare, and communicate various initiatives for the next levy period (2026-2031) and beyond. Assist as a strategic planning partner in aligning supportive resources for staff and leaders, such as clarifying roles and responsibilities and cultural work around standard processes. Lead change management initiatives in alignment with strategic planning within divisions.
• Individual & Team Coaching: Develop, provide, and procure coaching services for managers and key organizational leaders in focused curriculum such as change management practices, communication, earned trust, and other functional leadership strategies.
• Group/Team Facilitation: Lead and develop a modified Parks People Leader meeting series. Strategically plan and organize content and agenda, guest speakers, and ongoing development and training connections. Lead cultural development work for the Parks Culture Committee, focusing on deliverable action items and communications planning with staff and leadership. Monitor performance of initiatives, planning, and resource allocation.
• Training: Lead the continuation of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) Program and integration of PQ practices and strategies to use in daily practice. Develop other training curriculums to support various career pathways and progression across the division.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring: 

• Demonstrated, progressive experience in the design, development, and/or execution of customized leadership training and development plans for all levels or organization leadership.
• Demonstrated, progressive experience in implementation and facilitation of focused trainings, retreats, and team interventions to support growth, collaboration, and effective change management across an organization.
• Demonstrated, progressive experience in change management initiatives.
• Experience in managerial or executive coaching for reflective and mindful leadership practices in the modern workplace.
• Experience conducting research and development of strategic programming and resource allocation to improve operational efficiency and/or performance.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Competencies You Bring:  

• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Knowledge and/or familiarity of the Positive Intelligence (PQ) program.
• Knowledge of curriculum design, educational theory, and adult learning methodologies.
• Experience with organizational design.
• Experience working in a public sector or government setting.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically three (3) to five (5) times per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and various Parks worksite locations throughout King County. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union. 

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Note:  Additional documents won’t be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Fuqua at [email protected].

Discover More About the Parks Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State’s best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play.Guided by our “True North”, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles – we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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