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City of Oklahoma City · 18 hours ago

Workforce Development Specialist - City

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$35.46/hr - $54.26/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Oklahoma City is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist to support the Fire Department's Administration Division. This role involves aligning departmental goals with the city's objectives, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and facilitating various organizational development initiatives.

Government

Responsibilities

Identifying and improving the behaviors, culture, structures, and processes that help the department achieve its goals

Monitoring and supporting staffing, engagement, retention, recruitment, organizational development, and training efforts

Ensuring compliance with employment laws, policies, and procedures, while advising and supporting supervisors and employees on HR policies, compliance, and conflict or complaint resolution

Coordinating training and communication between labor relations and management

Reviewing and developing standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Reviewing, facilitating, and creating testing materials and promotional processes, including assessment centers

Attending meetings with internal and external agencies, taking notes, and preparing memorandums

Researching, compiling, and preparing reports and special projects, and presenting written and verbal recommendations on complex matters

Maintaining and facilitating effective communication and collaboration between divisions, the department, City leadership, and outside agencies

Planning and developing methods and procedures for implementing new program functions and activities

Coordinating leave programs and ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely communication

Partnering with the Talent Acquisition Management and Development Division to coordinate recruitment, candidate selection, onboarding, vacancy announcements, and new employee orientation

Assisting with labor negotiations, updating policies and procedures, and assisting with implementing changes

Ensuring completion of risk management investigation reporting

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementLabor RelationsTrainingDevelopmentPublic AdministrationData AnalysisEmployment LawCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingConflict Resolution

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, human resources, psychology, or a related field

A minimum of two (2) years of progressive responsibilities related to administrative, human resources, or related experience

Knowledge of and ability to apply general administrative and managerial techniques and methods

Knowledge and understanding of business acumen and related tasks, tactics, and procedures of a large municipal Fire Department

Knowledge of general HR functions and administration practices

Knowledge of employment and labor relations laws, policies, and procedures

Knowledge of accreditation requirements and the ability to ensure the Fire Department's education programs meet defined quality standards

Knowledge of Fire Department-related tasks, tactics, and procedures of a large municipal Fire Department

Skill in advising on HR policies, procedures, labor relations, and employment laws

Skill in verbal and written communication while using tact and diplomacy

Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information

Skill in analyzing large quantities of data and reaching sound conclusions

Ability to monitor and support staffing, engagement, retention, recruitment, organizational development, and training efforts

Ability to administer the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ensuring accurate documentation, compliance, and timely communication

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, municipal officials, other departments, outside agencies, and the public

Ability to plan, design, implement, and evaluate current systems and system improvements

Ability to develop long-range plans and evaluate work accomplishments

Ability to develop and implement programs effectively

Benefits

An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement

A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development