The Director of Organizational Development is responsible for shaping strategic enterprise-level Organizational Health by aligning behaviors with organizational values and norms. Improving organizational effectiveness by exploring the dynamics of people systems in order to maximize employee’s potential and amplify their contributions to the organization’s success. This includes assessing current behaviors, beliefs and attitudes and creating organizational programs that reinforce the desired culture. Implementing strategies for change management, career development, leadership development, coaching, training/e-learning and execution, organizational assessments and interventions, knowledge management, employee engagement, organizational structure, workforce assessments and performance management that will ensure the successful realization of Denver Water’s Strategic Plan. Strengthening inter-personal trust, cooperation, and communication for the successful achievement of organizational goals. Working with key partners in the Office of People and Strategy - Human Resources, Continuous Improvement and the Project Management Office to strategically align practices and methodologies in support of organizational health and productive outcomes and results.
This position has formal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
This position will work closely with the Chief of Staff and the Executive Team to:
Hybrid-This position offers a hybrid schedule, working a minimum of two days in the office in the Denver Metro Area.
Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.
Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.
Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say ""see resume"". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.
An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.
Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.