Organizational Learning Specialist III

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business management, adult education, organizational psychology or closely related field. Five years organizational development experience, including two years consulting with clients to assess performance and recommend interventions in response to identified needs. Experience in the design and implementation of succession planning programs desired. Experience developing, delivering and evaluating training programs and providing one-on-one coaching. In lieu of degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

Basic Functions

SUMMARY

Responsible for the design, implementation and facilitation of the Authority’s organizational training and development programs including but not limited to: succession planning, career management and leadership development. Leads and directs assessments, action plans and resource identification in support of MARTA’s strategic goals and objectives. Captures, assimilates, and disseminates critical knowledge and provides continual learning for employees. Provides leadership and direction by identifying, designing, coordinating and evaluating instructional methodologies and programs that maximize learning and development opportunities. Provides consultation and expert advice to management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts performance needs assessment and consultation to identify opportunities for performance enhancements.

2. Researches, recommends and implements organizational development initiatives and interventions.

3. Provides leadership to client group OD Teams in the implementation of organizational development initiatives.

4. Ensures that organizational development initiatives and implementation plans are widely communicated throughout the Authority.

5. Develops, maintains and delivers key Talent Management programs supporting the overall development of capability across the organization.

6. Utilizes Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles and tools in the implementation of initiatives.

7. Manages all relative meetings of initiative work group(s).

8. Identifies performance gaps related to training, and leads in the development of training objectives and course design. Provides leadership and direction, identifying current and emerging trends in Talent Management and Organizational Development, integrating the use of technology and solutions to support learning.

10. Provides consultation or expert advice to management. Provides professional development counseling to individual employees.

11. Facilitates training and learning programs and tracks effectiveness of programs.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.