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JOB OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR ATHENS - CLARKE COUNTY UNIFIED GOVERNMENT Washington Street View of Athens ABOUT THE POSITION The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, GA is currently seeking ABOUT candidates for the position of Organizational Development Administrator. The purpose of this job is to be a lead change agent for the organization ACCGOV through creating opportunities/programs for current employees’ The City of Athens was incorporated professional development, connecting the workforce to the changing in 1806 by an act of the General landscape of local government, and developing leaders at all levels of the Assembly of the State of Georgia. The organization to embody the culture and commitment to public service. City was the county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, which was This is done through research, development and delivery of government- established by an act of the General wide training curriculum for Unified Government employees both through Assembly in 1801. The unification of the Learning Management System and in person, direct and manage the the City of Athens and Clarke County programs and activities of the Organizational Development division and to. in 1991 resulted in the creation and Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing new establishment of the Athens-Clarke training programs and initiatives in general management; in County Unified Government (the professional/supervisor skill-based areas; and in organizational knowledge “Unified Government” or ACCGOV), a areas; conducting management, supervisory, leadership, and skill-based single countywide government with training; completing projects as directed by the Manager; providing powers and jurisdiction throughout professional assistance to departments; and performing additional tasks as the territorial limits of Clarke County, assigned. superseding and replacing the governments of the former city and The person in this position will lead the implementation of an organization- the county. The Unified wide Learning Management System (LMS) and its various components. Government is a strong Manager form of government, governed by a Mayor and 10-member Commission. ACCGov Mayor & Commission A GREAT PLACE TO WORK MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, Adult Education or related discipline with five years of experience in the development and delivery of training, training curriculum, and/or computer based training required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. Three years of supervisory experience required. Master's degree and local government experience preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license. Lyndon House Arts Center CURRENT PRIORITIES The Unified Government is a strong Manager form of government, governed by a Mayor and 10-member Commission. Among other responsibilities, the Manager’s Office is tasked with operationalizing the priorities of the elected Mayor and Commission. The current Mayor and Commission have articulated strong commitments to addressing homelessness, workforce development, community engagement, and criminal justice reform – all extremely complex issues requiring community collaboration. The successful candidate will play a significant role in working with the Manager and other Assistant Manager across City Hall TOTAL REWARDS departments to operationalize this vision. PACKAGE Final candidates must successfully pass the COMPETITIVE SALARY STARTING AT $70,276 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS pre-employment process that includes a ACCGOV offers a comprehensive benefits package including thorough background investigation of retirement, health, dental, vision, life, and short and long term employment, educational history, driving disability insurance. Our competitive benefits are designed to history, and criminal history. This position is help employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great a professional level position (at-will) and work/life balance, and is just one way we strive to provide our serves at the discretion of the Athens-Clarke employees with a rewarding workplace. In addition, ACCess County Manager. Wellness is a voluntary employee benefit dedicated to enhancing the mind, body and spirit of Athens-Clarke County employees and retirees by providing a variety of opportunities for employees and retirees to adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Sandy Creek Park Costa Building APPLY: WWW.ACCGOV.COM/JOBS APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2021 Please do not send resumes in lieu of a completed application. Jeff Hale, Human Resources Director [email protected] EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER • conducting studies and investigations and making reports to the Commission concerning the operations of the departments, offices, and agencies of the Unified Government; • requiring any department, board, commission, or agency under the Manager’s jurisdiction to submit written reports and to provide other information as deemed necessary; and • prescribing, requiring, publishing, and implementing standards of administrative, management, and operating practices and procedures to be followed and adhered to by all offices, departments, boards, commissions, authorities, and other agencies of the Unified Government that are subject to the Manager’s supervision and jurisdiction. The Athens-Clarke County Mayor The Mayor is chosen through direct election and serves as the official representative of the Unified Government, including serving as the Unified Government’s representative to federal, state, and local governmental bodies and officials. Among other duties, the Mayor: • initiates the process, with the involvement of Commission members and appropriate staff, to search and screen candidates for the positions of Manager, Attorney, and Auditor and recommends candidates for these positions to the Commission (appointment for two-year term requires concurrence of a majority of the entire Commission); • sets the agenda for meetings of the Commission after receiving input from members of the Commission, the Manager, and the public; • presides over meetings of the Commission and makes committee appointments and makes non-binding recommendations to the Commission for the Manager of the Unified Government; • presents a proposed annual budget and a proposed capital improvements budget, which has been prepared by the Manager with the assistance of all department and agency heads and all others who supervise the implementation of a budget that uses funds of the Unified Government for approval by the ABOUT THE UNIFIED GOVERNMENT Mayor to the Commission; The City of Athens was incorporated in 1806 by an act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. • approves or vetoes proposed ordinances or resolutions as provided by the Charter; The City was the county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, which was established by an act of the General • calls special meetings of the Commission and executes all deeds, contracts, and obligations of the Assembly in 1801. The unification of the City of Athens and Clarke County in 1991 resulted in the creation Unified Government; and establishment of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (the “Unified Government” or • recommends to the Commission the adoption of such measures as deemed necessary or expedient; and ACCGOV), a single countywide government with powers and jurisdiction throughout the territorial limits of Clarke County, superseding and replacing the governments of the former city and the county. The Unified • performs any other duties and exercises any other powers required by state or federal law or authorized Government is a strong Manager form of government, governed by a Mayor and 10-member Commission. by a duly adopted ordinance that is not in conflict with the Charter. The Mayor is not authorized to vote on any matter before the Commission, except in the case of a tie vote. The Athens-Clarke County Manager The Athens-Clarke County Commission The Manager is appointed by a majority vote of the entire Commission for a term of two years, may succeed himself or herself, and at any time may be removed by a majority vote of the entire Commission. Among The Commission consists of 10 part-time Commissioners elected by districts. All legislative powers of the other duties, the Manager is responsible for: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, including any such powers that may be conferred, are vested exclusively in and exercised by the Commission. Members of the Commission serve four-year staggered • managing and coordinating the operations and activities of the various departments and agencies of the terms. Unified Government, including the appointment and removal of department heads such as the Police Chief; • preparing the proposed annual budget with the assistance of all department heads for the approval by the Mayor and keeping the Commission at all times fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the Unified Government; ABOUT THE COMMUNITY Athens’ chefs have been inspired by the town’s creative energy to develop a happening food scene full of discoveries. The culinary scene features several James Beard Award-winning chefs and locations, while Athens-Clarke County is located in the northeast Athens is also becoming known around the southeast as a beer destination, complete with four great portion of Georgia, approximately 65 miles breweries and