Assistant City Manager WA

The Assistant City Manager of Organizational Development and Performance serves as one of two principal deputies to the City Manager in a council-manager form of municipal government. The focus of the Assistant City Manager of Organizational Development and Performance is on the organization’s people, systems and services through the advancement of citywide organizational development, cross-departmental initiatives, leadership development, enterprise-wide project and change management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.

This position reports directly to the City Manager and oversees Human Resources, Information Services, and Clerk Services and is responsible for 32 employees and an operating budget of $13.1 million. The team provides essential tools, resources, and expertise to create a high-performing, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture. The position also serves as the City’s designated risk manager, providing direction on risk- management practices and guiding the negotiation of claim settlements.

This position may serve as the Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence.

The Assistant City Manager of Organizational Development works collaboratively with the Assistant City Manager of Strategic Planning & Communication, who leads citywide strategic planning efforts, oversees communications and public engagement, and works to ensure City priorities are clear, aligned, and well-communicated to employees, elected officials, and the community.

To learn more, see the detailed recruitment flyer.

If you're an experienced, collaborative leader who values transparent communication and is passionate about making a meaningful impact in local government, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply at City of Olympia Jobs.