Assistant City Manager Job Olympia area,Washington USA,Management

Assistant City Manager Of Organizational Development And Performance

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.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

A visionary, innovative, and strategic leader who brings a systems-thinking approach to organizational development and continuous improvement.

Experience using data and metrics to inform decisions, drive learning, and adapt strategies to improve outcomes and service delivery standards.

Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and belonging while ensuring that policies, practices, and workplace culture serve both employees and the community.

Prioritize collaboration with employees at all levels to imagine, design, and implement programs that foster a healthy, innovative, and engaging workplace—one where employees feel a strong sense of belonging and have the resources needed to perform their work safely and effectively.

Exceptional communicator with an ability to build trusting and authentic relationships. They bring a genuine interest in people and think beyond traditional approaches to attract, develop and retain a talented and engaged workforce.

An ability to stay courageous, grounded and calm while navigating complex organizational challenges, demonstrating sound judgement and integrity.

Experience working effectively with elected officials and navigating a public-sector environment. Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with Council members, community leaders and stakeholders.

Experience supporting or leading regional partnerships, ensuring alignment, shared problem-solving, and effective cross-agency collaboration, including with tribes, neighboring cities and counties, state agencies, local businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Build strong, trusting relationships through genuine kindness and respect. They listen well and create a supportive environment where people feel valued and understood. Their collaborative, people-centered approach helps bring teams together and fosters a positive, inclusive workplace.

Essential Functions

Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes.

Selects, motivates and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures per established policies, procedures, and executive guidance.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

Facilitates and monitors implementation of the City Council's goals and City's mission and major initiatives; coordinates the City's performance measurement function.

Advances the policy work of the City Council and the City Manager's special projects and City-wide organizational development and performance.

Advises and administers risk management, policy development and a variety of essential and regulated programs and related work plans; resolves complex operational matters and issues.

Assesses, plans and implements best practice standards ensuring compliance with all regulatory and funding agencies; compiles and submits data for trend analysis and regulatory reporting.

Serves as City liaison to the Municipal Court Judge and staff and to a variety of external agencies; acts as City Manager in their absence and as requested.

Conducts research and feasibility studies,…