Manager, Workforce Planning and Employee Development
About The Position
The Workforce Planning & Employee Development Manager manages Environmental Services workforce planning, employee development, technical training, workforce analytics, and related program administration activities that support the full employee lifecycle. Leads staff and cross-functional teams to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategies that ensure a skilled, prepared, and sustainable Environmental Services workforce. Partners with Environmental Services leadership, Human Resources, Learning and Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, Finance, Performance Excellence and Analytics, community organizations, learning institutions, industry partners, and other internal and external stakeholders. Work includes establishing workforce planning and training program governance, analyzing workforce and operational data, managing technical training and learning systems, developing actionable reports and dashboards, overseeing budgets and contracts, and providing consultation on workforce needs, skill development, career pathways, and knowledge transfer systems. This posting will create a six-month eligibility list for current and future openings.
Requirements
- Any of the following combinations of experience in workforce planning, employee development, adult education, instructional design, workforce analytics, human resources, organizational development, business administration, operations program management, or a related field and completed education (degree field of study in business administration, analytics, education, instructional design, human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, management, or a closely related field):
- A high school diploma/GED with ten (10) years of experience.
- An associate degree with eight (8) years of experience.
- A bachelor's degree with six (6) years of experience.
- A master's degree or higher with four (4) years of experience.
- Plus three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a multi-union, operational public sector environment.
- Experience with water, wastewater, utility, industrial, or technical workforce development.
- Experience analyzing workforce trends, turnover data, recruitment timelines, training outcomes, skill gaps, or other workforce data to diagnose issues and measure progress.
- Experience designing or developing adult education sessions, technical training, online learning, blended learning, or performance-based instructional programs.
- Experience developing and maintaining community, industry, or educational partnerships to support workforce pipelines and career pathway programs.
- Experience implementing organizational change efforts in a public agency or complex organization.
- Experience analyzing equity and inclusion systems within a business or operational setting.
- Knowledge of water treatment, wastewater operations, or regional water workforce development.
Responsibilities
- Lead data-informed workforce planning and employee development strategies.
- Manage workforce technical training and learning systems.
- Manage workforce analytics, reporting, and actionable data tools.
- Build stakeholder partnerships and represent Environmental Services.
- Oversee program management, governance, budgets, contracts, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise, coach, and develop assigned staff.
Benefits
- We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
- Join an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment!
- ES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits.
- ES received a Governor’s Award as a Great Place to Work.
- The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
