Employee Engagement and Development Analyst

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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.
We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, January 20, 2025.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $80,518.41 - $108,700.30

Hourly Pay Range: $38.710776 - $52.259759

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits

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The Employee Engagement and Development (EED) Analyst plays a key role in advancing Clackamas County’s workforce development, focusing on employee engagement, learning, wellness, and leadership development. This position will involve designing, implementing, and evaluating events and activities that support both individual and team growth, foster organizational well-being, and align with the county’s strategic objectives. You will collaborate with department leaders, HR partners, and external vendors to create integrated solutions that address the county’s evolving needs, ensuring initiatives are effective, relevant, and impactful.

In this role, you will research and apply best practices in employee engagement and learning technologies, while developing wellness initiatives that support the full spectrum of employee well-being. You will also facilitate leadership and team-building activities, consult with leaders on workforce development, and collect feedback and performance data to refine and improve offerings. Your ability to analyze data, report on program outcomes, and provide actionable insights will be key to driving continuous improvement and contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration at Clackamas County.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the EED Analyst position will bring a strong combination of experience, expertise, and passion for fostering employee growth and organizational development. You will be highly skilled in adult learning principles and instructional design, with a solid understanding of learning technologies that can be leveraged to create impactful programs. Your ability to design and implement professional development initiatives that engage employees and enhance their skills will be key to your success in this role.

We’re looking for someone who has extensive experience providing advice and consultation on employee engagement and development matters, and who can apply this knowledge to a diverse audience. You should be comfortable working with leaders at all levels to identify needs, build trust, and implement tailored solutions. Specifically, we value candidates who:

• Have advanced knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Can provide skilled advice on organization and individual learning development, employee engagement, and wellness.
• Have demonstrated experience in facilitating and leading team-building initiatives and resolving workgroup challenges.
• Are skilled in written and verbal communication and are able to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Have outstanding customer service skills and maintain a positive, professional demeanor.

In addition, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess the ability to independently manage multiple priorities. You will be expected to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances, showing initiative and sound judgment. A key component of this role is building and maintaining strong partnerships with various stakeholders, which will help expand and enhance the county’s learning and workforce development initiatives.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in employee engagement, learning and development, or organizational development.
• Two (2) years of experience designing, implementing, and evaluating professional development programs/offerings.
• One (1) year of experience providing consultation and advising leaders on workforce development, organizational development, or employee engagement strategies.
• Experience working with training vendors.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology, leadership development, organizational development, or closely related field.
• Experience working in the public sector
• Working knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft HRIS
• Human Resources or Learning & Development certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certifications.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS Include but are not limited to:

• Learning & Development Program: Assist Supervisor to develop EED program for the county; researches and evaluates training programs and delivery methods; and designs course curriculum, develops and promotes resources library. Works with Supervisor and Benefits team to identify education needs, secure resources, and promote events to address wellness objectives in the five areas of well-being (physical, financial, social, emotional, and career).
• Training Design & Delivery: Designs curriculum; facilitates generalized or customized workshops, programs, or interventions on a variety of topics to address organizational/departmental needs; gathers feedback form participants on course satisfaction; follows up with participants; updates curriculum to maintain relevance; and helps promote and market course offerings.
• Leadership Academy: Coordinates Leadership Academy activities. Supports cohort members with information and coaching. Identifies Leadership Academy team projects. Maintains intranet site to reflect relevant and timely information and resources. Generates ongoing communications that include marketing of services, recruitment for cohort members, and key program updates.
• Organizational Development Consulting: Consults with and advises department leaders on workforce/succession planning, organizational development, and department learning and development needs. Works with county leaders to design, plan, coordinate, and implement employee team effectiveness strategies. Confers with leaders to clarify intent and outcome goals, ranging from team building to setting priorities and strategies.
• Employee Engagement: Works with Supervisor to support the administration of the employee engagement survey. Assists with employee engagement work, partnering with vendor to instruct and empower leaders to act on survey data.
• Committees: Attends, lends expertise, and supports the Engagement Team, Leadership Academy Advisory Committee, and Human Resources Supervisor Training Steering Committee meetings, as assigned.
• Data Analysis: Utilizes Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and survey data and reports to support customers through analysis of trends and needs assessments. Runs queries and reports out of HRIS and other systems and tools, as needed. These include exit interview, turnover, workforce demographics, performance review timeliness, employee list for employee engagement survey, learning and development participation satisfaction.

Please review the classification specification which includes the required knowledge and skills for this position by click on the following link: Human Resources Analyst.

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

While this position is eligible for hybrid work, the selected incumbent will be on-site for at least the first 90 days while in their training/onboarding period.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

As an internal service department, the Department of Human Resources (HR) provides consultative services and the infrastructure that sustains County department customers. HR acts as a strategic partner to provide comprehensive, timely and progressive employment practices and services to support the departments' missions, which are carried out by County employees.

The Department of HR consists of eight primary program areas - Office of the Director/Administrative Services, Workforce Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation, Benefits and Wellness, Workforce Development and Planning, Risk Management and Safety, Employee and Labor Relations.

The Mission of the Department of Human Resources (HR) is to provide employment services, benefits and wellness, risk management and workforce planning to County Departments and Agencies so they can have the resources they need to provide high quality services and achieve their strategic results.

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Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Applicant Instructions:

All applicants must submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the minimum qualifications and any of the preferred qualifications. Please note, writing is a critical task of this position and as such, a cover letter will be used to represent an applicant's writing skills and may also be used for a means of screening applicants as well.

Presentation:

Candidates selected as finalist will be asked to prepare a short PowerPoint presentation. Additional information pertaining to the presentation will be provided to those candidates selected as a finalist.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day. day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

E.D. Barnett, Recruiter
EBarnettHerro@clackamas.us