LIVE, WORK AND PLAY!
Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.
We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.
Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!
We are a small town to some and big city to others. We invest in our children and believe that education is the key to our future success.
We live a life of abundant choices and enjoy water sports on the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers, hiking, biking, rock climbing and unlimited golfing. Downhill and cross-country skiing are just minutes away. The area is also known for producing quality wines.
Consider Chelan PUD as a career choice today! The community is waiting for you.
Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must describe related experience in organizational development, change management or leadership development, including experience in these areas using practical human performance principles. Incomplete materials will not be considered.
To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF or WORD document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for March 16, 2021.
Interested parties are also invited to contact Ruth Erwert, Recruiting Manager, joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.
SALARY RANGE
In addition to a competitive salary range of $88,125 - $117,500 (based on qualifications, skills and abilities), Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.
Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.
JOB POSTING
JOB PURPOSE:
As a cross-departmental leader, the Program Manager - HPI, Operational Excellence & Strategy drives a District-wide vision and strategy for a sustainable OE culture and a mindset of continuous improvement and organizational learning in safety, quality, and production achieved with a high degree of employee engagement. This role develops strategic roadmaps, plans, initiatives, tools, and teams required to support the District’s leadership in this transformation, both within business units and the District at large, and acts as a change leader for this culture.
JOB FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job satisfactorily. Essential functions (EF) are those activities that, if not performed, would significantly and fundamentally alter the position.
# EF % of Time Job Functions
1. EF 40% Strategy & Program Development: Develop, implement and monitor Safety & HPI (Human Performance Improvement) strategic business plans summarizing multi-year and multi divisional, initiatives, milestones and status, in alignment with the District's strategic and business plans. Partners with senior management to lead cross-functional Safety, HPI and Operational Excellence (OE) programs and project teams, and to plan, organize, and execute complex projects across multiple business units. Lead the District's OE transformation by developing and implementing the Safety Communication Plan designed to empower employees to learn, adjust and grow within a continuous improvement culture. Develop and drive a District Five-Year OE & HPI Culture Plan and chair the District's HPI Steering Committee.
2. EF 30% Learning Culture & Continuous Improvement: Lead the development of the District's OE learning and continuous improvement culture, with an emphasis on employee-focused change management, including data-driven decision-making, causal analysis, the application of scientific methods and HPI. Partners with operational leaders to assess, develop, implement and audit innovative safety, production, and quality process improvement solutions achieved with a high degree of employee engagement. As a member of the incident investigation team, lead operational learning in response to events. Lead OE and Safety benchmarking and share best practices internally and externally for District-wide adoption.
3. EF 30% Consultation, Coaching & Thought Leadership: Build OE capabilities and capacity throughout the organization by designing educational programs and tools for all employees, coaching operational leaders in the application of organizational learning and continuous improvement to address complex problems. Act as a thought leader in external HPI and OE learning opportunities and organizations in order to identify best practices, tools, and concepts for application at the District. Lead the development of business unit champions and their own unit OE project plans. Implement a strong focus on effective leadership development, and project and change management to support the cultural transformation.
4. EF Ongoing Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Post-Secondary Education:
Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.A. from a college or university) in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Business, Safety, Communications, the Humanities, or other related fields with an emphasis on communications, leadership and/or learning; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional certifications such as those listed below, or continuing education related to organizational development, change management, human performance improvement, or project management are preferred.
Certification Examples:
SPHR – Senior Professional in Human Resource
CPLP – Certified Professional in Learning and Performance
CPT – Certified Performance Technologist
PMP –Project Management Professional
Experience:
A typical incumbent will have a minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience with specific examples doing two or more of the following:
• leading organizational change initiatives in support of senior leadership
• developing divisional and/or organizational learning initiatives
• leading cross-functional teams, projects and/or divisional strategies
• developing leadership development programs, including coaching
Specific KSA's: A fully skilled incumbent will have the following specific knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge:
• Knowledge of effective change management and leadership approaches
• Expert knowledge of Human Performance Improvement and/or Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools.
Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to understand both strategic concepts and operational details
• Problem solving skills; the ability to break large problems into smaller parts, identify options and select the best option
• Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skill
Abilities:
• Ability to understand and communicate strategic concepts and then seamlessly move into detail
• Ability to extract, create and analyze data, translating it into information.
• Ability to influence internally and externally
• Ability to demonstrate leadership competencies to drive organizational change.
• Ability to plan, develop, test and deliver learning tools, presentations and training to audiences at all levels of the organization
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
Computers & Equipment: A fully skilled incumbent will have the ability to utilize the following software, hardware, or equipment:
To perform this job successfully, an individual is required to have knowledge of Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Word; Microsoft PowerPoint; PC Hardware and General Office Equipment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; perform repetitive hand or arm motion and talk, hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level is usually moderate.
DISCLAIMER
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EEO
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.
EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish.
Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)