The Position

The Port of Portland is hiring a new Organizational Development Consultant!

The Role: Are you an expert in fostering growth and enhancing organizational performance? The Port of Portland is looking for a dynamic Organizational Development Consultant to join our team and make a lasting impact. In this key role, you'll design, implement and manage development programs for employees and leaders and provide comprehensive organizational development expertise. If you're passionate about shaping a high-performance culture and driving continuous learning across a multi-faceted workforce, we want to hear from you! About Us: The Port of Portland is a vital player in driving regional economic growth. Our diverse operations—spanning airports, marine terminals, and business parks—are key to shaping the region's future. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive. By working with us, you'll help empower a talented team dedicated to supporting the Port's mission of promoting prosperity and sustainability. Why Join Us? At the Port of Portland, we are committed to building a diverse, engaged, and high-performing workforce. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel empowered to thrive. Join us and help make a lasting impact on the Port's workforce and its future success. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive organization, we'd love to have you join our team! We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You'll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home most Mondays and Fridays.

Essential Job Duties

• Program Development: Develop, implement, evaluate and monitor employee and leadership development programs. Leverage metrics to measure success.
• T alent Management: Develop and implement talent management tools and frameworks to support organizational design, performance management, competency development, career pathways, and succession plans.
• Team Development: Support team development through consultation in change management, employee engagement and retention, new leader integration, leadership coaching, and team interventions.
• Facilitation. Lead and facilitate strategic planning sessions, team building sessions, and leadership retreats.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Training & Development, or a related field.
• OR equivalent additional relevant experience.

Experience

• At least 8 (eight) years of progressively responsible experience in Organizational Development (OD) including program development, talent management, team development, and facilitation.

Security

• Employees in this position may be required to successfully pass and maintain security clearance relevant to assigned duties such as SIDA (Security Identification Display Area), TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential), CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems), etc.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Instructional Designer (IDP)
• Certified Change Management Practitioner (PROSCI or similar)
• Certified Coach (ICF, Hudson or similar)
• Certified Facilitator (ATD or similar)
• Certified Organizational Development Practitioner
• Certification in HR (PHR, SHRM-CP)

Supplemental and Selection Information

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To ensure full consideration , you must submit a complete application, including a resume outlining your skills and experience specific to this role, and complete the supplemental questions. SELECTION PROCESS & PROJECTED TIMELINE: (tentative schedule):

• Minimum Qualification Evaluation: During the week of June 16 , Human Resources and the Hiring Manager will evaluate the education, training, and experience outlined in submitted application packets.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) Evaluation: A panel of internal Subject Matter Experts will assess your experience and training based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• Interview Scheduling: Our goal is to schedule first-round interviews during the week of June 23 for candidates who successfully pass the SME evaluation. The first round will typically involve the recruiter and the hiring manager. Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for early July.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, three working marine terminals, six business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to unlock new opportunities and ensure more people share in our region's success. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a Core value and we seek to eliminate harm through a culture of active prevention, curiosity, evaluation, and action. We comply with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently look for improvements that support operational excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action. At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veteran's preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.

At the Port of Portland, we strive to offer a holistic and comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families. We care about your health by offering highly-subsidized healthcare plans that include alternative care. We look out for you and for family by paying for life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage. We participate in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement program. We provide access to additional coverage and benefits including pre-tax spending accounts, voluntary term life insurance, a deferred compensation plan, and critical illness and accident insurance policies. We go above and beyond by offering an award-winning wellness program for all employees to engage in. Employees can tend to their physical and mental health, earn rewards, and create community. Our employee assistance program supports the Port's commitment to emotional and mental well-being by providing mental health services, discounts on local gyms, and pet insurance for companions. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to spend with loved ones and do the things you enjoy. We offer generous vacation time that accrues with length of service, sick leave that never expires and can be used for dependent care, health maintenance and mental health, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave - all in addition to 10 paid holidays. As an added bonus - because we know employees use their time off differently - once a year we give employees the opportunity to convert sick leave to personal leave, and to convert vacation leave to either cash, a retirement plan contribution, or a contribution to a Health Savings Account. Please note: Some benefits vary by job type/group, so please be sure to review your comprehensive benefit guide and/or collective bargaining agreement upon hire to confirm what is available to you.

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