L&I Director of Organizational Change Readiness

 
EXTRA Salary Information:

The Target Pay Range typically considered for this position is $91,848 - $131,448 (Range of Consideration) annually. The Full Pay Range for this WMS Band is $77,616 - $138,360 (Full band range) annually. Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education or training. We will consider your individual qualifications, should we make you an offer of employment.
 
Job Highlights
 
The Director of Organizational Change Readiness position is located within the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I’s) Office of Strategy and Performance (OSP), Enterprise Change Readiness Office (ECRO) and reports to the Director of Strategy and Performance.  The Office of Strategy and Performance provides enterprise wide services including strategic planning, innovation, portfolio management, and much more.  We help L&I divisions, leaders, and employees focus their thinking to align their strategies, processes and workflows with the agency’s mission, goals and values to be more effective in their work and prepare for change.
 
L&I is a great agency with a commitment to a values-based culture and growth mindset.  We offer flexible schedules and promote a work-life balance.  In addition, we offer numerous opportunities to support, develop and retain our diverse employee workforce.
 
In this role, you will use your unique vision and approach to lead our agency through significant change.  You will advise on and implement organizational change readiness and project management strategies to maximize agency outcomes.
 
Who you are:
 
Okay: So you’ve seen a million job postings seeking a dynamic, proactive team player who can take things to the next level, etc. etc.

We’re looking for a proven empathetic leader. Someone who considers the strengths and goals of each team member. Someone who leads with humility. Someone who thrives as a coach, a mentor, and a trusted guide. Someone who can adapt with ease when things shift, continuing to partner with others and keep things moving forward.

You’d be leading an enthusiastic, energized team of change managers, analysts and others working on major projects and initiatives affecting our agency’s 3,000 employees and the millions of customers and stakeholders we serve. Our Enterprise Change Readiness Office specializes in supporting and helping people successfully adapt to change, working closely with project managers and leaders across the agency.

We’re looking for an inspiring leader who’s comfortable challenging the status quo, considering differing perspectives and offering solutions-based feedback. Someone with a deep understanding of organizational change management in a complex system with competing priorities and diverse perspectives. A strong communicator who can see the big picture, apply change management best practices, and adapt.
Interested? We’d love to talk to you. 
 Some of what you’ll do:
 

• Develop, maintain and expand a community of organizational change readiness advocates across the organization to provide sustainable services.
• Establish and enhance enterprise organizational change management as a critical partner in successfully achieving business goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to determine and prioritize agency needs.
• Manage the enterprise organizational change readiness portfolio.
• Assess enterprise change readiness needs and build capabilities to close the gaps.   Diagnose and address organizational change readiness-related business challenges in a proactive manner.
• Work with leadership and/or project teams to identify and develop effective organizational change readiness strategies including communication and training plans.
• Develop communication and training materials with subject matter experts.   Develop and facilitate organizational change management workshops for diverse stakeholders.
• Develop a resource plan for meeting the organizational change readiness needs of a project, potentially including vendor and contract management.
• Assess a broad set of change risks on projects and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate, lead and consult on change and transition efforts in various parts of the organization to maximize the likelihood that identified goals are fully achieved.
• Facilitate, guide and consult on change sustainment at the project level.
• Direct recruitment and hiring efforts to fill vacancies in various functions of the Office of Strategy and Performance.
• Oversee the performance of the Enterprise Change Readiness Office.

Required:
 
A total of nine years of experience and/or education.
 
Equivalent work experience may substitute for education on a year to year basis.  The required experience may have been obtained concurrently with education and job experience.  A comparable combination of education such as an Associates Degree or Journey level standing as a result of completing an apprenticeship and experience is acceptable.
 
OR
 

• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, organization development, applied behavioral sciences, business administration or related field. 

AND
 

• Five (5) years of management experience.
• Three (3) years of experience leading organizational change readiness efforts with an expert level understanding of methodologies, including experience with large-scale organizational change readiness efforts.
• Three (3) years of experience working with executives utilizing the skills and knowledge described below to design and implement organizational development interventions that improve work groups, teams and organizations.

Competencies we are looking for:
 

1. Fosters a Healthy and Empowered Team.  Leads in a way that empowers people, elicits trust, and promotes the highest levels of engagement and wellbeing.
2. Cultivates Trusting Relationships.  Engaging with others in ways that make others feel seen, heard, understood, and happy to collaborate.
3. Shows up Authentically and Grounded.  Has a deep sense of who they are, and navigates situations with strength and humility.
4. Engages in Practical Systems Thinking.  A deep understanding of, and ability to practice organizational change management in a complex system with competing priorities and diverse perspectives.
5. Drives Vision and Strategy.  Creating, communication, and bringing a vision and strategy to life that empowers ECRO and the agency toward carrying out our mission.

Desired:
 

• Master’s degree in organizational development, applied behavioral sciences, human resources management, business administration or related field.   Master’s degree in organizational development strongly preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in a large, multi-function, complex, multi-site organization.
• Knowledge of and experience with multiple specific methodologies.
• Knowledge of information technology concepts and practices.
• Experience guiding a large organization through major changes.

 
For a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, please request the full copy of the Position Description by emailing Angela Laramie at lari235@lni.wa.gov.
 Things You Need To Know
 
State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
 
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
 
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position.  L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.  Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval.
 
For this position, telework is permitted full time with the requirement to report to the Tumwater Headquarters office as needed to meet with leadership, project teams, or for other business needs that may arise.  This will be at least once a month but may occur more frequently as needed.  Flexibility is necessary. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, Washington.
 
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Application process
 
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
 
Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
 
Background Check Notice
 
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.  
  
Other information
 

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be requested to provide a presentation during the interview process.  Applicants will be contacted by email and provided additional information on the requirements of the presentation.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be asked to provide work samples or provide a presentation.   You will be contacted by email with additional instructions if this is requested.

Did You Know?
 
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
 
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
 
 
Veterans Preference
  
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.
 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
 
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
 
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
 
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
 
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
 
For more Information
 
If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Angela Laramie at lari235@lni.wa.gov.