Project Manager (Organizational Development Manager)
County of Napa, Napa, CA, United States
Program Manager (Working Title: Organizational Development Manager)
Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) team with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This full‑time position supports agency‑wide initiatives that strengthen workforce development, streamline processes, and improve organizational effectiveness.
About the Role
The Learning and Organizational Development Project Manager is responsible for assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing training and organizational development activities that advance the strategic goals of the Agency.
Under the direction of the Employee Services and Organizational Development Staff Services Manager, HHSA – Operations, the L&OD Project Manager leads the design and execution of training and development programs that align with division‑specific and agency‑wide needs, strengthen workforce capability, enhance employee engagement, and build leadership capacity at all levels.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying skill gaps through data collection, analysis, and consultation with stakeholders.
Administering the agency’s Learning Management System and developing continuous improvement strategies.
Addressing training needs, monitoring training completion, and evaluating the effectiveness of training and professional development programs.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining HHSA’s Multi‑Year Organizational Development plan.
Coordinating and setting priorities to meet program timelines, exercising independent judgment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff, vendors, and other County departments.
The incumbent must possess strong technical expertise, effective managerial skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the Agency’s mission, goals, and the needs of the population it serves.
Ideal Candidate
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to create presentation content to support professional development and agency events.
Knowledge, skill and experience to develop executive‑level presentations, agency‑wide communications, executive summaries and status reports.
Strong analytical ability to collect, interpret, and apply data to decision‑making.
Skilled in identifying training needs and developing targeted, effective learning solutions.
Ability to anticipate challenges, recommend proactive solutions, and ensure projects remain on time.
A collaborative and adaptive leadership style that fosters engagement.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full‑time vacancy for the position of Project Manager for the Health and Human Services Agency for Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full‑time, part‑time, limited‑term, and extra‑help vacancies for up to one year.
MOU – Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026.
32.0 hours of Winter Time Off.
Position Requirements
Experience and Education
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional‑level program experience in a program area related to the assigned project.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, social work, or a related field.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained at all times during employment with Napa County.
Recruitment Process
Application Deadline: 5:00 PM (PST) May 6, 2026.
Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2026. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 25, 2026. The most qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Human Resources reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Disaster Service Worker Notice
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. In emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) employees may be asked to pivot from regular duties to provide critical services.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact County of Napa Human Resources at 707‑253‑4303.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Learning & Organizational Development (L&OD) team with the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). This full‑time position supports agency‑wide initiatives that strengthen workforce development, streamline processes, and improve organizational effectiveness.
About the Role
The Learning and Organizational Development Project Manager is responsible for assessing, developing, coordinating, and implementing training and organizational development activities that advance the strategic goals of the Agency.
Under the direction of the Employee Services and Organizational Development Staff Services Manager, HHSA – Operations, the L&OD Project Manager leads the design and execution of training and development programs that align with division‑specific and agency‑wide needs, strengthen workforce capability, enhance employee engagement, and build leadership capacity at all levels.
Key responsibilities include:
Identifying skill gaps through data collection, analysis, and consultation with stakeholders.
Administering the agency’s Learning Management System and developing continuous improvement strategies.
Addressing training needs, monitoring training completion, and evaluating the effectiveness of training and professional development programs.
Developing, implementing, and maintaining HHSA’s Multi‑Year Organizational Development plan.
Coordinating and setting priorities to meet program timelines, exercising independent judgment.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff, vendors, and other County departments.
The incumbent must possess strong technical expertise, effective managerial skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the Agency’s mission, goals, and the needs of the population it serves.
Ideal Candidate
Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to create presentation content to support professional development and agency events.
Knowledge, skill and experience to develop executive‑level presentations, agency‑wide communications, executive summaries and status reports.
Strong analytical ability to collect, interpret, and apply data to decision‑making.
Skilled in identifying training needs and developing targeted, effective learning solutions.
Ability to anticipate challenges, recommend proactive solutions, and ensure projects remain on time.
A collaborative and adaptive leadership style that fosters engagement.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full‑time vacancy for the position of Project Manager for the Health and Human Services Agency for Napa County. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full‑time, part‑time, limited‑term, and extra‑help vacancies for up to one year.
MOU – Agreed Salary Increases and Winter Time Off
3.5% COLA increase effective 7/1/2026.
32.0 hours of Winter Time Off.
Position Requirements
Experience and Education
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible professional‑level program experience in a program area related to the assigned project.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, social work, or a related field.
License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained at all times during employment with Napa County.
Recruitment Process
Application Deadline: 5:00 PM (PST) May 6, 2026.
Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2026. Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of May 25, 2026. The most qualified candidates will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
Human Resources reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Disaster Service Worker Notice
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. In emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) employees may be asked to pivot from regular duties to provide critical services.
Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position.
ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact County of Napa Human Resources at 707‑253‑4303.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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