Organizational Development Consultant II - III (Depending on Experience)

Closing Date to Apply: April 3rd, 2026

Consultant II (Hourly): $34.97 to $53.86

Consultant III (Salary): $81,723.20 to $131,580.80

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position. 

Position Summary

Under limited supervision with a high degree of autonomy, provides intermediate to advanced level expertise and leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating organizational development programs that enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, employee engagement, and cultural transformation. Partners with business units and organizational leaders to identify development needs, support change management initiatives, and deliver solutions aligned with strategic goals. Serves as a subject matter expert in organizational development, consulting on and creating tools and frameworks for performance development, individual development planning, and cultural initiatives, while ensuring compliance with established policies and best practices. Leverages people analytics to develop data-driven strategies that improve culture, engagement, and the overall employee experience across the employee lifecycle. Leads and manages projects with sound judgment, resolving routine challenges independently and providing guidance on more complex or enterprise-wide initiatives. Evaluates emerging trends and future needs in organizational development, translating insights into programs that position Grant PUD to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

General (applies to all levels):

• Lead organizational development initiatives focused on leadership development, performance development, cultural transformation, and employee engagement. Partner with leaders to identify organizational needs and implement solutions.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Grant PUD’s leadership development content and curriculum, ensuring it delivers essential human resources compliance information alongside core leadership development principles.
• Develop tools to measure program impacts and leverage data to accomplish outcomes.
• Advise leaders on matters involving leadership development, workplace culture and organizational effectiveness.
• Design and facilitate interventions that improve engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.
• Analyze organizational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend & implement actions.
• Develop clear roadmaps, milestones, and success measures for OD programs.
• Ensure organizational practices meet confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards.
• Design and facilitate workshops, develop tools for performance and individual (or team) development planning, and assists with organizational surveys and analysis.
• Prepare and present reports on program effectiveness, and collaborate with HR and leadership teams to implement development strategies that are aligned with human resources and organizational priorities.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Demonstrate commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality on all matters of review and effectively communicate at various levels of the organization and externally as necessary.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance

Consultant II:

• Develop clear roadmaps, milestones, and success measures for OD programs (including but not limited to: Emergent leadership programs, leadership development programs, performance development programs, employee recognition, education reimbursement, organizational mentorship programs, etc.).
• Communicate progress and results to stakeholders in an accessible, action-oriented manner.
• Lead multi-department development and engagement programs using structured frameworks; plan communications and adoption tactics with responsibility to define project plans, manage timelines, and report on outcomes.
• Develop and maintain talent review frameworks; coordinate assessments and actions.
• Consult with managers to diagnose team issues and recommend targeted interventions.
• Design and build OD dashboards; analyze trends and recommend actionable improvements to leaders.
• Create communication plans and materials for enterprise OD initiatives.
• Provide timely customer service to leaders and employees seeking OD program information.
• Mentor organizational development staff and build capability across the HR function.

Consultant III:

• Design and facilitate organizational culture assessments; present insights and prioritized recommendations to leadership.
• Lead multi-department development and engagement programs using structured frameworks; plan communications and adoption tactics. Report on progress toward planned outcomes.
• Create and oversee talent development programs (including but not limited to: Organizational competency models, emergent leadership programs, leadership development programs, performance development programs, employee recognition, education reimbursement, organizational mentorship programs, etc.).
• Produce and present executive-level reports on engagement, retention, performance, and leadership development outcomes.
• Consult with managers to diagnose individual and/or team issues and recommend targeted interventions.
• Facilitate team alignment sessions, and conflict resolution workshops.
• Lead the development of OD metrics and dashboard strategy; synthesize workforce analytics into enterprise-level insights and strategic recommendations for executive leadership. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and adjust methods based on data and feedback.
• Represent OD on cross-functional committees; ensure alignment with policy and strategy.
• Manage OD vendor relationships; define scopes, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Coach leaders on feedback, accountability, and behaviors taught within Grant PUD’s Leading@Grant workshops. Leverage assessment tools to shape engagements.
• Mentor organizational development staff and build capability across the HR function.

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

Consultant II:

• Bachelor’s degree in BA in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR or Related Field or additional 2 years' experience in required field in lieu of degree.
• 2-4 years' experience in administering organizational culture assessments, HR program management, leadership development programs, or performance
  development programs.

Consultant III:

• Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Development, I/O Psychology, HR or Related Field or additional 2 years experience in required field in lieu of degree.
• 4-6 years experience in administering organizational culture assessments, human resources program management, leadership development programs, or performance development programs.
• Recognized Organizational Development/Leadership Development or HR certification (examples: CODP; CCMP; SHRM-CP; SHRM-SCP; ICF Credential; CPTM/CPTD/CPLP; etc.).
• A certification(s) in: 360 assessment; PROSCI; DDI; Leadership Circle; EQi; Team Diagnostic; DiSC; etc.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

Consultant II:

• Recognized organizational development/leadership development or HR certification (examples: CODP; CCMP; SHRM-CP; SHRM-SCP; ICF Credential; CPTM/CPTD/CPLP; etc.) required within 1 year.
• Certification(s) in: 360 assessment; PROSCI; DDI; Leadership Circle; EQi; Enneagram; Team Diagnostic; DiSC; etc.
• ICF recognized coaching credential

Consultant III:

• Master’s in Organizational Development, Leadership, I/O Psychology, HR or Related Field
• ICF recognized coaching credential

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong to advanced understanding of organizational development models, survey design, and program development.
• Strong to advanced understanding of change management practices and frameworks.
• Strong to advanced data literacy, with the ability to analyze trends, identify patterns, and synthesize complex workforce analytics into actionable, strategic insights.
• Proficiency in Excel and advanced proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI or comparable) to build, modify, and guide dashboard architecture and reporting strategy.
• Experience with survey administration, communication, project coordination, and program facilitation.
• Strong to advanced facilitation skills, including leading groups through conflict and complex discussions.
• Clear, concise writing skills for summaries, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Ability to evaluate data and connect insights to organizational outcomes and business impact.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☒9 hours ☒10 hours ☐12 hours

*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

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, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.