Organizational Development Specialist

Pay Range: $31.52 - $40.98/hr. | $65,563 - $85,232 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

An Organizational Development Specialist job is available with the City of Fort Worth (Human Resources / Organizational Development).

The Organizational Development Division supports the City of Fort Worth through leadership development, employee training, onboarding, and workforce development programs. The division partners with departments to address development needs, strengthen talent, and support the City’s mission and core values.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in leadership development or organizational development, supporting leaders at all levels including executive leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of management experience

Skilled in stakeholder engagement and project coordination

Strategic thinker with experience in talent development and succession planning

Comfortable with data analysis, reporting, and using digital learning tools

Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar) is a plus

Strong facilitation and public speaking skills

Experience with curriculum design and content creation

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

The Organizational Development Specialist job responsibilities include:

Design and deliver tailored leadership development programs for senior leaders

Create initiatives that build engagement and knowledge-sharing between executives and employees

Curate citywide events connecting senior leadership with high-performing staff

Assess department training needs and create aligned development strategies

Lead engaging, high-quality new hire orientation experiences

Develop interactive communications to promote learning and growth opportunities

Support training logistics, event planning, and stakeholder coordination

Working Conditions and Physical Demand as stated on official City job description

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟