Project Manager (Organizational Development Manager)

Job Description:

Project Manager (Organizational Development Manager)

Description

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

Napa County is seeking a Program Manager (Working Title: Organizational Development Manager) to join the 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 organization effectiveness.

About the Role
The Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) 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 will lead the design and execution of training and development programs that align with division specific and agencywide needs to strengthen workforce capability, enhance employee engagement, and build leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

This position plays a key role in identifying skill gaps through comprehensive data collection, analysis and consultation with stakeholders. The L&OD Project Manager leads the administration of the agency’s Learning Management System and is responsible for developing continuous improvement strategies. In collaboration with Agency leadership, the L&OD Project Manager will address training needs, monitor training completion and evaluate the effectiveness of training and professional development programs. This position is also responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining HHSA’s Multi-Year Organizational Development plan. Positions in this class exercise considerable independent judgment in coordinating and setting priorities to accomplish the timelines for program success. 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. The position also requires the ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Agency management staff, vendors, and other County departments.

The Ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to create presentation content to support professional development and agency events.
  
• The knowledge, skill and experience to develop executive level presentations, agencywide 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 (1) 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.

To learn more about HHSA's commitment to learning and serving, click on this link!!

Memorandum of Understanding (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. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible professional level program experience in a program area related to assigned project.

Education:
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, social work, or 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 (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline

By 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 from the scoring of the supplemental questions 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.


Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties here: Project Manager.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

Benefits
Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MANAGEMENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forManagement ClassifiedEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25879/Benefits-Summary---Management-Classified-Employees

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$114,420.80 - $138,756.80 Annually