Program Manager, DC Department of Human Resources, DC, US

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Customer Experience. The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and supervises the operation of a program(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of an agency; develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration/division managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of the program. Establishes and manages long- and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or

objectives.

Develops, implements, and maintains procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls in order to obtain smooth and effective operation of a program(s); coordinates work activities of the program to prevent delays in required actions or to improve programs or services; assists in the identification, development, and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; assists in the

determination of resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant-funded projects.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized experience: this position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level (e.g., if the position is a grade 12, the next lowest grade is grade 11 or equivalent) in the District of Columbia government.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS), “At-Will”. All positions and appointments in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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