Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Director, Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). The mission of DLCP is to protect the economic interests of District residents, businesses, and visitors by licensing and regulating businesses and investigating and enforcing the Consumer Protection Procedures Act. The incumbent serves as the Department's primary Labor and Employee Relations Liaison, responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing labor relations, employee relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), and performance management activities in support of the Department's mission.
Major Duties
Plans, coordinates, and implements labor and employee relations activities to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, District personnel regulations, applicable labor laws, and agency policies. Serves as the primary liaison between DLCP management, labor organizations, and the Office of Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining (OLRCB) to address labor-management issues, resolve disputes, and support effective working relationships. Participates in District-wide negotiations involving Compensation Bargaining Units 1 and 2 and represents agency management in discussions concerning contract provisions, working conditions, employee rights, and proposed changes to employment policies to support negotiations. Advises the Director, Legislative Director, General Counsel, and other management officials to address sensitive and complex labor-management issues, including grievances, unfair labor practice allegations, employee representation matters, and disputes involving significant monetary or operational consequences.
Coordinates the Department's EEO activities to support compliance with applicable federal and District equal employment opportunity laws, regulations, and policies. Advises management officials and employees to ensure on EEO procedures, complaint processing, informal counseling, and responsibilities related to discrimination prevention and affirmative action. Coordinates investigations of alleged discrimination and related complaints by gathering and examining statements, personnel records, employment records, statistical information, and other relevant evidence to establish the facts and evaluate allegations. Serves as a liaison with District and federal agencies and other organizations to exchange information, coordinate case-related activities, and provide required documentation. Explains EEO requirements and complaint procedures to management and labor representatives to clarify and advises on the relationship between EEO obligations, collective bargaining agreements, and workplace practices. Coordinates the Department's performance management activities in collaboration with DCHR to promote timely completion of performance plans, evaluations, and related requirements.
WORK ENVIROMENT: The work is sedentary, but there is some walking required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Tour of Duty: Monday Friday: 8:30 am 5:00 pm
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS - 0301 -14
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability Security Sensitive.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment
