Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Administrative Hearings Division. 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.

The work requires expert knowledge of the substantive nature of DOES programs and activities; agency missions, policies, and objectives; management principles and processes; and expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques for assessing program development or execution and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides critical analyses and evaluations of actual or potential effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provides technical assistance in the design, development and implementation of improved program designs/operations. Reviews and analyzes planning and operations activities of major program areas administered by the department. Conducts management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials. Based upon the assessments made, it identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or areas of significant concerns. Develops, recommends and implements policies for corrective actions, necessary to remedy deficiencies in program areas. Plans, develops and implements a system for obtaining and providing data required by the agency/department for long-range planning and projections and that which is needed for evaluation of day-to-day operations.

Develops cost analyses of projects, performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected program(s). Forecasts and estimates requirements, and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc. Participates in the conceptualization, design, refinement, and implementation of program or office planning, development, review, and evaluation systems. Defines new program needs, considering such factors as the impact on social, economic and other conditions. Recommends the establishment of new and/or revised policies, procedures and other documentation, as the need arises, to more effectively meet the goals and objectives. Makes recommendations to get the program and operation in compliance. Reviews legislation and ensure that program(s) are in compliance with the federal regulations.

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 the normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

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

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Term (Not-to exceed 13 months)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0343-13

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.