Full Job Description
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Health (DC Health), Community Health Administration (CHA), Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Bureau (HPDP). DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation's capital. DC Health believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
The Program Manager serves as the Food Policy Council Director charged with leading the District's efforts to build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable food system by directing the operations and the strategic agenda of the DC Food Policy Council. This role will oversee the development and implementation of food policy, planning, and partnerships that strengthen food access and affordability, support the local food economy, and advance community well-being for District residents. The Food Policy Council Director will supervise council staff, coordinate food-related work across District agencies and the community, and engage residents, businesses, and community partners with a particular focus on neighborhoods with limited food access.
Major 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 complex 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; identifies , develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant-funded projects. Develops and analyzes program reports; directs the preparation of monthly and annual reports; directs the gathering and analysis of information and reports necessary to document and evaluate processes. Directs the work of, and monitors subordinates to improve performance; evaluates and advises on organization, methods, and procedures.
Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major program priorities. Directs the identification of service gaps, problems and deficiencies, and the development of new program and service strategies to improve, refine or broaden program areas in response to the needs of the District and the community. Develops plans and strategies to monitor and evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness based on established goals, outcomes and benchmarks. Sets performance measures for program area. Analyzes program data and performance measures in relation to agency, local/state and national objectives for the program area. Tracks industry trends, local and regional program area issues and District policy to ensure integration of program initiatives. Serves as a liaison between the agency and/or division, community agencies, citizen groups, developers, property managers, committees and commissions, federal, state and local agencies, authorities and task forces concerning agency program needs, new programs, policies and procedures and to facilitate progress on specific projects.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
A minimum of a Bachelor's in Public Health, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Nutrition, Agriculture, Food Systems or a related field highly preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
Working Conditions / Environment
The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.
Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will. This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status, but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0340-14
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): T his position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
(a) Criminal background check;
(b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
(c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
(d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
(e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
Residency Requirement:(if applicable) If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
