Job Summary
This position is in the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). The mission of DACL is to advocate, plan, implement, and monitor programs in health, education, and social services which promote longevity, independence, dignity, and choice for the city's older adults (ages 60 years or older), people with disabilities (ages 18-59 years), and caregivers.
The incumbent works as a Program Manager responsible for overseeing and managing program operations in the Community Transition Program.
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.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled. To be creditable, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the line of progression.
An example of Specialized Experience is: professional experience in the field of social work or social service programs. Professional experience includes working with an adult population in a home, community, or hospital/long-term care setting; applying the concepts, principles, and practices of programs serving seniors or adults with disabilities; and demonstrating familiarity with public benefits and health insurance programs; or similar work experience.
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Work Conditions/Environment
Work is typically performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-14
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential.
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)/At-Will.
Management Supervisory Service (MSS): Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation(s): The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability - Security Sensitive.
Emergency Destination: The incumbent is designated as an emergency employee and must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, to support the District's overall preparedness. In the event of an emergency, the incumbent may be called into work and classified as essential.
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
Residency Requirement: 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.
