Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Operations Bureau. 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 incumbent functions as Security Risk Officer and is responsible for monitoring all occupational safety and security issues in all department facilities and worksites and to assist in the abatement of safety and security deficiencies in these areas. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure all safety measures are in compliance and adhered to.
Duties and Responsibilities
Implements safety and security policies, procedures, programs and guidelines applicable to agency operations, facilities and equipment. Surveys agency facilities and worksites routinely to determine compliance with established safety standards; devises and implements measures to control and/or alleviate recognized hazards; advises Chief Operating Officer of the safety measures which may need to be immediately employed; and seals off areas until corrective action has been taken.
Plans, schedules, and conducts inspections of department facilities and worksites to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance with established safety criteria and then follows up to ensure that the necessary corrective actions have been taken. Serves as Liaison with national and local safety agencies (OSHA, NIOSH, NSC, HSEMA, Police and Fire Departments, etc.) to discuss improved safety and security mechanisms, techniques and technologies with these agencies. Prepares comprehensive written and oral reports of identified safety and other hazards with recommendations for corrective action.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
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 am- 5:00 pm
Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Term NTE 13-Months
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-13
Salary: $93,069-$119,916; Based on qualifications and funding
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered by 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.
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.
