Job Summary
This position is located within the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Division of Human Resources. The mission of the Department of Health Care Finance is to improve health outcomes by providing access to comprehensive, cost-effective, and quality healthcare services for residents of the District of Columbia.
This position serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for providing personnel and management advisory services regarding DHCF's human capital resources in support of programmatic operations goals and objectives. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for managing the coordinative relationships necessary to assure the delivery of human resources functions for agency personnel. The work requires a high degree of independence and confidentiality,
Duties and Responsibilities
Directs subordinates in the delivery of human resources services to DHCF agency employees. Make decisions on work issues, problem solve matters presented by subordinates that require immediate managerial attention and assign workloads and assignments. Collaborates with the Human Resources Officer on human resources strategic planning to attract, recruit, and retain highly talented candidates for the agency to strengthen the employment pool and promote succession planning. Advises and counsels management in accomplishing organizational and operational goals and identifying and resolving human resources matters. Provides human resources policy guidance, technical expertise, and consultation to managers and staff within the agency. Recommends human resources policy or operations changes consistent with the DPM, and any agency mandates ensuring implementation and adherence. Administers and oversees all Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) processes, including eligibility determinations, documentation, the ADA interactive process, and implementation of accommodations to ensure full compliance with federal and District regulations.
Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work; assign work to subordinates based on priorities, develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates; give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions; hear and resolve complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Reports to Human Resources Officer on new development and maintenance of policies and procedures, and devises work-plans to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the division. Works closely with the D.C. Human Resources (DCHR) and the Office of Pay and Retirement Services (OPRS) and other District agencies.
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 this is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least 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 primarily sedentary and is performed in a typical office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS), At-Will. All positions and appointments in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0201-13
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is NOT represented by a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The position has been deemed security-sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
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.
