Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of the Director, Office of Policy, Legislative, and Statistical Analysis. The purpose of the position is to develop departmental strategic plans; designs and execute communication stakeholder (i.e., the Mayor's Office, the Office of the City Administrator, and the City Council, etc.).
Duties & Responsibilities
Develops the Department's legislative strategy for promoting initiatives and programs; develops and maintains effective working relationships with key program officials, designed to ensure that incumbent in thoroughly conversant with the legislative needs of the department; keeps abreast of significant scheduled events, including Council of the District of Columbia and Congressional hearings and activities; and assures that Department managers are provided with clear and concise analysis and interpretation oflegislation, reports, testimony, statements, and hearings, relevant to the Department's programs and services. Produces written documents including testimonies, statements, and draft legislation, appropriate for submission to the Council.
Responsible for coordinating and/or conducting staff analysis of proposed State legislation, monitoring status of bills and developing and recommending staff positions on bills related to the District. Provides analysis and other assistance regarding State legislation to the Agency Director and the Council. Compiles and creates reports as required by Director, as well as providing the Council with required data and information affecting the District. Conducts detailed analyses, prepares frequently complex reports and develops specific recommendations regarding special projects arising from Federal regulations and state laws. Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting workforce development functions. Monitors and directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance. Approves all information submitted. Acts as primary contact with DOL and outside government agencies.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience is 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 the normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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-0301-14
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.
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.
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.
