This position is located in the Department of Buildings. This description can be used as a generic position description for all entitles throughout DOB. The mission of the District of Columbia Department of Buildings is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and
visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement.
Incumbent serves as a Program Support Specialist responsible for providing program and administrative support for the assigned office. Performs special projects and prepares comprehensive reports on studies and other special assignments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the identification of the need for, planning, organizing, and conduct of analytical studies based on examination of management needs. These studies involve researching issues, analyzing, and presenting results, and recommending administrative strategies or changes in internal operating procedures to incorporate new requirements.
Evaluates procedures as it relates to improving operational efficiency and makes recommendations to improve program services. Reviews analyzes existing rules and regulations relative to assigned program and recommends changes necessary for consistency and accuracy. Assists, as directed, to develop procedures and guidelines for staff in order to satisfy the goals of the Department and the District of Columbia Government. Assists the supervisor in improving effectiveness in meeting schedules, deadlines, priorities, and production goals. Participates in the continuing review of procedures, and devises means of Improving, consolidating and/or standardizing administrative forms and procedures.
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 primarily performed in routine office setting. Some site visits may be required.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM (May be subject to change)
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-09
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under a collective bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
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.
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.