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There is only one city in the country that can say it is the Nation’s Capital – Washington, D.C. Given that distinction, The Metropolitan Police Department is the premiere law enforcement organization in the city. We receive over 22 million visitors a year, have almost 700,000 residents, and 21,000 private business. The Department consists of more than 4,200 members: approximately 3,550 sworn members and over 650 civilian employees. We are one of the most diverse and highly trained departments in the country. We have the honor of safeguarding and protecting not only our nation’s residents, but also people from all over the world.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) offers an attractive benefits package. The benefits package includes competitive compensation, health insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, as well a strong retirement benefit and savings options. Employees are also eligible for our employer contributed 401a plan after one year of employment. Additional perks such as discounts on wireless carriers, gym memberships, amusement park tickets and much more! Additional information can be found at: DCHR Benefits
This position, internally known as Health and Wellness Coordinator (Capital Improvements) is located in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), Organizational Culture and Wellness Bureau (OCWB). The primary purpose of the position is to provide program support as part of the Employee Well-being Office (EWBO) with wellness designs, strategies, plans, and implementation that support capital improvement projects and policy development.
This Health and Wellness Coordinator (Capital Improvement) position is covered under the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) bargaining unit and you may be required to pay an agency fee through direct payroll deductions.
The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following
- Coordinates, manages, prioritizes, and assists in the implementation of facilities-related capital improvement plans, projects, and programs such as wellness and lactation rooms across the district and various MPD locations.
- Designs and implements services related to the well-being of employees with existing EWBU programs and MPD assets, such as the fitness program, gyms, and other related wellness initiatives.
- Provides advice and consultation on administrative aspects of the MPD wellness program to support childcare and other related projects and initiatives.
- Performs analysis of existing policies and procedures and related regulations, as applicable; researches best practices; and presents the recommendations of (i.e., create and/or modified existing policies) to include the feasibility of implementations and its impact to the agency.
- Identifies, applies for, implements, and manages grants to support wellness initiatives.
- Researches policies, practices, and standard operating procedures of police/law enforcement agencies and other public and private organizations or institutions, and serves as a resource on best practices for worksite wellness.
- Collaborates with health care providers/vendors to leverage and conduct health and wellness initiatives and increase participation in lifestyle management programs.
- Works with internal and external stakeholders in order to enable initiatives and projects; assists in overseeing vendor implementations of new wellness programs both internally and externally.
- Assists with initiatives specifically focused on supporting employee well-being (to include training and expanded professional support).
- Identifies, develops, and implements evaluation practices to ensure capital improvement projects and policies achieve outcome of improved morale among members and positive health outcomes.
- Assists with identifying and utilizing wellness resources available to the employees.
- Articulates recommended prevention strategies based on complex public health issues.
- Develops professional relationships and liaises with community agencies and organizations, both at the local and national level to support collaborations on wellness initiatives that support sworn and professional staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental and emotional health and wellness programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of group dynamics, process of consensus building, team work, and collaboration.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of health and wellness education and worksite wellness.
- Thorough knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct research on program/operations; to review and analyze issues and data; and to prepare reports of studies and recommendations.
- Skill in researching and drafting policies and standard operating procedures to support worksite wellness.
- Knowledge of the mission and functions of the Metropolitan Police Department.
- Skill in motivating others in taking a corrective course of action in their personal lives.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members, officials, healthcare service providers and health insurance carriers.
- Ability to identify opportunities to offer additional wellness services based on member needs.
- Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to write, apply, and implements grants.
Licensures, Certifications And Other Requirements
Certification in relevant skillset areas (i.e., project management and policy development) is preferred.
Education
Degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines (public health, policy, administration, planning, or other closely related field) is required.
Work Experience
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CS-11 grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from public or private sector. Specialized experience for this position includes, but are not limited to: comprehensive experience in health education or health promotion; extensive experience in identifying, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness promotion strategies; ability to identify opportunities to offer additional wellness services based on employee needs; and ability to draft policies and standard operating procedures; or other similar duties.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Factors
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
A background investigation, to include a criminal, traffic and credit check are required for positions with the Metropolitan Police Department.
The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s permit.
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.
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, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited. In addition, harassment based on any of the above-protected categories is prohibited.
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