Log In
Sign Up
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Director, and the Chief of Staff who makes assignments in terms of broad administrative, legislative, and policy direction. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and completes assignments independently, taking required action to accomplish planned goals and objectives, within the framework of established policies and guidance. Work is reviewed in terms of the successful accomplishment of planned objectives.
Recommendations are normally accepted without significant change.
Guidelines include broad statements relative to legislation, policy, and program development, Congressional statutes relative to the Department’s programs, federal regulations and guidelines, and pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures of the District of Columbia. The incumbent uses seasoned judgment in deviating from established policies and procedures and develops methods appropriate to specific situations.
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 of legislation, 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 the 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. Provides and/or oversees staff support and liaison regarding Federal congressional and executive branch relations. Provides assistance and makes recommendations to the Agency Director, the Director of Public Affairs, and Federal contract lobbyists on Federal issues. Provides a broad range of legislative services, including formulating the Department’s position on pending legislation; manages special legislative projects; and participates, as appropriate in hearing before Committees of the Council of the District of Columbia pertaining to proposed laws and legislation impacting programs and services of the Department. Tracks and updates legislation pertaining to issues of significance to the Department.
Coordinates interagency reviews of legislative proposals from the Executive Office of the Mayor, as well as responses to proposed resolutions and legislation affecting the various programs administered by the department. Reviews proposed legislation, committee reports, and other legislative documents and materials to determine the potential impact of Department programs and/or the need for opinion by the General Counsel and reviews critical legislative correspondence and special requests for information, prior to submission for the director’s review and approval. Attends City Council meetings and reports findings to the Director and relevant staff. Coordinates the participation of DOES staff and stakeholders in City Council hearings, briefings, and meetings. Prepares comprehensive responses to City council and Congressional requests for information concerning the programs of the Department. In consultation with the Director and relevant staff, defines issues and concerns regarding proposed or new legislation. Analyzes current legislation and makes recommendations on adopting addition or new legislations.
From the inception until final adoption by the City Council and Congress, monitors all legislative proposals affecting the Department. Participates in the development of the requested or required reports by departmental staff and/or Stakeholder’s (e.g., the Mayor’s Office, Office of the City Administrator, and the City Council). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Significant Facts
Mastery of the mission, functional requirements, goals, and objectives of the Department of Employment Services and the nature of its operating programs and interrelationships. Expert skill and ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups interested in or affected by programs and legislative changes. Mastery in the analysis of programs and in developing recommendations to assist program officials with legislation affecting their respective areas. Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to get along with diverse personalities, tactful, mature, and flexible. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment. Politically savvy. Excellent communication skills. Resourceful and well organized. Ability to establish credibility and be decisive but can recognize and support preferences and priorities. Service-oriented, assertive, and persuasive.
Specialized background with expert knowledge of employment, organizational planning, workforce development, and training and development. Strong management skills and experience in working with various projects. Proven strong leadership skills that would allow the incumbent to collaborate with diverse groups, often with competing agendas. Expert management skills and experience in working with various projects and progressively demonstrated experience in workforce development. Ability to gain affiliations with successful associations, organizations, and companies demonstrating proven experience in the workforce development arena. Demonstrated experience and ability to manage budgets. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and sensitive intergovernmental issues, develop and make recommendations to senior-level staff, and implement decisions in compliance with agency policies. Demonstrated ability to organize own work and coordinate and oversee work of others to meet the demands and frequently changing schedules under high-pressure conditions. Excellent written and oral presentation skills as well as interpersonal skills necessary for working public officials, and internal agency and management staff.
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 responsibilites, matriculatio, physical handicap or political affiliation.
