Government of the District of Columbia Hiring for Human Resources Specialist-13 at Washington, DC Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Specialist provides: (1.) Human Resource Management (HRM) services that strengthen individual and organizational performance, which enables the District government to attract, develop and retain a well-qualified, diverse workforce; (2.) Leadership, Strategic planning, and Direction for the agency; and (3.) consultation to the agency’s staff on human resource issues. The Human Resources Specialist is the initial HR point of contact for the agency and is responsible for: providing the full range of technical, assistance, guidance and advisory services to managerial, supervisory and nonsupervisory staff in the management of human resource activities for the agency; and resolving human resource and administrative issues/problems which he/she must provide the stimulus of resourceful leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Answers questions from management and agency personnel on human resources items/issues referring those to supervisor of a political or sensitive nature and those to the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) where DCHR has authority. Assists with establishing department goals and objectives. Determines priorities, develops plans, and sets performance standards relative to human resources activities, in consultation with manager. Prepares and issues staffing patterns and personnel status reports. Develops and implements human resources policies and procedures; prepares and maintains agency employee handbook and District and agency human resources policies and procedural manual(s). Monitors and evaluates routine operations and special activities for efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with policies and procedures recommending changes for improvement.

Ensures the accurate preparation and processing of a variety of human resource documents and ensures compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, rules, and requirements. Provides specialized human resource support to the agency, e.g., staffing; classification/compensation/performance evaluations; employee/labor relations; employee development/training; benefits; and/or human resource management or provides some or all of these in a generalist role to the agency or assigned area(s) of the agency, depending on assignment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

Candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector. 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.

LICENSES AND CERIFICATIONS

Possession of a SPHR, PHR, IPMA-CP, IMPA-CS or equivalent professional human resource certification is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

The work is sedentary; performed in an office that may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to meetings and conferences away from the worksite.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday; 8:15AM – 4:45PM

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0201-13

Promotional Potential: No known promotion potential.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in 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.

Vaccination Requirement: The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia.

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.