Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department Human Services (DHS), Office of Human Resources. The incumbent of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for providing a full range of human resources support and advisory services. Provides human resources support and advisory services to administrative, managerial, and supervisory and other personnel. Provides guidance and assistance in the development and submission of personnel action requests related to position descriptions, evaluations, hours of duty, leave and pay administration and other human resources matters related to position classification, staffing, training, records management and employee relations.

About DHS

The mission of the DHS is to provide meaningful and equitable services, support, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. Our approach to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness is focused both on systems-level reforms and on the quality of the programs and supports within that system. These efforts include creating economic opportunity, making our neighborhoods safer, and providing more effective and efficient government services.

Duties And Responsibilities

Acts, as requested, as a liaison between supervisor and staff. Relays instructions and requirements, policies and procedures, coordinates work assignments to ensure timeliness, thoroughness, and compliance to deadlines, regulations and reporting requirements. Provides guidance and assistance with employee and labor relation matters. Keeps abreast of current policies, procedures, and processes in order to provide timely, accurate and effective customer service in response to request for information and/or appropriate processes and procedures.

Maintains personnel information in order to produce regular and special reports upon immediate requests. Participates in the development of technical and administrative operational procedures for use throughout the OHS; and keeps abreast of current personnel and administrative policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and requirements to resolve current and/or anticipated problems.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to 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 environment includes an office setting and the work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty:

M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:

CS-0201-12\.

Promotion Potential:

No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment:

Career Service Permanent

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:

The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability – Security.

Emergency Designation:

This position has been designated as Emergency pursuant to Chapter 12 of DC Personnel Regulations. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to:

• Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency.
• Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees.
• Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager.
• Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking.

Residency Preference:

When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona-fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7 year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

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.