What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Chief of Staff position at DC Department of Human Resources?
We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/) Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America. We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)
Role
Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:
We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!
Job Summary
This position is located in DC Health's Office of the Director. DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the district, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
Integral to this role is a strong commitment to operational excellence. The Deputy Chief of Staff actively fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Attends key agency meetings both with and on behalf of the Chief of Staff, including Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings, and Senior Staff meetings, and participates in recommending and formulating policies, strategies, and the setting of priorities to meet the needs of the agency. Oversees and manages the DC Health, Office of Communications, and Community Relations. The Deputy Chief of Staff oversees the office and makes decisions on work issues/problems presented by subordinate supervisor (s) and assigns workload and assignments. Hires, disciplines, trains, evaluates, and promotes subordinate employees. Reviews and analyzes memoranda, policy, reports, and proposals submitted by ELT, and external agencies or organizations as requested by the Chief of Staff, and utilizes a detailed knowledge of the programs, activities, and functions of the District government and its components to effectively carry out policy decisions.
Advises the Chief of Staff on the effectiveness of organizational methods and procedures in the agency and activities under the administrative jurisdiction of the Director, as determined by follow-up actions, general management, and administrative policies, both existing and needed. Assists the Chief of Staff in identifying program goals and the development of specific program delivery objectives. Provides guidance to subordinate personnel, as required. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate employees; advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the office supervised to broaden programs, and its impact on such programs. Evaluates the work performance of subordinate employees; ensures reasonable equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates; makes and recommends selection for subordinate employee positions and hears and resolves group grievances or serious employee complaints.
Qualifications And Education
Required Qualifications: Individuals must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade (14) level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Preferred skill, experience & education: public health knowledge/experience.
Working Conditions / Environment
The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.
Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will - This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status, but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0301-15
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
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.
DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)
Role
Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values:
We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!
Job Summary
This position is located in DC Health's Office of the Director. DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the district, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.
Integral to this role is a strong commitment to operational excellence. The Deputy Chief of Staff actively fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Attends key agency meetings both with and on behalf of the Chief of Staff, including Executive Leadership Team (ELT) meetings, and Senior Staff meetings, and participates in recommending and formulating policies, strategies, and the setting of priorities to meet the needs of the agency. Oversees and manages the DC Health, Office of Communications, and Community Relations. The Deputy Chief of Staff oversees the office and makes decisions on work issues/problems presented by subordinate supervisor (s) and assigns workload and assignments. Hires, disciplines, trains, evaluates, and promotes subordinate employees. Reviews and analyzes memoranda, policy, reports, and proposals submitted by ELT, and external agencies or organizations as requested by the Chief of Staff, and utilizes a detailed knowledge of the programs, activities, and functions of the District government and its components to effectively carry out policy decisions.
Advises the Chief of Staff on the effectiveness of organizational methods and procedures in the agency and activities under the administrative jurisdiction of the Director, as determined by follow-up actions, general management, and administrative policies, both existing and needed. Assists the Chief of Staff in identifying program goals and the development of specific program delivery objectives. Provides guidance to subordinate personnel, as required. Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate employees; advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the office supervised to broaden programs, and its impact on such programs. Evaluates the work performance of subordinate employees; ensures reasonable equity of performance standards and rating techniques developed by subordinates; makes and recommends selection for subordinate employee positions and hears and resolves group grievances or serious employee complaints.
Qualifications And Education
Required Qualifications: Individuals must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade (14) level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Preferred skill, experience & education: public health knowledge/experience.
Working Conditions / Environment
The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.
Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will - This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status, but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0301-15
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:
- (a) Criminal background check;
- (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
- (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
- (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
- (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
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.
Salary : $150,000
