What are the responsibilities and job description for the Learning and Development Director position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
The incumbent of this position serves as Learning and Development Director for Department of Behavioral Health/ Systems Transformation Administration. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and directing the Training Institute Division, leading the design, implementation and measurement of performance improvement initiatives that support the accomplishments of DBH’s vision and strategic plan mission objectives. Serves as the agency expert in learning and development best practices while educating individuals throughout the department. Oversees the development and administration of Standard Operating Procedures that establish quality standards for curricula, trainer credentials and event facilitation and evaluation. Oversees the development and delivery of high quality curricula that incorporates instructional design concepts and adult learning theory to increase knowledge retention and improve performance. Provides supervision to instructional designers, trainers, subject matter experts, and others providing group or individual technical assistance. Manages budget, contracting and procurement responsibilities and vendor invoicing.
This position IS NOT in a collective bargaining unit.
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Tour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
First Screening: Mary 22, 2026: And Every Two Weeks Thereafter
Duration of Appointment: MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (AT WILL).
“AT WILL EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE “AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY” AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE”.
Qualifications Requirement
As a basic requirement, all applicants must have successfully completed a four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelors or higher degree which involved major study in an academic field related to health or allied sciences. This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal grade level progression for the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
LICENSURE
None
EDUCATION
Bachelors or higher degree which involved major study in an academic field related to health or allied sciences.
Work Experience
Expert experience in managing and directing a training division continually strengthen the knowledge, technical skills and quality of services and supports delivered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in an office setting.
Position Designation: This position is deemed 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:
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 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.
DISCLOSURE
The Management Supervisory Service position for which you applied is at an annual salary of at least $150,000.00 or more, which requires you to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of your appointment.
The incumbent of this position serves as Learning and Development Director for Department of Behavioral Health/ Systems Transformation Administration. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and directing the Training Institute Division, leading the design, implementation and measurement of performance improvement initiatives that support the accomplishments of DBH’s vision and strategic plan mission objectives. Serves as the agency expert in learning and development best practices while educating individuals throughout the department. Oversees the development and administration of Standard Operating Procedures that establish quality standards for curricula, trainer credentials and event facilitation and evaluation. Oversees the development and delivery of high quality curricula that incorporates instructional design concepts and adult learning theory to increase knowledge retention and improve performance. Provides supervision to instructional designers, trainers, subject matter experts, and others providing group or individual technical assistance. Manages budget, contracting and procurement responsibilities and vendor invoicing.
This position IS NOT in a collective bargaining unit.
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Tour of Duty: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
First Screening: Mary 22, 2026: And Every Two Weeks Thereafter
Duration of Appointment: MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (AT WILL).
“AT WILL EMPLOYMENT APPLIES TO THE MANAGEMENT SUPERVISORY SERVICE (MSS). ALL POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS IN THE MSS SERVE “AT THE PLEASURE OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY” AND MAY BE TERMINATED AT ANY TIME WITHOUT CAUSE”.
Qualifications Requirement
As a basic requirement, all applicants must have successfully completed a four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelors or higher degree which involved major study in an academic field related to health or allied sciences. This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal grade level progression for the position to be filled. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
LICENSURE
None
EDUCATION
Bachelors or higher degree which involved major study in an academic field related to health or allied sciences.
Work Experience
Expert experience in managing and directing a training division continually strengthen the knowledge, technical skills and quality of services and supports delivered.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is performed in an office setting.
Position Designation: This position is deemed 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:
- Criminal background check;
- Traffic record check (as applicable);
- Consumer credit check (as applicable);
- Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
- Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.
RESIDENCY PREFERENCE
A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 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.
DISCLOSURE
The Management Supervisory Service position for which you applied is at an annual salary of at least $150,000.00 or more, which requires you to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of your appointment.
Salary : $150,000