What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager 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 the Department of Health (DC Health) within the Health Systems and Preparedness Administration (HSPA), Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR). 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. DC Health 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Program Manager for Situational Awareness within OEPR actively fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values. They employ anti-racist practices and principles throughout their work, incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into social work practices. Their passion for working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is evident as they contribute to creating such an environment within the Department, making it an essential aspect of their role.
The incumbent candidate for this position will have the unique opportunity to lead the DC Health Situational Awareness segment of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR), working under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning, Policy and Programs (DDSPPP) to lead public health readiness, response, and resilience operations within DC health through oversight of the Health and Medical Coalition, implementation of and support of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant deliverables, oversight of the Health Emergency Coordination Center (HECC), and development and maintenance of informational and emergency management platforms and software, all while incorporating advancing technology and systems to improve emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and future systems resilience within the District.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Incumbent serves as a mid-level manager, with primary responsibility planning, organizing, and supervising the operations of the Situational Awareness programing. Additionally, this position is responsible for establishing long- and short-term program goals, developing and analyzing new programs or modifying existing programs to adapt to the changing landscape of public health emergencies within the District. Serves as a Duty Officer managing operational response to incidents within the healthcare systems within the District. Directs and monitors the work of subordinates to improve performance. Directs the allocations of resources (staff time and programmatic resources) to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget, and operational goals of the program. Directs and identifies service gaps, problems, areas for improvement and establishes and implements the development of new program and service strategies to improve, refine, or broaden program goals.
Oversees and serves as a point of contact for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grand funding. Develops, implements, and maintains complex procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls to maintain smooth and effective operations of programs while coordinating work activities across multiple segments of DC Health and with external partners (other District Agencies and Community Based Organizations). Develops and analyzes data to create program-specific reports, responses to grant funding requirements, and other tasks associated with continuous quality improvement of programs. Directs the work of and monitors subordinates to improve performance in accordance with District Policies and processes to include Manages day-to-day operations of the Health Emergency Coordination Center to ensure readiness for activation during emergencies including coordinating with the Planning, Exercise, and Training Program Manager to ensure staff training is adequate to staff the HECC.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience: 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, emergency management, or health related fields or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development of planning, strategic development, public policy development, or public health.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
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-0340-14
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:
Employees occupying positions designated as Essential are required to:
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 the Department of Health (DC Health) within the Health Systems and Preparedness Administration (HSPA), Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR). 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. DC Health 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Program Manager for Situational Awareness within OEPR actively fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values. They employ anti-racist practices and principles throughout their work, incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into social work practices. Their passion for working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is evident as they contribute to creating such an environment within the Department, making it an essential aspect of their role.
The incumbent candidate for this position will have the unique opportunity to lead the DC Health Situational Awareness segment of the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR), working under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning, Policy and Programs (DDSPPP) to lead public health readiness, response, and resilience operations within DC health through oversight of the Health and Medical Coalition, implementation of and support of the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant deliverables, oversight of the Health Emergency Coordination Center (HECC), and development and maintenance of informational and emergency management platforms and software, all while incorporating advancing technology and systems to improve emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and future systems resilience within the District.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Incumbent serves as a mid-level manager, with primary responsibility planning, organizing, and supervising the operations of the Situational Awareness programing. Additionally, this position is responsible for establishing long- and short-term program goals, developing and analyzing new programs or modifying existing programs to adapt to the changing landscape of public health emergencies within the District. Serves as a Duty Officer managing operational response to incidents within the healthcare systems within the District. Directs and monitors the work of subordinates to improve performance. Directs the allocations of resources (staff time and programmatic resources) to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget, and operational goals of the program. Directs and identifies service gaps, problems, areas for improvement and establishes and implements the development of new program and service strategies to improve, refine, or broaden program goals.
Oversees and serves as a point of contact for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grand funding. Develops, implements, and maintains complex procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls to maintain smooth and effective operations of programs while coordinating work activities across multiple segments of DC Health and with external partners (other District Agencies and Community Based Organizations). Develops and analyzes data to create program-specific reports, responses to grant funding requirements, and other tasks associated with continuous quality improvement of programs. Directs the work of and monitors subordinates to improve performance in accordance with District Policies and processes to include Manages day-to-day operations of the Health Emergency Coordination Center to ensure readiness for activation during emergencies including coordinating with the Planning, Exercise, and Training Program Manager to ensure staff training is adequate to staff the HECC.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized Experience: 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. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, emergency management, or health related fields or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development of planning, strategic development, public policy development, or public health.
Licenses and Certifications
None required.
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-0340-14
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.
Employees occupying positions designated as Essential are required to:
- Report to work, and/or remain at work, in order to carry out responsibilities outlined in the “Critical Operations – Essential and Emergency Designations” section shown above.
- Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor) when a situation or condition arises and results in the declaration or announcement of an early dismissal for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
- Report to their duty station on time and as required when a situation or condition occurs which results in a declared emergency resulting in a late arrival or unexpected closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
- Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency.
- The work is usually performed in an office setting, however in emergency situations extensive fieldwork will be required.
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
