Human Resources Specialist

General Job Information

When you become a member of Team DHCF (Department of Health Care Finance), the state Medicaid agency for the District of Columbia, you join our "Mission Possible!" We work every day, in concert with various District government agencies, to streamline access to comprehensive, affordable and quality healthcare services for District residents. Whatever your position within our agency, you will positively impact beneficiaries, their families and their future! We invite you to bring your skills, your experience and your passion to a job that makes a difference!

Job Summary

This position is located within the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), Office of the Chief Operating Officer. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert in the areas of staffing, recruitment, labor and employee relations, compensation, classification, benefits, payroll and human resources information technology. The position requires a high degree of independence and confidentiality providing personnel and management advisory services in support of programmatic operations goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interprets personnel rules, policies and procedures that affect DHCF's operations and provides advice and counseling to management staff regarding sensitive personnel issues. Reports and makes recommendations concerning approval or disapproval of requests for various personnel actions.

Ensures the timely and accurate processing of personnel action requests inclusive of recruitment, promotion, reassignment, adverse actions with follow through in accordance with established department and personnel policies, procedures and requirements. Assists in the administration of the performance standards and performance appraisal program, ensuring adherence to the documentation and scheduling requirements. Ensures full compliance with developing and carrying out EEO efforts regarding staffing, promotions, detail assignments, employee awards and employee development programs.

Recommends solutions to the most complex recruiting, staffing, position management and labor/employee relations issues. Coordinates and/or participates in the investigation of general personnel problems, such as formal and informal discrimination complaints, and ensures prompt solutions.

Directs workforce planning through constant communication and awareness of the anticipated needs of the organization in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the DC Office of Human Resources. Utilizes the District's human resources information system (HRIS) to provide a variety of regular and ad hoc reports.

May provide technical assistance to others in the use of the system. Enters personnel actions into PeopleSoft and reviews all personnel actions for accuracy, completeness and compliance with personnel policies and procedures. Keeps abreast of concepts and trends in overall human resources administration, labor relations, equal employment opportunities, and employee relations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 this is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Licensures, Certifications and Other Requirements

None

Work Conditions/ Environment

The work is performed in a typical office setting.

Promotion Potential

None

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday

• Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM

Duration of Appointment: Career Service

• Regular

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-201-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit.

Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming "Residency Preference" will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

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.

This Position Requires a Pre-Employment Criminal Background Check