Project Manager

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services, Operations Bureau, Office of Information & Technology. The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. The purpose of the position is to provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the DOES Office of Information Technology (OIT) staff performing customer service, administrative tasks, and technical support for telecommunications projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of subordinate staff. The incumbent provides supervision and guidance to subordinate staff by establishing work standards, designating work assignments, identifying developmental and training needs, and evaluating work performance. Plans and coordinates the work of subordinates, establishes priorities, and prepares schedules for the completion of work. Provides advice, guidance, consultation, and instructions to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Approves/disapproves leave. Serves as a source of expertise providing advice and counsel to agency staff involved with various phases of project development. Evaluates progress on projects and makes or develops strong feasible adjustments to project plans as required. Serves as liaison on priority initiatives or projects, to varied departments with principal responsibility for increasing interdepartmental coordination, which results in the accomplishment to established goals and outcomes.

Maintains a continuous review of project status and progress information and resolves technical and administrative conflicts that may arise. Keeps the supervisor informed of the status of the projects, deficiencies, outstanding accomplishments, and reasons why action performance deviates from that which was planned. Develops and recommends the means for correcting deficiencies or potential problems. Prepares progress reports and supplies detailed information regarding the status of work and highly technical comments on proposed courses of action requiring concurrence of higher authority. Coordinates the development, approval and implementation of internal plans, projects, procedures and reports. Coordinates with agency officials to obtain approval to proceed and ensures that vendors fulfill their contractual requirements; resolves complex, and/or mission critical problems. Assists and facilitates discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution; assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and radiating information.

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, 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.

Degree from a four-year college or university and at least five years of supervisory experience preferred.

Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements

None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm or Varies

Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS), At-will. Positions in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0301-15

Salary: $127,030- $177,839; Based on qualifications and funding

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

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.

Residency Preference: 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.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

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.