Human Resources Specialist

Job Summary This position is located in the District of Columbia Government Department of Buildings (DOB), within Office of the Director, Human Resources. The mission of the DOB is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement. DOB is responsible for regulating construction activity in the District of Columbia. The agency operates a consolidated permit operations division, reviews all construction documents to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations, and has inspection and oversight authority, through which construction activity, building systems, and rental housing establishments are inspected, with violations cited and, if necessary, abatement pursued within the limits of the law. The HR Specialist serves as a liaison between the agency and the D. C. Department of Human Resources and as the initial HR point of contact for the agency. The incumbent is responsible for providing the full range of technical assistance, guidance and advisory services to all staff related to staffing/recruitment, position classification, training, record management, performance evaluations, tours of duty, leave and pay administration, and other human resource matters.

Duties And Responsibilities Update and modify agency position descriptions, in consultation with the agency’s managers and supervisors. Develop, analyze, and evaluate administrative procedures, functions, controls, and systems for the agency. Research, interpret, and apply various pertinent laws and standards including District and Federal regulations and procedures related to personnel matters and administrative issues/problems. Maintain and utilize the district’s employee benefits program to effectively research, analyze, investigate, resolve, and audit employees’ general and specific inquiries, problems, or discrepancies.

Assist employees with understanding their benefit options, associated costs, and other considerations by providing them with materials, information, and analyses warranted by the situation. Participate in the development of various forms, statistical reports, and narrative reports requested by agency management and DCHR. Assure that agency managers and supervisors understand them, through training, coaching, and other means which include policies, notices, issuances, etc.

Qualifications And Education Specialized experience is work that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS None.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM (May be subject to change)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0201-12

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit

Position Designation: The position has been deemed security sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

EEO StatementThe District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, or any other legally-protected status within the limits imposed by applicable District and federal laws and regulations.