Human Resources Specialist
Job Summary This position is located in the Office of Human Resources and Employee Development, DC Department of Parks and Recreation. The incumbent of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for providing a full range of human resources support and advisory services.
Duties And Responsibilities The agency Human Resources Specialist provides: (1) human resource management (HRM) services that strengthen individual and organizational performance, which enables the district government to attract, develop and retain a well-qualified, diverse workforce; and (2) leadership, strategic planning, direction, and consultation to the agency on human resource issues.
The Human Resources 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 managerial, supervisory, and nonsupervisory staff in the management of human resource activities for the agency; and resolving human resource and administrative issues/problems which he/she must provide the stimulus of resourceful leadership. The work involves the development and submission of HR (personnel action) requests related to recruitment, staffing, position classification, employee and labor relations, training, record management, incentive awards, proposals for adverse action, grievances and appeals, performance evaluations, tours of duty, leave and pay administration, and other human resource matters.
Qualifications And Education Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses/Certifications Not applicable.
Working Conditions/ Environment The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in a normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:30 am — 5 pm.
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0201-12
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Collective Bargaining Unit : This position is not in a collective bargaining unit
Duration of Appointment: Career Service-Regular Appointment.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will 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 does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.