Chief Operating Officer, Department of Parks and Recreation
The Government of the District of Columbia is seeking a Chief Operating Officer for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
This position is located in the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Serves as the Chief Operating Officer to the Director of DPR. In coordination with Director, the incumbent is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Department, which includes identifying, analyzing and coordinating the implementation of a variety of major executive policy issues and/or decisions formulated at the Director’s level.
Serves as a member of the Director’s management advisory staff and participates in recommending and formulating policies, plans, programs, strategies, and the setting of priorities to transform DPR into a performance–based organization that delivers effective and efficient services to the community. Provides support to all senior management and subordinate staff. Utilizes professional methods that identify, clarify, analyze and produce solutions to service delivery problems in conjunction with the Director.
Chief Operating Officer may represent the Department at national and local conferences. Represents DPR before legislative bodies, contracted providers, grantors and other funding resources, including relevant agencies of the local and federal governments. Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings and periodically attends managers/line-staff meetings. Responsible for the development of policy in collaboration with the Director. Policy development must adhere to the overall mission of DPR. Plans and draft programmatic and policy components of all new legislation, rules, and regulations. Drafts testimony for City Council and Congressional Hearings. Develops an annual strategic business plan as directed by the Director. Recommends organizational changes that will improve service delivery and enhances the DPR’s ability to fulfill its mission and goals; and implements approved changes. Develops and administers performance measures, as well as the monitoring and monthly reporting of the measures. Responsible for written reports required and/or requested by the Director of DPR and/or external stakeholders. Directs the preparation of plans for marketing and public relations efforts. Organizes community and stakeholders meetings. Must implement and develop a Customer Service Plan and associated training. Develops and prepares responses to performance audits conducted by the District of Columbia Auditor, General Accounting Office, Inspector General’s Office, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and any other Federal Program Audits. Develops, monitors, and implements corrective action plans, and quality assurance plans. Develops a mentorship program for line staff which includes career development and career ladders pursuant to the performance management system. Ensures the efficient and effective delivery of services within DPR, and that the quality standards are maintained.
All applicants must respond specifically to the ranking factors listed below.
Ranking Factors
- Mastery of government relations, research and policy development, strategic planning and implementation, communications and public relations performance audits; training and mentorship development; quality assurance; and programmatic operations.
- Mastery of and skill in problem-solving, negotiation strategies and project management. Excellent analytical skills in evaluating the effectiveness of administrative services, and in recommending the development and/or revision of policies, practices and procedures required.
- Demonstrated skill and experience in providing leadership in a managerial capacity. Demonstrated skills in managing staff, and providing leadership in a team-based environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare and present recommendations and solutions regarding complex issues based on analysis and evaluation, including the preparation of presentations of reports, proposals, etc., and to articulate instructions and directives. Ability to function and be flexible in a high-paced, customer-focused, and stressful environment.
The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, have expertise in interpreting and applying relevant laws, statutes, and regulations associated with DPR, as well as experience in managing personnel and resources.
Salary Range for the Position: $82,400 to $123,600
This position requires that the selected individual to become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia. The selected individual must either: (1) be a domiciliary of the District of Columbia at the time of appointment and maintain such domicile during the period of the appointment; or (2) become a domiciliary of the District of Columbia within 180 days of the date of the appointment and maintain such domicile during the period of the appointment.
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position, as well as a resume and salary history to:
Michael D. Scott
Human Resource Specialist Services
DC Department of Human Resources
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850 North
Washington, DC 20001
ONLY INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONTACTED.
The District of Columbia is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, DC Official Code § 2-1401.01 et seq., (the Act) the District government does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of or a plea of guilty to a violation of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
This is an Excepted Service appointment. Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the District of Columbia government's retirement plan.
Official job offers are made by the Department of Human Resources only.
