Chief of Staff, Department of Transportation
The Government of the District of Columbia is seeking a Chief of Staff (COS). The position is located in the Office of the Director, District Department of Transportation.
The incumbent provides general assistance to the Director and actively participates in decision making processes concerning program operations, goals and objectives to successfully accomplish the DDOT mission. Participates in meetings with the Director, Deputy Directors, Associate Directors, and other senior and executive level officials upon request, to provide technical assistance. The COS prepares reports and briefings to assist the Director and Deputy Directors in preparing for such meetings, as required.
The Chief of Staff supervises a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel assigned to the Office of The Director. Directs the staff in conducting periodic studies and analyses of policy issues affecting the successful accomplishment of established agency goals and objectives, and resources. Provides recommendations to the Director to correct conditions that adversely impact mission accomplishment or the integrity of the agency. Arranges for training, as appropriate, to correct any deficiencies identified.
The Chief of Staff provides human resources guidance, technical support, and assistance to approximately 1000 + employees, community and transportation planners, environmental specialists, traffic, civil and general engineers, transportation management specialists, mass transportation analysts and inspectors engaged in short- and long-range Transportation planning, development or implementation of transportation capital improvement initiatives.
The Chief of Staff will Implements Performance Management Program policies and procedures; establishes work standards, informs employees and hold them accountable for their performance. Objectively counsels, evaluates and documents employee work-performance semiannually and annually provides a formal performance improvement process. Recognizes employee accomplishments, and provides the framework for supervisors and employees to communicate regarding job performance and careers.
All applicants must respond specifically to the shown below ranking factor:
Ranking Factor #1: Mastery knowledge of public administration principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to initiate corrections in management, administrative and operating programs problematic areas, or develop recommendations for improvement.
Ranking Factor #2: Expert skill in the coordination and management of contractor operations to work alongside or in conjunction with city employees and meet established citywide performance standards.
Ranking Factor #3: Demonstrated ability and skill in developing plans for organizational and personnel management improvements, and assisting in the development and execution of organization budgets.
Ranking Factor #4: Skill and ability to direct, supervise, coordinate and integrate the work of others; to keep initiatives focused; to assess the effectiveness of effort and programs; and to adjust programs and programs and priorities accordingly.
Ranking Factor #5: Demonstrate skill and ability to prepare and communicate orally and in writing, concise and effective reports and briefing to program managers, the executive staff, and other interested personnel.
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 DDOT, as well as experience in managing personnel and resources.
Salary Range for the Position: $103,000 to $154,500
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 remit a cover letter addressing the satisfactory requirements of the position, as well as a resume and salary history to:
Mr. Michael D. Scott
Human Resource Specialist
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 government 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.
