Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

General Job Information Job Summary This position is located in the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Human Resources (OHR), in the Office of the Director (OD). The incumbent in this role is responsible for overseeing human resources operations and providing leadership and supervision of staff. Operational needs may require the incumbent to ensure effective delivery of all human resources functions for agency personnel. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring work assignments of other employees within OHR are carried out in an efficient and effective manner. About DHS The mission of the DHS is to provide meaningful and equitable services, support, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. Our approach to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness is focused both on systems-level reforms and on the quality of the programs and supports within that system. These efforts include creating economic opportunity, making our neighborhoods safer, and providing more effective and efficient government services. Duties and Responsibilities Develops and implements statements of philosophy, goals, and objectives for DHS Performance Management. Creates training program for all DHS staff on the uniform policies and procedures applicable to District Performance Management. Establishes routine tracking of Performance Management process to ensure seamless, ongoing coordination of related projects and tasks. Leads and executes initiatives for special projects and agency goals that involve broader scope, greater complexity, or higher difficulty, ensuring their successful completion. Articulates and communicates team assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, program issues under review, and associated deadlines. Coaches the team in the selection and application of appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques while providing advice on work approaches. Coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor. Creates and updates policies and SOPs for both internal (HR) and external (DHS) functions. Identifies and evaluates potential issues/risks affecting program tasks and initiatives, recommends solutions with estimated completion timelines to align with management expectations. Qualifications and Education Specialized experience is 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. Licensures and Certifications N/A Work Conditions/Environment The work is normally performed in the normal office setting. Other Significant Facts Tour of Duty: 8:00 AM - 5:30 AM Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0201-14 Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS)/At-Will MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure. Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency. Employees occupying positions designated as Emergency are required to: * Provide advice, recommendations, and/or specific functional support necessary for the continuity of operations during a declared emergency. * Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor), if activated, when a situation or condition occurs and results in early dismissal for nonessential/non-emergency employees. * Report to their duty station, when activated, on time and as scheduled when a situation or condition occurs during non-work hours, and results in the late arrival or closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees. * Telework during a declared emergency, instead of remaining or reporting to his or her duty station, if directed by the agency head (or designee), supervisor or manager. * Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency, if not teleworking. 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.

Created: 2026-04-02