Program Manager

This position is located in the Department of Health (DOH). DOH promotes health, wellness, and equity across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DOH believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives

Integral to this role is a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Program Manager for the Health and Medical Coalition actively fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Department, ensuring that policies and procedures align with these values. They employ anti-racist practices and principles throughout their work, incorporating an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into social work practices. Their passion for working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism is evident as they contribute to creating such an environment within the Department, making it an essential aspect of their role.

The incumbent candidate for this position will have the unique opportunity to lead the DC Health and Medical Coalition segment of Office of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (OEPR), working under the general direction of the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning, Policy and Programs (DDSPPP) to lead public health readiness, response, and resilience operations within DC health through and in partnership with the DC Healthcare Coalition Organizations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent serves as a mid-level manager, with primary responsibility for planning, organizing and supervising the operation of the Health and Medical Coalition Program in accordance with the mission and goals of the agency. Additionally, this position is responsible for establishing long- and short-term program goals, developing and analyzing new programs or modifying existing programs to adapt to the changing landscape of public health emergencies within the District. Develops, implements, and maintains complex procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls to maintain smooth and effective operations of programs while coordinating work activities across multiple segments of DC Health and with external partners (other District Agencies and Community Based Organizations).

Develops and analyzes data to create program-specific reports, responses to grant funding requirements, and other tasks associated with continuous quality improvement of programs. Directs the work of and monitors subordinates to improve performance in accordance with District Policies and processes to include evaluation and advisement on organization, methods, and procedures. Directs and monitors the work of subordinates to improve performance. Directs the allocations of resources (staff time and programmatic resources) to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget, and operational goals of the program. Directs and identifies service gaps, problems, areas for improvement and establishes and implements the development of new program and service strategies to improve, refine, or broaden program goals.

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, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Preferred skill, experience & education: A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration, emergency management, or health related fields or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development of planning, strategic development, public policy development, or public health.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: MSS At-Will - This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status, but serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority and may be terminated at any time.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-14

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

This position has been designated as Essential.

Employees occupying positions designated as Essential are required to:

• Report to work, and/or remain at work, in order to carry out responsibilities outlined in the “Critical Operations – Essential and Emergency Designations” section shown above.
• Remain at their duty station, or alternate work location (approved by their supervisor) when a situation or condition arises and results in the declaration or announcement of an early dismissal for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Report to their duty station on time and as required when a situation or condition occurs which results in a declared emergency resulting in a late arrival or unexpected closing of District government offices for non-essential/non-emergency employees.
• Carry or wear their official District government ID card during the period of the declared emergency.
• The work is usually performed in an office setting, however in emergency situations extensive fieldwork will be required.

Residency Requirement:(if applicable) 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.