Compliance Specialist

This position is located in the DC Department of Human Resources, Policy and Compliance Administration, Audit and Special Investigations Unit. DCHR’s mission is to provide human resources management services that strengthen individual and organizational performance and enable the District to attract, develop, and retain a well- qualified, diverse workforce.

The Policy and Compliance Administration designs, implements, and oversees unified personnel standards to support a safe, effective work environment. The Audit and Special Investigations Unit within the Policy and Compliance Administration at DCHR is responsible for conducting audits for compliance with certain programmatic areas including, but not limited to, District residency requirements and position designations.

The incumbent will produce clear, convincing, and organized audit documentation such as reports, internal operational reports, follow-up assessment reports, finding sheets, scope of work, policies, standard operating procedures, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate information to internal and external stakeholders. Ensures all documentation is produced in accordance with applicable authority. Assess and refers to any potential violations of policy that arise from audits to the appropriate investigator(s) and/or leadership for further review. Assist in investigative analysis as needed.

Ensures established audit programs accurately address compliance and stakeholder objectives. Develops specific objectives and devises methods, techniques, and criteria pertaining to developing solutions and presenting findings. Lead audit projects that are designed to analyze and enhance personnel compliance. Perform all necessary functions of a compliance audit with limited oversight and in accordance with supervisory guidance, relevant authority, and auditing best practices. Develop audit and compliance analysis plans and approaches to evaluate and confirm compliance with applicable personnel requirements and authority.

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-1801-12

Salary: $80,784 - $103,333

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under collective bargaining.

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 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.

Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form(s) and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.