Compliance Specialist

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The DC Department of Human Resources, within the Department of Public Works' Human Capital Administration, seeks a Compliance Specialist to oversee the Drug and Alcohol Program and ensure adherence to federal, district laws and collective bargaining agreements.

The role conducts audits and investigations, reviews inquiries, and develops corrective actions to improve agency compliance. On-site work with occasional travel is required, and the position is security sensitive with enhanced screening.

Formación

• Experience planning and conducting audits and investigations.
• Ability to analyze findings and prepare actionable reports.
• Knowledge of federal, district laws and personnel regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, conduct, and manage complex audits and investigations.
• Determine methods and procedures to obtain required information.
• Analyze and interpret audit findings and prepare reports.
• Develop recommendations for corrective actions.
• Identify trends indicating non-compliance.
• Recommend training, sanctions, or controls to improve compliance.
• Collaborate to enhance compliance programs and monitoring.

Conocimientos

Auditing

Investigations

Compliance

Data analysis

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Public Works (DPW), Human Capital Administration (HCA). The Human Capital Administration is responsible for all things worker-related that includes staffing and recruitment, planning, development,
implementation and evaluation of the overall agency human resources and associated labor relations policies and programs by directing subordinate managers.
Incumbent serves as the Department’s Compliance Specialist for the HCAs Drug and Alcohol Program. The purpose of this position is to perform work involving the planning, coordination, conduct, review, and evaluation of compliance inquiries, audits, and/or investigations of administrative actions and activities within DPW for adherence to Federal/District laws, regulations; established drug and alcohol program requirements, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; District Personnel Manual (DPM) requirements, and other governing guidelines. The work also involves participating in the strict monitoring and adherence to the Enhanced Suitability Screening regulations requirements as cited in the DPM, Chapter 4, Suitability and U.S. DOT Regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA Regulation 49 CFR Part 382.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Incumbent plans, organizes, conducts, and manages complex audits and investigations of suspected administrative, regulatory, or fraudulent activities which are not in compliance with established local, Federal, or other governing laws, regulations, statutes, standards, or guidelines.
• Incumbent determines the methods, approach, and procedures to be utilized to obtain the required information.
• Incumbent analyzes and interprets audit and investigative report findings.
• Draws valid conclusions and prepares reports on problem matters; develop recommendations for any necessary changes or corrective action required.
• Incumbent collects and correlates large amounts of information to identify or to substantiate compliance violations.
• Identifies trends or indicators of illegal, improper, or non-compliant activities from background material and other information sources.
• As appropriate, recommends training, sanctions, strategies, and other methods to obtain or enhance compliance.
• As needed, incumbent develops new and improved management techniques, support procedures, and controls designed to assist agency to achieve compliance goals.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully, 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.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is typically performed in an office or conference room setting; however, the incumbent maybe required to travel to conduct investigations and meet with various departmental administrations concerning the program.

Other Significant Factors

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ON-SITE POSITION)

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

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Services (Permanent)

Collective Bargaining Unit: (Non-Union) This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit.

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 and background investigations, as applicable.

Essential Designation: This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted during emergency situations.

Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement

The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.