Security Risk Officer

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Department of Human Resources in Washington, DC seeks a Security Risk Officer within the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Operations Bureau. The role monitors occupational safety and security across all department facilities and worksites and assists in abating safety and security deficiencies, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer to ensure compliance.

The position emphasizes implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, coordinating with OSHA/NIOSH/NSC/HSEMA and local

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements safety and security policies, procedures, programs and guidelines applicable to agency operations, facilities and equipment.
• Surveys agency facilities and worksites routinely to determine compliance with established safety standards; devises and implements measures to control and/or alleviate recognized hazards; advises Chief Operating Officer of the safety measures which may need to be immediately employed; and seals off areas until corrective action has been taken.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts inspections of department facilities and worksites to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance with established safety criteria – and then follows up to ensure that the necessary corrective actions have been taken.
• Serves as Liaison with national and local safety agencies (OSHA, NIOSH, NSC, HSEMA, Police and Fire Departments, etc.) to discuss improved safety and security mechanisms, techniques and technologies with these agencies.
• Prepares comprehensive written and oral reports of identified safety and other hazards with recommendations for corrective action.

Job description

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Operations Bureau. The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. The incumbent functions as Security Risk Officer and is responsible for monitoring all occupational safety and security issues in all department facilities and worksites and to assist in the abatement of safety and security deficiencies in these areas. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure all safety measures are in compliance and adhered to.

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Operations Bureau. The Department of Employment Services (DOES) mission is to connect District residents, job seekers, and employers to opportunities and resources that empower fair, safe, effective working communities. The incumbent functions as Security Risk Officer and is responsible for monitoring all occupational safety and security issues in all department facilities and worksites and to assist in the abatement of safety and security deficiencies in these areas. The incumbent will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure all safety measures are in compliance and adhered to.

Duties And Responsibilities

Implements safety and security policies, procedures, programs and guidelines applicable to agency operations, facilities and equipment. Surveys agency facilities and worksites routinely to determine compliance with established safety standards; devises and implements measures to control and/or alleviate recognized hazards; advises Chief Operating Officer of the safety measures which may need to be immediately employed; and seals off areas until corrective action has been taken. Plans, schedules, and conducts inspections of department facilities and worksites to identify and correct hazards and ensure compliance with established safety criteria – and then follows up to ensure that the necessary corrective actions have been taken. Serves as Liaison with national and local safety agencies (OSHA, NIOSH, NSC, HSEMA, Police and Fire Departments, etc.) to discuss improved safety and security mechanisms, techniques and technologies with these agencies. Prepares comprehensive written and oral reports of identified safety and other hazards with recommendations for corrective action.

Qualifications And Education

Specialized Experience: 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.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

• Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
• Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.
• Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
• Duration of Appointment: Career Service – Term NTE 13-Months
• Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-13
• Salary: $93,069-$119,916; Based on qualifications and funding
• Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not covered by a 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, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.
• Residency Preference: 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.