Special Assistant

Dept of Employment Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Employment Services is hiring in Washington, DC for a role focused on developing targeted organization strategies and working with multiple organizations to achieve goals. Responsibilities include conducting research, advising the executive official, and managing special projects efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have specialized experience and focus on effective policy recommendations and project coordination.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted organization strategies and work with other organizations to accomplish the goals and objectives.
• Develop analytic and special reports for the Executive Official to be forwarded to other internal and external officials.
• Initiate recommendations for improved procedures for greater efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Advise the executive official of existing problems and recommend solutions/alternatives.
• Recommend to the Executive Official new policies needed for the effectiveness of the organization in carrying out its mission.
• Conduct research and fact-finding investigations, analyze, interpret, and document projects.
• Establish priorities and follow through on major projects to ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify problems and specific issues in a particular area, advise the supervisor, and recommend solutions.
• Plan, develop, and coordinate special projects and assignments.
• Study, coordinate and recommend resolution of major short- and long-term management problems.
• Coordinate management projects, ensuring timely execution in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and/or facilitate improvement projects with objectives and tasks.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop targeted organization strategies and work with other organizations to accomplish the goals and objectives.
• Develop analytic and special reports for the Executive Official to be forwarded to other internal and external officials.
• Initiate recommendations for improved procedures for greater efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Advise the executive official of existing problems and recommend solutions/alternatives.
• Recommend to the Executive Official new policies needed for the effectiveness of the organization in carrying out its mission.
• Conduct research and fact‑finding investigations, and analyze, interpret and document projects.
• Establish priorities and follow through on major projects to ensure that deadlines are met before matters are referred to Executive Official.
• Identify problems and specific issues in a particular area, advise the supervisor, and recommend solutions or alternatives.
• Plan, develop and coordinate special projects and assignments.
• Study, coordinate and recommend resolution of major short‑ and long‑term management and operational problems which have surfaced that are not systematic in nature.
• Coordinate management projects, ensuring that projects are carried out in a timely manner, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and/or facilitate improvement projects with objectives and tasks, establish completion timelines, and monitor implementation.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
• Licenses and Certifications: None.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

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.