Supervisory Program Analyst (OGC)

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Government is seeking a senior manager in the Office of the General Counsel to oversee enforcement programs across the Department of Energy and Environment. The role involves supervising a branch, guiding enforcement efforts, and coordinating with DOEE teams to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

The incumbent will supervise staff, develop enforcement policies and procedures, and conduct strategic reviews of enforcement activities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Work is performed in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Manages plans, directs, and supervises the operation of a branch within OGC with responsibility for enforcement across the Department.
• Carries out complex, diversified work assignments including auditing enforcement program activities and developing solutions.
• Recommends and formulates enforcement policies, guidelines, procedures, strategies, training, and capacity building.
• Works with branch staff and attorneys to plan, develop, and administer enforcement policies and procedures across DOEE.

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The mission of DOEE is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. OGC has full responsibility and authority for the administration and oversight of the District's environmental and energy laws, regulations, and programs; the development of environmental, energy, and natural resource policies; and outreach and advocacy for environmental, energy, and natural resource initiatives designed to protect, restore, and preserve human health and the environment. The Department’s core responsibilities include mitigating pollution and enforcing federal and District energy and environmental laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for working across the Department to develop and coordinate enforcement policies and procedures; strengthen the enforcement of laws and regulations administered by the Department; and process, track, and evaluate enforcement actions and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages plans, directs, and supervises the operation of a branch within OGC with responsibility for work across the Department related to enforcement of all laws and regulations administered by the Department. Carries out complex, diversified work assignments that involve analyzing, assessing, advising on, and evaluating the effectiveness of program enforcement functions and developing solutions, including periodic auditing of enforcement program activities. Serves as a supervisor to staff within the branch, including professional and administrative support positions. Recommends and formulates Department-wide enforcement policies, guidelines, procedures, strategies, training, and enforcement capacity building. Identifies issues and assesses the need for new or revised approaches to enforcement. Uses demonstrated leadership skills to provide enforcement recommendations and guidance in support of the operation of the various programs and enforcement activities throughout DOEE.

Works with branch staff, agency enforcement program managers, and OGC attorneys to plan, develop, and administer a set of environmental enforcement policies and procedures to ensure fair, efficient, and effective enforcement of DOEE laws and regulations that impact the health and well-being of DC residents and visitors. Collects, analyzes, and uses available enforcement data; research enforcement best practices in all program enforcement areas; and draws on District, regional, national, and foreign resources and examples to develop or revise enforcement procedures, policies, and strategies for the Department. Identifies long-range environmental enforcement policies and programs for strategic planning purposes. Formulates agency-wide standard operating enforcement procedures under the direction of the General Counsel. Reviews program enforcement standard operating procedures for clarity and consistency with agency policy. Formulates training requirements and programs and oversees the onboarding and credentialing program for Department inspectors and enforcement personnel. Identifies the District’s environmental enforcement needs and problems. Reviews the Department’s program enforcement and compliance performance and recommends program changes to the General Counsel.

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

Licensure/Certification: None

Work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Hours may vary)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0343-14

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment:This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS) regular appointment position which is considered At Will.

Collective Bargaining: This position is not covered in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:This position has been deemedSecurity Sensitiveunder the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Residency Requirement: 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 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.