Program Manager
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Job Summary
This is a standard position description designed for use in any District of Columbia Government departments, agencies, and offices. The position description depicts generalized duties and responsibilities required of a position with primary responsibility to direct one or more operational programs in a government agency and analyze, evaluate, and advise management on the efficiency and effectiveness of programs in the assigned area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operation of a program(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of an agency; develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration/division managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of the program.
Establishes and manages long- and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Develops, implements, and maintains procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls in order to obtain smooth and effective operation of a program(s); coordinates work activities of the program to prevent delays in required actions or to improve programs or services; assists in the identification, development, and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; assists in the determination of resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant-funded projects.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Specialized Experience is 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 year (1) 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 an office setting.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-13
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) At-Will
MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit
Position Designation: The position has been deemed security sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
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.
This is a standard position description designed for use in any District of Columbia Government departments, agencies, and offices. The position description depicts generalized duties and responsibilities required of a position with primary responsibility to direct one or more operational programs in a government agency and analyze, evaluate, and advise management on the efficiency and effectiveness of programs in the assigned area.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, organizes, and supervises the operation of a program(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of an agency; develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration/division managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of the program.
Establishes and manages long- and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives. Develops, implements, and maintains procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls in order to obtain smooth and effective operation of a program(s); coordinates work activities of the program to prevent delays in required actions or to improve programs or services; assists in the identification, development, and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; assists in the determination of resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant-funded projects.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
Specialized Experience is 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 year (1) 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 an office setting.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-13
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) At-Will
MSS At-Will Statement: Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit
Position Designation: The position has been deemed security sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
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.