Program Support Specialist

Job Summary:

The mission of DYRS is to improve public safety and give court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youths and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety. DYRS will provide the nation's best continuum of care for court-involved youth and their families through a wide range of programs that emphasize individual strengths, personal accountability, public safety, skill development, family involvement and community support. 

The Program Support Specialist identifies and analyzes the needs of the program(s); evaluating current standard operating procedures (SOP); researching program issues, concerns and complaints; and recommending administrative strategies or changes. The assignments are average and repetitive in nature and are complicated by the requirement to determine the effect of problems encountered and propose management solutions and recommendations from among several viable alternatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Program Support Specialist participates in analytical studies based on examination of management needs. Identifies research and analyzes programs issues or problems; and presenting results. Evaluates current procedures to improve operational efficiency and makes recommendations to improve program(s) activities and services. Recommend administrative strategies or changes in internal operating procedures to incorporate new requirements, and to improve, expedite and eliminate management problems. Participates in the development of procedures and guidelines in order to satisfy the goals of the department or agency. Devises means of improvement and consolidates and/or standardizes administrative forms and procedures. Participates in improving effectiveness in meeting schedules, deadlines, priorities and production goals.

The incumbent provides assistance and participates in the coordination of special assignments to coordinate and resolve general management matters and other appropriate issues and projects related to the functional responsibilities of the program(s). Coordinates and monitors practices and procedures utilized by the program staff to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and procedures. As directed by supervisor, handles complaints and problems, non-complex in nature. Research and gather data; conducts fact-finding investigations; and develops results or recommendations.

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 (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 sedentary in nature, however, some walking, standing, bending and carrying light objects is required.

Other Significant Facts:

Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday, 8:15am -4:45pm

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-09

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Regular Appointment

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not a part of a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a security-sensitive position.

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.

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.