Job Summary 

This position is located in the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), Office of Performance Management. The Office Performance Management manages DFHV’s transportation programs and measures the performance management, quality improvement, and program evaluation techniques for the agency’s strategic management executing monitoring and accountability tools to improve transportation programs and performance at DFHV.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the implementation and operations of at least five of DFHV’s transportation programs, including day-to-day oversight of these programs which utilize the for-hire vehicle industry to provide rides to veterans, children, people with disabilities as well as the general public. The incumbent will also work with the Director and senior staff to make improvements to the programs and develop and implement new programs.  The position also includes performance management including measuring, developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the Performance Management and other program related operations with DFHV.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Administrator oversees transportation operating programs, which includes managing the programs, providing oversight and coordinating service delivery with providers and the project  team; manages project leads for each program;  provides  direction  on  a  variety  of  technical  issues  to  ensure  successful program outcomes, investigates and resolves problems related to service delivery and the grantee; oversees and ensures that programs are within budget.

The incumbent prepares program performance data and other pertinent information to track agency performance. Builds effective working partnership and works collaborative with the Council office to ensure submission of information and other hearing preparation guidelines are adhered to.  Coordinates staff, manages, and oversees multiple projects from inception through completion. Initiates and conducts a variety of special projects and studies resuming the application of analytical principles and methodologies, and interpretive statistical and basic information for use and evaluation of agency programs. Manages a diverse team to produce results for the goals that are set forth by the Director. Advises the Director on new innovative programs and projects that further enhance on the agency’s missions and goals.

Qualifications and Education

Individuals must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 14 level. Specialized experience is work which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Seven (7) years of specialized experience is preferred. 

Licensures and Certifications
None

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Varies

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS 301-15

Salary Range: $122,100.00 – $170,938.00; based on available funding

Type of Appointment: Management Supervisor Service (MSS).  

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 in a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Promotion Potential: None

Area of Consideration: Open to the public

Position Designation: This position as been designated as security-sensitive under 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.

Vaccination Requirement: The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the Government of the District of Columbia.

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 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.