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Job ID

33038

Location

1250 U St. N.W.

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

07/31/2026

Date Closed

08/05/2026

Minimum Rate

$93,069.00

Maximum Rate

$119,916.00

Target Openings

2

Available Openings

2

Area of Consideration

District Government

Agency

Department of Parks and Recrea

Grade

13

Bargaining Unit

CH11

Type of Appointment

Career Service - Reg Appt

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of Human Resources and Employee Development, DC Department of Parks and Recreation. The incumbent of this position serves as a Human Resources Specialist and is responsible for providing a full range of human resources support and advisory services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Determines qualification requirements for all levels of jobs, including managerial, supervisory, and nonsupervisory with non-specialized and specialized requirements. This determination is based on rules, regulations, and industry standards for a variety of positions. Interprets, analyzes, and applies qualification standards, position requirements, job analysis, and evaluation plans. Prepares lists of eligible job applicants in accordance with regulations and policies. Writes consistent, coherent position vacancy announcements in collaboration with the manager, supervisor, or other senior-level staff. Compares position descriptions with vacancy announcements and in qualifying candidates for positions applied. Reviews vacancy announcements for quality and accuracy to advertise jobs and qualify applicants. In conjunction with the hiring manager, assures that position vacancies are posted in the appropriate media, including newspapers, list serves, and websites. Reviews Selection Certificates to ensure adherence and compliance with the procedural requirements of the Department of Human Resources (DCHR) and conformance with the goals and objectives of the agency. Conducts personal reference checks.

Directs workforce planning through constant communication and awareness of the anticipated needs of the organization in accordance with the requirements prescribed by DCHR. These efforts continue to assist staff in ensuring modification with positive changes to organizational improvement. Explores all possible sources of job applicants to include re-employment priority and displaced employee programs. Analyzes mission and functions in view of the current labor market to ensure the recruitment of the best-qualified applicants. Identifies, develops, and maintains ongoing recruitment sources including, but not limited to, community relationships, job fairs, college recruiting, networking with community and professional-based organizations, and print media. Researches market trends to understand the complexity of staffing and equitable compensation. Responds in writing or verbally to written and oral requests for information from constituents, peers, employees, and other District and Federal agencies. Coordinates and monitors special projects, as assigned, and works closely with HR staff to ensure the completion of the projects. Coordinates activities with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to ensure budgeting and staffing are synchronized. Attends meetings and participates, as needed, by making presentations and providing background information.

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.

Licenses/Certifications

Not applicable.

Working Conditions/ Environment

The work is primarily sedentary and is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts:

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am. - 5:00 pm.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0201-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

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

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive; therefore, the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability, and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

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.

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