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Job ID

33615

Location

2201 Shannon Place SE

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Date Opened

10/05/2026

Date Closed

10/14/2026

Minimum Rate

$114,441.00

Maximum Rate

$160,216.00

Target Openings

1

Available Openings

1

Area of Consideration

Open to Public

Agency

Department of Health

Grade

14

Bargaining Unit

CH11

Type of Appointment

MSS - Reg Appt

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General Job Information

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department. Our vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America. We believe that all people, no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location, should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

DC Health provides the essential public health services necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities, and works to remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals.

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded, and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values. We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck.

Job Summary

This position is in the Department of Health (DC Health), Community Health Administration (CHA), Health Care Access Bureau (HCAB). CHA promotes healthy behaviors and environments to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in the District''s leading causes of mortality and morbidity. HCAB promotes and protects access to high-quality, preventive health care services and supports the health of families across the lifespan. The incumbent serves as the Director of the Primary Care Office (PCO). The PCO is the District''s designated State Primary Care Office and is responsible for identifying and designating primary care, dental, and mental health provider shortage areas, and for administering programs that recruit and retain primary care providers in underserved communities, including the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program, the state loan repayment program, and the Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver program.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent directs the District''s State Primary Care Office functions and serves as the subject matter expert on primary care access, provider shortage designation, and primary care workforce policy. Oversees the District''s Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and Medically Underserved Area/Population designation processes, including data collection, application development, and coordination with the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Administers the State Primary Care Office federal grant, including work plan development, budget management, progress reporting, and continuation and renewal applications. Directs the state loan repayment program and the Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver program, including award decisions, contract compliance, and coordination with the National Health Service Corps.

Leads primary care policy analysis and payment reform initiatives, including value-based payment models, primary care investment strategy, and cross-agency policy coordination with the Department of Health Care Finance and other District agencies. Directs the oral health workforce program, including dental workforce policy analysis and workforce development initiatives that expand access to dental care in underserved communities. Oversees quality improvement and Lean transformation support provided to primary care and safety net provider organizations, including training curricula, coaching, and grantee technical assistance. Leads health workforce wellness initiatives, including data collection and analysis on provider burnout and pilot programs to improve working conditions in primary care settings. Directs program data collection, analysis, and evaluation activities across the PCO portfolio, and uses evaluation findings to inform program design and policy recommendations. Builds and maintains partnerships with federal agencies, District agencies, health systems, and community-based organizations to advance primary care access and workforce goals.

Qualifications and Education

Individuals must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (13) level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, and that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.

A Master''s degree or higher-level degree in public health, health policy, health administration, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions. Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

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

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) At-Will. This is an MSS appointment. Persons appointed to MSS positions do not acquire permanent status and serve at the pleasure of the appointing personnel authority, and may be terminated at any time.

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-14

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

• (a) Criminal background check;
• (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
• (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
• (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
• (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

Residency Requirement: If the position is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, the selectee must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of appointment and must maintain residency in 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.

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