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Introduction
The Pathways to Public Service Program is an initiative that strengthens the pipeline of diverse talent from local colleges and universities into District government roles. The program is designed to provide 12-month public service apprenticeships, professional mentorship, and direct hiring pathways for participants into full-time government employment. Participants gain practical skills and mentorship, while employers benefit from a pipeline of early-career talent, fresh ideas, and coordinated support from DOES and DCHR.
This position is located in the Office of the Director within the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR). The mission of the DC Department of Human Resources is to provide human resource management services that strengthen individual and organizational performance and enable the District government to attract, develop and retain a well-qualified, diverse workforce.
The DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) is responsible for managing human resources and personnel services for the DC government. It handles hiring, talent recruitment, employee benefits and compensation, performance management, training programs, and labor law compliance to support the local government workforce.
Application Criteria
To complete your application for this role, please submit the following:
• Résumé
• Cover letter detailing relevant experiences
• Unofficial transcript. Must be uploaded with Resume'.
Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent will prepare position vacancy announcements, in collaboration with the manager, supervisor or other senior level staff, comparing the vacancy announcements with the position descriptions. Reviews vacancy announcements for quality and accuracy to advertise jobs. In conjunction with the hiring manager, assures that position vacancies are posted in the appropriate media, including newspapers, listing, and websites. Interpret, analyze, and apply qualification standards, position requirements, job analysis, and evaluation plans. Determines qualification requirements for all levels of jobs, including nonsupervisory, supervisory and managerial with non-specialized and specialized requirements in accordance with regulations, rules, and industry standards.
Maintains and utilizes the district's employee benefits program to effectively research, analyze, investigate, resolve, and audit employees' general and specific inquiries, problems or discrepancies. Assist employees with understanding their benefit options, associated costs and other considerations by providing them with materials, information and analyses warranted by the situation. Develop, analyze and evaluate administrative procedures, functions, controls and systems for the agency. Research, interprets and applies various pertinent laws and standards including District and Federal regulations and procedures related to personnel matters and administrative issues/problems. Reviews Requests for Personnel Actions, Requests for Advance Leave or Advance Leave Without Pay, and Selection Certificates to assure adherence and compliance with the procedural requirements of DCHR, and conformance with the goals and objectives of the agency.
Qualifications
To participate in the Pathways to Public Service, you must have the following eligibility requirements:
• College graduate with a bachelor's degree in either December 2025 or May 2026.
• Commit to being a resident of the District of Columbia within 180 days.
Specialized Experience: This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level in the District of Columbia government. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Licensures & Certifications
None
Work Conditions/Environment
The work is performed mostly in an office environment.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Operating Status: In-person reporting
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Term (13-month appointment)
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0201-09
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under collective bargaining.
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.
DC Government Benefits
District government provides a full benefits package including:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Indemnity Coverage provided through Aflac
• Employee Assistance Program: Counseling; legal and financial services; identity theft services; work-life referral services for child and elder care, lactation support, home repairs, pet care, etc.; wellness coaching; and more.
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.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
If you have any questions, or need support with your application, please contact careerpathways@dc.gov for assistance.