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Introduction
This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) Real Estate Unit. The District of Columbia's Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) supports the Mayor in the coordination, planning, supervision, and execution of economic development efforts in the District of Columbia with the goal of creating and preserving affordable housing, creating jobs, and increasing tax revenue.
The Real Estate Development Unit implements real estate development projects involving District-owned land in support of the District's goals of promoting stronger neighborhoods in all eight (8) Wards. This unit is engaged in the following four (4) activities:
Development and Disposition - manages a portfolio of real estate development projects.
New Communities Initiative - manages projects envisioned to revitalize severely distressed subsidized housing and redevelop neighborhoods into vibrant mixed income communities.
St. Elizabeth's East - manages a project designed to create well-planned, multi use, mixed-income, walkable, livable community on the St. Elizabeth's East Campus, including the Entertainment and Sports Arena.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center - provides administrative support to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Local Redevelopment Authority; and manages implementation of the reuse plan.
The incumbent serves as an expert Development Manager, responsible for performing a portfolio of complex real estate development, financial, and related projects; and tasks appropriate to evaluate the progress of individual projects in assigned portfolio for issues affecting the DMPED and its work towards the economic redevelopment efforts in Washington, DC. The incumbent manages all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall project is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages a portfolio of complex initiatives that span or multiple lines of business. Performs full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously. Provides on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. Builds and implements or socializes the best practices for performing all the tasks. Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence. Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project and program team, analyzes results and troubleshoot problem areas.
Provides on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. Acts as coach to motivate and mentor project team to achieve set objectives. Actively, participates in conferences, workshops and trainings geared toward improving the staff's and agency's effectiveness and quality of work. Independently, collaborates with the agency legislative team as it pertains drafting legislation, testimony, and analyses relevant to DMPED projects; as well as preparing and practicing to deliver--and delivering--testimony and answer councilmember questions at Council hearing. Recognizes the gravity of representing DMPED in a public forum and the attention to detail required of such a responsibility.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. 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
Work is performed in an office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15 a.m.- 4:45 p.m.
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-1101-14
Promotional Potential: None
Duration of Appointment: Career Service - Term Appointment not to exceed (NTE) 13 months. A Term employee does not acquire permanent status on the basis of his/her term appointment. Continued employment under this appointment is contingent upon availability of funding.
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit
Residency Requirement: Applicants claiming Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
Drug Free Workplace: The District of Columbia government maintains a drug free work environment policy. All District employees are subject to post-accident/incident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
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.