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Strategic Planning Officer

DC Government Careers, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) . The overall mission of DMPED is to encourage growth and investment across the District, providing and preserving affordable housing, attracting high quality retail to our neighborhoods and Center City, and revitalizing our waterfronts. We bring federal, nonprofit, and private partners together to expand the District's tax bases, attract, and retain businesses of all sizes, bring good-paying jobs for residents, and strengthen business climate.

This position is responsible for, and has authority for directing, coordinating, and focusing on planning performance metrics while adjusting to the market and external environment under the broad supervision of the Deputy Mayor.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position serves as Senior Housing Advisor to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and leads the development, implementation, and coordination of initiatives that advance the Mayor's housing goals. I ncumbent participates in strategic planning meetings to discuss program activities that impact the overall successful operation of the agency. Research public and private sector issues at the national, state, and local levels to ensure that the agency is informed of best practice standards, innovations, and trends in housing programs. Develops policy collaborations with other District service delivery agencies to accomplish system reforms intended to improve the delivery of services to vulnerable populations and, where possible, leverage the use of local dollars with federal matching funds. Analyzes and evaluates the performance measures set forth in the Performance Plan. Conducts fact finding research should DMPED not meet the performance measures and document said findings in a written follow-up report.

Provides alignment of strategic business planning and information technology planning to ensure that the Department's infrastructure will support program planning and policy development needs. Performs independent research and analysis of the demographic, legal, ethical, political, and financial components of issues and makes recommendations based on research findings. Advises and makes recommendations to the Deputy Mayor concerning new processes to improve the integration and performance of the publicly funded housing programs. Provides assistance on a broad range of requirements and issues inclusive of managing special legislative projects and ensuring timeliness of responses and imposed dates. Reviews critical legislative correspondence and special requests for information prior to submission to the Deputy Mayor.

Qualifications and Education

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 applicant must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to 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-301-15

Salary Renge:

$116,736 - $164,746 Per Annual, based on funding

Promotional Potential:

None

Duration of Appointment:

Career Service Permanent

Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

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.