Supervisory Program Analyst; OGC)

This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The mission of DOEE is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. OGC has full responsibility and authority for the administration and oversight of the District's environmental and energy laws, regulations, and programs;

the development of environmental, energy, and natural resource policies; and outreach and advocacy for environmental, energy, and natural resource initiatives designed to protect, restore, and preserve human health and the environment. The Department’s core responsibilities include mitigating pollution and enforcing federal and District energy and environmental laws and regulations. The incumbent is responsible for working across the Department to develop and coordinate enforcement policies and procedures;

strengthen the enforcement of laws and regulations administered by the Department; and process, track, and evaluate enforcement actions and programs.

Manages plans, directs, and supervises the operation of a branch within OGC with responsibility for work across the Department related to enforcement of all laws and regulations administered by the Department. Carries out complex, diversified work assignments that involve analyzing, assessing, advising on, and evaluating the effectiveness of program enforcement functions and developing solutions, including periodic auditing of enforcement program activities.

Serves as a supervisor to staff within the branch, including professional and administrative support positions. Recommends and formulates Department-wide enforcement policies, guidelines, procedures, strategies, training, and enforcement capacity building. Identifies issues and assesses the need for new or revised approaches to enforcement. Uses demonstrated leadership skills to provide enforcement recommendations and guidance in support of the operation of the various programs and enforcement activities throughout DOEE.

Works with branch staff, agency enforcement program managers, and OGC attorneys to plan, develop, and administer a set of environmental enforcement policies and procedures to ensure fair, efficient, and effective enforcement of DOEE laws and regulations that impact the health and well-being of DC residents and visitors. Collects, analyzes, and uses available enforcement data; research enforcement best practices in all program enforcement areas;

and draws on District, regional, national, and foreign resources and examples to develop or revise enforcement procedures, policies, and strategies for the Department. Identifies long-range environmental enforcement policies and programs for strategic planning purposes. Formulates agency-wide standard operating enforcement procedures under the direction of the General Counsel. Reviews program enforcement standard operating procedures for clarity and consistency with agency policy.

Formulates training requirements and programs and oversees the onboarding and credentialing program for Department inspectors and enforcement personnel. Identifies the District’s environmental enforcement needs and problems. Reviews the Department’s program enforcement and compliance performance and recommends program changes to the General Counsel.

Specialized Experience
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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…