Compliance Specialist - Washington, United States - Dept of Human Resources

Description

DCHR provides 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 Policy and Compliance Administration advances the DC Department of Human Resource's mission through the investigation and review of program administration, regarding human resources policy, planning, and/or program operations.

This position performs work involving the planning, coordination, conduct, review and evaluation of compliance inquiries, audits, and/or investigations of administrative actions/activities within DCHR and other District agencies to ensure adherence to Federal/District laws, regulations; established program requirements, procedures, and contractual agreements; District Personnel Manual (DPM) requirements, and other governing guidelines.

The incumbent also participates in the strict monitoring and adherence to the Enhanced Suitability Screening regulations requirements as cited in the DPM, Chapter 4, Suitability.

• Plans, organizes, conducts and manages complex audits/investigations of suspected administrative, regulatory, or fraudulent activities which are not in compliance with established local, Federal, or other governing laws, regulations, statutes, standards, or guidelines. Determines the methods, approach, and procedures to be utilized to obtain the required information. Analyzes and interprets audit and investigative report findings. Draws valid conclusions and prepares reports on problem matters; develop recommendations for any necessary changes or corrective action required.
• Collects and correlates large amounts of information to identify or to substantiate compliance violations. Identifies trends or indicators of illegal, improper or noncompliant activities from background material and other information sources. As appropriate, recommends training, sanctions, strategies, and other methods to obtain or enhance compliance. As needed, develops new and improved management techniques, support procedures, and controls designed to assist agencies to achieve compliance goals.
• Works closely with agencies Districtwide to identify, address, and eliminate, as possible, problematic areas of compliance. Conducts audits, assessments, and surveys and recommends changes to ensure adherence to governing legal mandates and standards set to minimize potential risks programs. Recommendations may also serve as warnings and/or sanctions against agencies and/or employees that have exuded behaviors that are in violation of the DPM, District and Federal laws as they relate to human resources activities.
• Conducts comprehensive personal interviews through a variety of knowledgeable sources such as employees, private citizens, or other witnesses. Completes indepth research through the review and/or audit of administrative and programmatic records and reports at locations such as police agencies, courthouses, educational institutions, financial institutions, and medical/mental health facilities; or through administrative databases, internet, etc., of District and/or other agencies, as appropriate, to establish factual background information/facts. As appropriate, such information may be used to initiate or pursue civil or administrative judgments.
• Provides continuing advisory services and support to management and others, concerning administrative, programmatic, and regulatory requirements and responsibilities and associated policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governing guidelines as necessary to determine any action required to address and/or to resolve complex compliance issues, allegations, or concerns.
• Serves as a liaison to ensure compliance pertinent to the enhanced suitability process. As requested, assists managers and supervisors in determining the designation of positions as safety, protection, or security sensitive in nature, as set forth in DPM personnel regulations, Chapter 4, Suitability. Works closely with management to ensure strict adherence to and compliance with required notification processes associated with the enhanced suitability screening; and the conduct of criminal background, traffic records checks, consumer credit checks; and required drug and alcohol testing.
• Provides assistance pertinent to the designation of positions for which specific testing is required and maintains confidential records of such testing. Participates in coordinating, scheduling, monitoring, and providing followup services to employees and applicants receiving testing services; and to ensure testing is performed under controlled and carefully monitored conditions.
• Develops and/or reviews comprehensive and complex narrative and statistical reports and studies to ensu