Executive Assistant - $73k - $94k

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), Office of the Director. The mission of the DCRA is to protect the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of residents, businesses and visitors in the District of Columbia by ensuring code compliance and regulating business. The incumbent will serve as the Executive Assistant to the Director or designee for the DCRA, with responsibility for providing executive level support, planning, developing and coordinating wide range of assignments. The incumbent will handle day-to-day management of the Director’s Office or designee.  He/ She will independently take action on high level matters received by telephone, correspondence or personal visits from the public and/or government agencies and/or officials.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Initiates and conducts a variety of studies and projects, many of which are of a confidential nature, and require the application of analytical techniques. Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and linking departmental staff and respective operating elements. Provides technical assistance for the Director by analyzing program expenditures, activities, and systems to determine if program goals are being met and assists in recommending policy and/or procedural changes when warranted.

Provides technical assistance to internal and external operating units, and develops and revises management information systems to meet new program requirements. Makes contact with appropriate agencies and officials to assist in coordinating certain program activities in order to meet desired program goals; recommends and develops procedures for implementation of coordinating activities. Assist in the preparation of agreements and procedural manuals as necessary.