Risk Manager

Job Summary


This position is located in the District of Columbia Government (District), Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), Office of Chief Operating Officer, Real Estate and Property Division, Facilities Maintenance, Risk Management Services Unit. DYRS' mission is to improve public safety and provide court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youth and their families in the least restrictive, most home-like environment consistent with public safety.

This position serves as the Risk Manager for the Risk Management Services Unit, and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing comprehensive environmental health and safety inspections, audits, and compliance initiatives designed to identify deficiencies, hazards, and potential areas of risk to DYRS programs, and directs the research and development of recommendations for the implementation of remediation and monitoring solutions. The incumbent is also charged with implementing and maintaining an integrated risk assessment and control program.

Professional certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP), Certified Risk Manager (CRM) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM) is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities


The Risk Manager manages the implementation of a variety of integrated risk and safety related programs, activities, and initiatives to increase awareness of effective risk management policies and practices, and reduce risk exposure. Ensures loss retention programs comply with policy requirements. Identifies and analyzes risk exposures and responds with appropriate risk management and loss control measures. Develops and implements an integrated risk management program, establishes the programs risk management functional goals, objectives, and priorities, and balances the needs and priorities with available resources. Manages the interaction with risk management information systems. Analyzes workplace accident data, identifies potential safety hazards, and recommends corrective action. Performs safety and security inspections in cooperation with DCORM to include facilities, apparatus, tools, and equipment.

The Incumbent ensures all regulatory and OSHA compliance. Conducts safety training and serves as lead to the DYRS Risk Assessment Control Committee. Performs environmental health and safety assignments related to various environmental management functions. Keeps current of all governing fire safety and building code regulations and policies to ensure program compliance. Participates in the development and implementation of continuity of operations and emergency response plans for a multi-faceted, multi-location operation. Develops project management controls involving, but not limited to, monitoring, controlling, and reporting on systems for unit risk management operations, activities, and initiatives. Provides a full range of supervisory services for subordinate staff.


Qualifications and Education:


Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. 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


Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Work Environment

Work is sedentary and performed in a juvenile detention facility.


Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty - M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM. Due to the nature of the responsibilities of this position, incumbent is subject to call seven (7) days, twenty-four (24) hours a day.

Pay Plan, Series, and Grade MS-0301-13

Promotion Potential - No known promotion potential.

Duration of Appointment - Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union) - This position is not part of a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation : The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a security-sensitive position.

Emergency Designation: This position is designated as Emergency pursuant to Chapter 12 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, Hours of Work, Legal Holidays, and Leave .

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present a documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.

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.