Chief of Staff

Job Summary Located in the nation’s capital, The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is the chief legal office of the District of Columbia. OAG enforces the laws of the District, defends, and provides legal advice to the District's government agencies and protects the interests of the District’s residents. The Immediate Office of the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is seeking to fill the position of Chief of Staff. The Immediate Office ensures that OAG provides high‑quality legal services to the District government, promotes the interests of the public, and effectively communicates and engages with District residents. Duties and Responsibilities Serve as a senior advisor to the Attorney General and manage the Immediate Office. Ensure that the Attorney General is scheduled, staffed, and prepared for all internal and external meetings, presentations, testimonies, and other events, including preparation and timely circulation of a daily briefing binder. Ensure that the Immediate Office operates in a manner that will effectively achieve OAG’s mission and the Attorney General’s priorities. This includes ensuring the Office runs smoothly and efficiently, meetings are appropriately scheduled, staffed, prepared for, and attended, that meetings start and end on time, actions are carried out promptly, and OAG leadership communicates clearly and regularly with one another and with external parties as needed. Update and work collaboratively with the Attorney General, Chief Deputy, First Deputy, all Senior Counsel, and Chief Operating Officer on matters of importance, including Immediate Office communications, employee engagement, and external affairs. Maintain relationships and interact with high‑level personnel in other District agencies, community groups, community leaders, and other District residents to advance OAG’s mission and the Attorney General’s priorities. Work closely with the Director of Communications and the Director of Community Engagement to ensure the Communications and Community Engagement teams collaborate to engage the public in furtherance of OAG’s mission and the Attorney General’s priorities. Provide executive leadership, as appropriate, including developing and reviewing work plans and initiatives with clearly delineated responsibilities, reporting requirements and timeframes. Qualifications and Education Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and this is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, at least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Juris Doctor degree (JD) preferred. License and Certification None Working Conditions / Environment The work is performed primarily in the office setting and may involve traveling to meetings with the Attorney General and meeting with community members, contractors, providers, grantees and customers in other settings outside the agency. Other Significant Factors First screening of applicants will be conducted within five (5) days of posting. Pay Plan, Series and Grade MSS‑0301‑16 Number of Vacancies One (1) Salary Range $145,000 – $175,000. The maximum salary for this position is negotiable up to $175,000 depending on qualifications and availability of funds. Duration of Appointment Management Supervisory Service (MSS) (At‑will). Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Remote Work Status In‑person reporting with limited telework and flexible work schedules available upon eligibility. Residency Preference Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Notice of Non-Discrimination In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Code 2‑1401.01 et seq., the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above‑protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. OFFICIAL JOB OFFERS ARE TO BE MADE ONLY BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. #J-18808-Ljbffr