Resource Allocation Analyst

Job Summary
This position is in the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), Services Bureau (Bureau). The mission of FEMS is to preserve life and promote health and safety through excellent pre-hospital treatment and transportation, fire prevention, fire suppression and rescue activities, and homeland security awareness. This position functions as a Resource Allocation Analyst responsible for all phases of project management with respect to complex service contracts and purchases, and for establishing fiscal property management program goals, policies, and objectives within FEMS.

Duties And Responsibilities
Advises the Assistant Chief of the Services Bureau on complex budget and financial issues, service contracts, and purchases, and assists in establishing fiscal property management program goals, policies, and objectives. Identifies funding priorities; prepares financial justification; develops project selection and evaluation criteria; and develops policy briefing materials for senior officials. Oversees areas of financial analysis and development of new and/or improved processes and procedures designed to improve FEMS program services operations. This includes evaluating policies and procedures for the purpose of improving the efficiency and effectiveness in the development, management, and implementation of agency programs and operations.

Supervises the grants management function for the department including oversight of grants preparation grants submission and reporting. Performs research, evaluation, analysis, and development of new and/or improved processes and procedures designed to improve the agency's administrative, managerial, and operational efficiency. The work, also, supports the implementation and operations of FEMS and small business health options program (SHOP) related functions. Serves as a recognized authority for resource allocation for FEMS to include leading the analysis, planning, and administration of large-scale contracted service projects for purchasing, maintaining and servicing supplies and equipment for FEMS. Provides expert counsel and guidance regarding allocation of resources to agency senior and executive management helping them plan ahead for short-term needs and long-term goals. Manages multiple priorities including financial, budget, and contract administration.

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 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.

License and Certification
None
Working Condition/Environment
The work is performed in an office setting, meeting and conference room, and contractor work sites.

Other Significant Facts
The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of the DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a Security Sensitive position.

Tour of Duty
: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Pay Plan, Series, Grade
: CS

Promotional Potential –
No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment
: Career Service – Regular Appointment

Collective Bargaining Unit
: This position is not covered under the collective bargaining agreement.

Position Designation
: This position has been designated as
Security-Sensitive
. Pursuant to Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security-sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests: Criminal background check, Traffic record check, and Consumer credit check (as applicable), Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test, and post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test. As a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

*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.

EEO Statement:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.