Mayor Williams Supports Judy Banks for Director of
Personnel
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Judy Banks
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(Washington, DC) At his weekly press conference this
morning, Mayor Anthony Williams introduced Judy D. Banks as his nominee
for Director of Personnel. He also named Carol J. Mitten, MAI, as the
new Director of the Office of Property Management.
Ms. Banks has served the District government for more
than 28 years, including two terms as Interim Director of Personnel.
Prior to rejoining the DC Office of Personnel in 2002, Ms. Banks was the
Director of the Office of Pay and Retirement, within the Office of the
Chief Financial Officer
Mayor Williams stated, "I have great confidence in
Judy Banks. She has served the District for over 25 years. Of all of
those who applied for the job, Judy Banks was clearly the most
qualified. We want the best person available for this position and she
is the one. She has done an excellent job serving as Interim Director.
Her confirmation hearing is scheduled for early November, and any
questions concerning her residency will be discussed with the Council at
that time."
Ms. Banks is a past president of the Government Finance
Officer's Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area. She earned a
bachelor's degree in history from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Judy D. Banks has served the District government in a
variety of management positions for more than 28 years. For the past
year, she has been the Interim Director of the D.C. Office of Personnel
(DCOP), where she served as the primary advisor to the mayor on human
resources issues and programs. She oversees a staff of 130 human
resources professionals, a budget of more than $14 million, and manages
human resources programs that affect all of the District government's
employees.
Prior to joining DCOP, Ms. Banks was the Director of the
Office of Pay and Retirement Services, an office within the Office of
the Chief Financial Officer's (OCFO) Office of Financial Operations and
Systems. In this position, Ms. Banks was the primary advisor to the
mayor and chief financial officer on pension, payroll and related human
resources programs. Prior to serving in the OCFO, Ms. Banks held several
positions with the District, including Interim Director of Personnel,
Director of the Central Employment Information Center, Associate
Director of Personnel for Field Operations, and Associate Director of
Personnel for Administration and Finance.
Ms. Banks' accomplishments include her partnership with
George Washington University and the Brookings Institute to design a
citywide, high-level human resources development program as well as the
Certified Public Managers Program, a certification program in public
management for mid-level managers.
Ms. Banks is a past president of the Government Finance
Officer's Association (GFOA) of the Washington Metropolitan Area and was
chairman of the national GFOA's Black Caucus. She earned a bachelor's
degree in history from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
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The Government of the District of Columbia is seeking a
Director to lead the Office of Personnel. The Director of Personnel is
responsible to the Mayor, is a member of the Mayor's Cabinet, and
participates in the highest level of policy making. The Director reports
to the Deputy Mayor for Operations and is responsible for planning,
directing and administering a comprehensive human resources and
personnel management program for the District of Columbia Government.
The Director oversees recruitment and selection; employee records and
certifications; classification, compensation and benefits; testing and
validation; training and organizational development; policy related to
personnel regulations; performance management; employee/management
relations; and human resources information systems (HRIS).
The incumbent has the responsibility and authority to
determine policies, establish goals, recommend plans, execute broad
programs, commit available resources, and make major decisions in
administering a comprehensive personnel program. The Director
collaborates with the Deputy Mayor and other senior level government
officials on all phases of the refinement of the District of Columbia
government's independent merit system. The Director also acts as the
chief policy advisor to the Mayor regarding human resources, personnel
management and employee development initiatives.
The selected individual must possess extensive knowledge
of human resources administration and the principles and practices of
modern public merit system administration; expert knowledge of
management principles, procedures and techniques; demonstrated skill in
public speaking and writing; and knowledge of customer service theory
and practices, business process redesign practices, procurement,
contract management and oversight, financial management and program
evaluation.
This position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent
experience. A master's degree is highly preferred. An extensive human
resources management background, either in a municipal, governmental, or
large private sector organization is highly recommended. A demonstrated
background providing leadership to a diverse group of managers and
workforce is necessary. Salary and benefits: $105,963 - $121,067
(negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Full-time residency
within the District of Columbia is a requirement and must be
accomplished within the first six months of employment. Open until
filled.
All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume,
which should specifically address the applicant's experience in those
areas listed in the qualification criteria, including the size and
composition of staff supervised, the size and mix of systems responsible
for, and the size of budgets and other significant indicators. Please
send all application materials electronically to: Kenyatta L. Uzzell,
Executive Recruitment Manager, DC Office of Personnel: Kenyatta.Uzzell@dc.gov.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C.
Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section
2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) 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, source of income, or place of
residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination
which 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.
SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: An individual
selected for employment in the District Government on or after January
1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under District government civilian
retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of
annuity allocable to the period of employment.
E.O.E.
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