D.C. Code § 1-1504.01: Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1980

(Effective April 17, 1980)

Prepared by the Mayor and transmitted to the Council of the District of Columbia on January 28, 1980, pursuant to the provisions of Section 422(12) of the District Charter.

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

I.

There is established, in the Executive Branch of the Government of the District of Columbia, the Department of Employment Services headed by a Director who shall perform the functions herein transferred, delegated, or otherwise assigned to him, and who shall have the authority to redelegate such functions as he deems necessary.

II.

The Department of Employment Services is established to provide opportunities for citizens and other eligible individuals to prepare for, find, and maintain gainful employment; to provide training and supportive services to the unemployed, underemployed and disadvantaged; to provide income maintenance to mitigate the effects of unemployment; and to promote the working conditions of wage earners by protecting their health, safety, wages, rights and benefits.

III.

D. The Office of the Deputy Director for Labor Standards Administration which is delegated the responsibility to insure better coordination between the Wage and Hour (W&H), the Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H) Programs, and to direct the expansion of the OS&H Program and the development of a sound Worker's Compensation Program for the District.

IV.

The functions contained herein are transferred to the Director and shall be performed by the following major organizational components of the Department:

A.

Carries out responsibilities through the delegation of major functions to a Deputy Director of Finance, Administration and Management, a Deputy Director of Program Operations and a Deputy Director of Labor Standards. Also the Director supervises the five staff office Assistant Directors listed below:

1.

Plans, coordinates and executes a public service program to increase community understanding of Department of Employment Services (DOES) programs and services. Solicits employers and potential employees to understand the workings of the labor market and benefit from DOES programs and services.

2.

Participates with public and private groups in affirmative cooperative actions to improve equal employment opportunity throughout the community.

3.

Provides a technical service program to various components of the agency on the interrelationships and linkages that occur between each component. Also works with grantee, subgrantee, contractors and subcontractors in the delivery of DOES programs.

4.

Assists in coordinating internal Department of Employment Services planning, ongoing performance against plan, analysis of the Department of Employment Services performance and related administrative support. Integrates related outside planning processes with those of the Department of Employment Services, provides guidance, technical assistance, and program assistance within the Department of Employment Services through operational research, training, and management, and provides input into the development and dissemination of a comprehensive management information system.

5.

Administers a comprehensive program to assure that all program activities and services administration and management practices, including a comprehensive employment and training plan supported with funds under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), Employment Service (ES), Unemployment Insurance (UI), and Work Incentive Program (WIN) legislation, comply with the provisions of the legislation, governing regulations and/or the terms of any ongoing agreements. Ensures that adequate monitoring coverage and appropriate actions on findings and recommendations are rendered on a timely basis.

B.

Programs are carried out in three support offices.

1.

Designs, establishes and maintains an integrated management system to include budgeting, accounting, managerial-financial reporting and control in accordance with applicable laws and regulations compatible with Department of Employment Services management needs. Plans, develops and administers a comprehensive management analysis program within the Department of Employment Services to insure an efficient and effective department; develops proposals and provides recommendations to technical agencies, state agencies, and private industry.

2.

Plans, develops, administers and implements a comprehensive information and data processing system. Receives, synthesizes and disseminates information in support of labor market research. Plans and develops information gathering, storage and retrieval systems. Designs and implements programs necessary to generate information required by the Department of Employment Services offices.

3.

Furnishes comprehensive logistical support services to administrative and operating components of the Department of Employment Services and its operating agents. Such services include: procurement of supplies, property and paperwork management, printing and duplication, mail and messenger services, safety and security services, and property maintenance.

C.

Programs are carried out in four support offices.

1.

Negotiates, recommends selection and finalizes all jurisdictional CETA and other appropriate contracts and subgrants and oversees the functions of contractors/subgrantees.

2.

Provides technical assistance on outreach, recruitment and employment service activities, and advises on assessment procedures for applicants for employment or training opportunities, including applicants having special needs in the labor market such as veterans, handicapped, disadvantaged, youth, women, offenders, welfare recipients, Spanish heritage and persons receiving UI benefits.

3.

Plans, develops and administers a program of comprehensive employment and training services to eligible clients to provide unemployment insurance benefits and comprehensive employment and employability development services through full service centers located in various locations in the District of Columbia.

4.

Controls and audits benefit payments, maintains records regarding benefit charges; receives and administers requests for transfer of wages from other states.

D.

Programs are carried out in three support units.

1.

Examines economic indicators and labor market conditions to determine an adequate and equitable minimum wage; provides the Wage-Hour Board with data requisite to the determination of the minimum wage.

2.

Advises and assists the Director regarding the administration and policies affecting the safety and health program.

3.

Will direct and maintain management of the Worker's Compensation Program.

V.

E. The Apprenticeship Council, established under the provisions of D.C. Code 36-122 [32-1402], with delegated authority set forth in Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1978. The Apprenticeship Council shall retain its powers, duties and functions under the Act approved May 21, 1946 (D.C. Code, Section 36-121 - 36-133 [32-1401 - 32-1413]), as amended.

VI.

Each advisory committee shall consist approximately of twenty-four members, three from each Ward of the District of Columbia. The Director of Employment Services shall appoint committee chairpersons and members with counsel from the Mayor and City Council. Each committee shall include men and women and have equal representation of employees, employers and the general public.

VII.

B. The D.C. Department of Labor as currently organized is hereby abolished.

VIII.

There is hereby transferred to the Director, Department of Employment Services, all powers, duties and functions assigned or delegated to the Director of the former D.C. Department of Labor as of the date of this Reorganization Plan. All positions, property, records and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available relating to the functions assigned to the Director are hereby transferred to the Department of Employment Services.