The mission of the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) is to strengthen individual and organizational performance and enable the District government to attract, develop, and retain a highly qualified, diverse workforce.
Summary of Services
DCHR offers executive management to District government officials and agencies by providing personnel-related services to help each agency meet daily mission mandates. Specific services provided include position classification and recruitment services, the interpretation of personnel-related policy, as well as oversight control (such as the adherence to regulatory requirements) for effective recruitment and staffing, strategic and financial restructuring through realignment assistance, and resource management. In addition, the agency provides District government employees with a variety of services, including employee benefits and compensation guidance, performance management, compliance, audit assessments, legal guidance on personnel matters, and learning and development.