<p>General Job Information</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>This position is in the Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB), Marketing Operations, Securities Bureau. The mission of DISB is to protect the interests of District of Columbia consumers from unfair and abusive practices, while providing an equitable business arena for the regulated entities operating in Washington, D.C.</p> <p>The incumbent in this role is responsible for educating consumers through outreach and educational programs to increase awareness of financial and investment fraud, opportunities, and risks.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>Identifies specific needs of the public regarding investor education and consumer protection by creating and delivering programs for all demographics to reduce the instances of financial fraud throughout the District of Columbia. Provides leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of investor education programs to fulfill the mandate of the Securities Division in providing investor education to</p> <p>District of Columbia residents. Creates and delivers educational programs to increase awareness of the agency's consumer education resources, helps consumers make informed investment decisions to avoid becoming victims of fraud, and understands how to file a complaint. Creates and distributes engaging content, including press releases, social media posts, and website copy. Develops and implements communication strategies through all types of media to promote investor confidence, provide information about investing that is understandable, and increase public awareness of securities laws to prevent violations.</p> <p>Licenses and Certifications</p> <p>None</p> <p>Qualifications and Education</p> <p>Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.</p> <p>Working Conditions/Environment</p> <p>The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. The work requires periods of standing, bending, stooping, and carrying of light items.</p> <p>Other Significant Facts</p> <p>Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:15 am to 4:45 pm</p> <p>Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-301-13</p> <p>Promotion Potential: No Known promotion potential.</p> <p>Duration of Appointment: Career Services - Regular Appointment.</p> <p>Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in a collective bargaining unit (AFSCME 2743), and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.</p> <p>Position Designation: This job is classified as "security sensitive" due to the position's duties and responsibilities. Security sensitive positions are positions of special trust that may be reasonably expected to affect the access to or control of activities, systems, or resources that are subject to misappropriation, malicious mischief, damage, or loss or impairment of control of communication.</p> <p>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.</p>