DC Department of Human Resources

About DC Department of Human Resources

DCHR provides human resources management services that strengthen individual and organizational performance for a majority of the District's 35,000 employee workforce in various capacities, ranging from benefits to staffing services. Our mission is to foster a world-class culture that attracts, develops, and retains a well-qualified diverse workforce to carry out the District’s operations for the benefit of its residents, visitors, and customers. We strive to improve processes and programs for the betterment of District government employees, residents, applicants, and other stakeholders. We work to ensure we retain a workforce that is comprised of individuals with integrity, character, and dedication to Mayor Bowser’s vision for the District. DCHR is counseled from the Office of the Director, which also oversees the Office of the General Counsel and the agency’s six other divisions: Administrative Services, Audit and Compliance, Policy and Staffing Services, Workforce Development, Benefits and Retirement, and Compensation and Classification.