D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E805
If the STEP 1 grievance process, as set forth in § 804, does not resolve the grievance to the satisfaction of the employee, the employee may follow the STEP 2 grievance procedures set forth in this section.
An employee shall initiate the STEP 2 grievance procedures by filing the following materials with the appropriate Assistant Superintendent, division head, or office director:
An employee shall file the STEP 2 grievance within five (5) working days of the receipt of the written answer to the STEP 1 grievance, or within five (5) working days of the date when the written answer should have been received.
The Assistant Superintendent or other official to whom the STEP 2 grievance is submitted shall hold a STEP 2 conference with the employee and other persons involved in the STEP 1 process, including the employee's representative, if any. The STEP 2 conference shall be held within five (5) working days of the receipt of the STEP 2 grievance.
The Assistant Superintendent or official conducting the STEP 2 conference shall give to the employee a written answer to the grievance within five (5) working days of the conference.
If the employee does not receive a written answer to the grievance within five (5) working days of the STEP 2 conference, the employee shall have the right to pursue the STEP 3 grievance procedures, pursuant to § 806.
At the STEP 2 conference, one (1) person shall be designated as chief spokesperson on each side; however, this shall not preclude the participation of any person attending the conference pursuant to § 805.4.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E805