IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2
Performs
duties at a journey level to ensure/support compliance with department enforced
state and federal laws, rules, guidelines and program requirements; performs
related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for
illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for
position classification decisions.
Confers
and corresponds with attorneys and other concerned parties to acquire
information on matters involving department actions or sanctions; advises
department staff on the legality of procedures; recommends action to ensure
compliance with state and federal laws, rules, guidelines and program
requirements based upon review and analysis of relevant facts, data, policies
and information.
Prepares
legal documents, litigation packages, formal citations, audit recommendations,
position papers and other material for use in administrative proceedings or
enforcement actions; represents the department at administrative proceedings as
required; prepares proposals for amendments to statutory provisions, rules,
guidelines or procedures to provide more effective compliance and enforcement
activities as well as improved department operations.
Maintains
liaison with the Iowa Attorney General’s staff, program administrators or
directors, and concerned parties to obtain or convey information on cases,
investigative audits or management studies referred for compliance or
enforcement action.
Develops
and administers a quality assurance program through the establishment of
policies, procedures, and corrective action plans which monitor compliance with
federal, state, and/or private licensure, certification rules and laws.
Provides
guidance to entry-level officers.
Knowledge
of administrative and common law, or financial/program management as it
pertains to the compliance program to which assigned.
Knowledge
of investigative or auditing techniques as they apply to the program to which
assigned.
Knowledge
of specific laws, court decisions, federal and state administrative procedures
and program guidelines, as well as established precedents applicable to the
employing department's programs.
Knowledge
of appeal rights and remedies as set forth in pertinent laws and administrative
rules of the employing department.
Ability
to analyze facts and make sound decisions based on evidence presented and
applicable laws, rules, and precedents.
Ability
to deal tactfully with public officials, business people, attorneys, and the
public.
Ability
to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing technical matters.
Ability
to provide advice and recommendations to agency staff.
Displays
high standards of ethical conduct.
Exhibits honesty and integrity.
Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works
and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their
needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays
a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing
assignments efficiently. Works with
minimal supervision. Demonstrates
responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Responds
appropriately to supervision. Follows
policy and cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns
behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages
and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses
information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the
audience and nature of the information.
Listens to others and responds appropriately.
Graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to five
years of full-time responsible investigative or closely related work which
involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or
regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal
or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review
to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with
program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or
related documents required for organizational operations;
OR
graduation from an
accredited school of nursing and experience equal to five years of full-time
work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws
governing health care administration or quality assurance review as determined
through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program
requirements;
OR
graduation from an
accredited school of law and experience equal to two years of full-time work in
the practice of law or in performing the above qualifying work;
OR
any equivalent combination
of qualifying education and experience totaling nine years on the basis that 30
semester hours of college or university course work is equal to one year of
experience;
OR
employees with current
continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience
equal to 18 months of full-time work as a Compliance Officer 1.
For
designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of
Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may
request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of
education or six months of experience, or a combination of both or a specific
certificate, license or endorsement in the following areas:
007 agricultural engineering
097 civil engineering
171 earth science
209 Student Loan/Financial Aid Administration
210 finance
211 income maintenance
242 geology
280 human/social services
281 hydrology
294 housing compliance experience
354 law degree
407 psychology (Master’s degree in psychology
and one year of professional psychology experience
415 mortgage lending experience
533 property and casualty insurance
602 real estate
762 water resources
872 registered nurse
899 registered dietician
Applicants wishing to be
considered for such designated positions must list applicable coursework,
experience, certificate, license or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date: 12/05 JN