Class Code: 00713
90713
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
EXECUTIVE OFFICER 4
Performs non-supervisory program management work directing
a program/organizational segment thereof that constitutes a bureau or division
and represents a major part of an agency’s total operations 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.
Develops or directs the development of program/project
plan including a mission statement, goals/objectives and policies/procedures;
determines financial/technological resources, staffing requirements and
evaluation/reporting procedures.
Develops or directs the development of an
implementation/evaluation methodology and coordinates all aspects of the
program/project in its various stages with all individuals functionally
assigned to the program/project.
Drafts or directs the drafting of internal procedures
for improving coordination between staff; keeps employees informed of
management goals/objectives and ensures that new or revised procedures are
implemented; works to maintain/improve working relationships with internal
agency components, community groups and other state, local, or federal
agencies.
Collaborates with the highest levels of agency
management on organizational/financial management matters; evaluates/resolves
operational problems and prepares supporting justification for equipment,
facilities, budget, and staffing; attends management planning/policy-making
meetings and provides necessary input.
Serves in a leadership capacity or as a key player in
activities that involve representatives from the community, business, politics
and service providers.
Maintains contact with businesses, interest groups and
other public/private organizations through written business communications
(reports, letters, memos and position papers) and makes oral presentations.
Drafts or directs the drafting of administrative
rules, legislative proposals and policies/procedures; determines their impact
and informs agency management, customers and program/project staff.
Analyzes a variety of information (e.g., state and federal laws, rules or regulations) and recommends solutions for resolving program/project administration problems.
Knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques and trends applicable to public administration including financial and other resource management, labor relations, objective and plan development, coordination, communication, evaluation, and public relations.
Knowledge of the organizational structure, functions, procedures,
and applicable regulatory requirements for the organization served.
Knowledge of the social, environmental, legal,
technological, and political factors impacting the programs, projects, and
services delivered.
Knowledge of source materials, guidelines, and methods
which can be used to resolve complex problems not always covered by precedents.
Knowledge of the Iowa General Assembly and
Ability to coordinate people and other resources
required to accomplish objectives without use of supervisory authority.
Ability to read and interpret complex federal and
state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures in order to manage programs,
projects or services and present solution to processes.
Ability to present managerial, technical, and business
related material in writing in a manner that will persuade, interpret, and
inform a wide variety groups, persons, and clients.
Ability to speak to groups and individuals in order to
persuade, interpret, and inform people with a wide variety of communication
skills, interests, needs, and conflicting views.
Ability to solve complicated program administrative
and governmental services delivery problems requiring evaluation of complex
information from a variety of sources with few precedents.
Ability to see problems, situations, or people from
different perspectives that allow opportunities for new or innovative
solutions.
Ability to focus on the key elements of complex
programs and projects.
Ability to develop and foster teamwork and motivate a
group not bound by organization authority.
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.
Sufficient stability to
respond to intensely emotional reactions, to adjust to work pressures, change,
or difficult situations without being negatively impacted by stress.
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university and the equivalent of six years of full-time management oriented experience in a recognized administrative support area, e.g., finance, personnel, engineering, law, regulation, human resource management, data processing, program research or evaluation;
OR
substitution
of experience of the caliber and scope indicated above for the required
undergraduate college education on the basis one year of qualifying experience
is equivalent to one year of undergraduate education;
OR
graduation
from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program may substitute for one year of
education or one year of experience;
OR
substitution
of twenty-four hours of graduate level coursework in a special program curriculum,
e.g., Social Work, Law, Education, Engineering, Public or Business
Administration for each year of the required experience to a maximum
substitution of two years;
OR
employees
with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that
includes the equivalent of twelve months of full-time experience as an
Executive Officer 3 or two years as an Executive Officer 2 or comparable level
management level positions shall be considered as qualified.
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, six months of experience, or a combination of both, or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the following areas:
006 agriculture
010 amusement
rides - inspection, installation, maintenance
025 American
sign language (ASL)
035 engineering
038 air
brakes unrestricted
054 biological
sciences
107 criminal
justice (including enforcement, courts, corrections)
109 curator
- museum management
112 civil
rights/affirmative action
118 commercial
drivers license class B
120 unrestricted
chauffeurs license class D
140 data
processing
146 disabilities
186 education
193 employment
service programs
208 financial management (accounting, auditing, budgeting,
economics, finance)
280 human/social
services programs
289 hazardous
materials endorsement
313 industrial
hygiene
317 investigations
354 law degree
358 library
science
397 mental
health
406 mass
communications
407 psychology
449 natural
sciences
450 natural
resources
453 nursing
500 passenger
endorsement
518 physical
sciences
524 personnel
535 public
health
538 purchasing
596 refugee
resettlement services
598 retail
sales management
602 real
estate
661 statistics
701 teleprocessing/data
communications
709 transportation
planning
Information Assurance
720 policy
development
721 risk
management
723 security
awareness, training and education
724 privacy
725 security
audits
727 risk
assessment
729 business
continuity/disaster recovery
734 security
program development and implementation
749 veterinary
medicine, Dr.
752 vocational
rehabilitation
875 architecture
(registered)
880 marketing
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certification, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective Date: 1/06
DF