Class Code: 00838
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
IPERS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
DEFINITION
Provides dedicated leadership in, and assures the
effective development and administration of, the Iowa Public Employees’
Retirement System and the federal-state agreement providing Social Security for
public employees in Iowa, in accordance with applicable State and Federal
laws. Performs under the general
direction of the Governor of the State of Iowa, and with accountability to the
Investment Board and the Benefits Advisory Committee of the Iowa Public
Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS), and the Legislature of the State of Iowa.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Ensures compliance with all fiduciary principles
associated with the management and administration of IPERS.
Oversees the development, refinement,
implementation and monitoring of strategic and operational plans, management
goals and objectives, and internal policies and procedures.
Oversees the evaluation of IPERS’ staff and
contractor performance relative to the System’s goals and policies.
Directly supervises the System’s Internal Audit
function and staff.
Oversees the development, refinement,
implementation and monitoring of a strategic staffing plan which examines
staffing needs in the context of changing demographics, technology application,
and effective resource utilization and development.
Oversees the design, promotion, delivery, and
quality of programs, products, and services.
Oversees, in conjunction with the IPERS’
Investment Board, the actuarial services and data received by the System, to
ensure sound evaluation of the System’s financial status and availability of
adequate funding for the System’s obligations and expenses.
Encourages and facilitates the growth and
development of the IPERS’ staff.
Leads IPERS’ management team in determination of
departmental policy, identification and resolution of problems affecting IPERS
as a whole, identification of special projects, and the sharing of program
information between work units.
Oversees System’s liaison to the Iowa Legislature
and directs policy related to legislative communications and relationships.
Oversees the development and monitors the
implementation of the IPERS budget in accordance with all applicable laws.
Monitors and comments upon developments at the
federal government level which impact public employee retirement systems by
submitting appropriate recommendations or comments to the Congress or related
agencies.
Ensures the participation of IPERS in appropriate
regional and national associations involved in retirement plan administration.
Ensures the participation of a liaison with
employee organizations, government administrators, and others concerning
matters related to IPERS’ programs.
Demonstrates a high level of leadership ability,
a commitment to collegial decision-making, and proven abilities to work and
communicate effectively with persons and organizations of diverse opinions,
positions and backgrounds.
Possesses a strong commitment to fiduciary principles,
and the honoring of these, throughout all aspects of IPERS endeavors, including
all actions and communications with staff, members, and policy makers.
Knowledge of the principles, functions, regulatory
requirements and current trends in public pension plan administration,
including financial management, investment asset management, benefit design and
delivery, legal administration and operations administration.
Ensures that work is performed in a quality and
cost-effective manner with member and stakeholder service as the highest
priority.
Knowledge of state and federal laws, legislative
processes, regulations, standards, and policies governing public retirement and
old age and survivors’ insurance systems.
Knowledge of federal and other state retirement
benefit programs.
Knowledge of actuarial principles and terminology, and
the role of actuarial factors in soundly funding retirement systems and paying
promised benefits.
Knowledge of human resource management principles and
methods; commitment to fostering a team spirit and the creation of a dynamic,
employee friendly work environment.
Ability to represent IPERS’ programs both within and
without State government, and to gain support for the System’s goals and
objectives.
Demonstrated ability to oversee the development of
strategic plans, program objectives and performance measurement systems and to
assess progress toward achievement of objectives.
Proven ability to build relationships with government
officials, including other Department Directors, the Executive Branch staff,
and members of the General Assembly.
Experience in developing policy and objectives in
coordination with other organizations and agencies.
Displays the highest standards of ethical
conduct. Consistently demonstrates
honesty and integrity.
Works and communicates with internal and external
members and customers, including but not limited to the IPERS Investment Board
and the IPERS Benefits Advisory Committee in an effective, respectful, polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited four-year college
or university with an emphasis in business or public administration. Prefer a J.D., M.B.A., M.P.A. or other
post-graduate degree related to pension plan administration. Five years of full-time progressively more
responsible management work with a statewide public pension system with
responsibilities comparable to IPERS.
Preferred qualifications include training or experience in political
science and personnel or human resource administration.
Effective Date: 6/02
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