Class Code: 00781
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE 1
DEFINITION
Performs
supervisory management work directing a program or an organizational segment
thereof that represents a limited 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.
WORK EXAMPLES
Supervises
and evaluates work of subordinates; effectively recommends personnel actions
related to selection, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work
schedules and assignments, disciplinary procedures, and administers personnel
and related policies and procedures.
Provides
financial and program/operational data for higher-level management decisions.
Establishes/adjusts
schedules, priorities and deadlines for regular and special work assignments;
collaborates with higher levels of management in making decisions relating to
major changes in work plans or operations.
Coordinates
work activities with others in matters that directly impact assigned program
operations.
Determines
staff resources, equipment, facilities and other resources needed to accomplish
work assignments and makes minor adjustments as deemed appropriate.
Keeps
supervisors/employees informed about management policies, procedures and
practices and provides written/verbal instructions on work activities that do
not fall within current operating guidelines.
Implements
agency personnel management programs/procedures (e.g., equal employment
opportunity, career development, training, overtime policies, grievance and
safety practices).
Attempts
to resolve formal grievances that cannot be settled by first line supervisors
and proposes specific disciplinary action (suspension, demotion, dismissal,
etc.) that is consistent with the problem and facts to higher-level management;
participates in the selection and discipline of program/organizational employees.
Advises
higher-level management on work problems/relationships with other programs and
their impact on those programs.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge
of the basic principles, techniques and methods utilized in a specific
occupational field, e.g., finance, personnel, economics, business regulation,
service delivery systems, etc., and how these program activities relate to the
overall mission of the agency.
Knowledge
of general management principles, techniques and methods as they relate to
investigating and resolving problems and issues which impact on program
operation.
Knowledge
of the organization served and its mission.
Knowledge
of the purpose of the work directed, its relative importance and how it fits
within the total operational structure.
Ability
to communicate with others effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability
to understand and further management goals as they affect short and long-range
work operations.
Ability
to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical
solutions toward their resolution.
Ability
to represent the program activity within and outside the organization and gain
support for goals and objectives.
Ability
to integrate and coordinate specific program operations into a cohesive,
responsive organization.
Ability
to utilize effective public administration principles, techniques and concepts
in meeting the organizational and operating needs of management.
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.
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation
from an accredited four year college or university and three years of full-time
professional level experience in program administration, development,
management or operations;
OR
an equivalent
combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester hours for
each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of four years;
OR
graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program
may substitute for one year of education or one year of experience;
OR
an equivalent
combination of education and experience substituting twenty-four semester hours
of graduate level course work in a curriculum such as social work, law,
education, engineering, or public or business administration for each year of
the required work experience to a maximum substitution of two years;
OR
employees with current
continuous experience in the state executive branch will qualify with six years
of the required education and experience.
Designated
positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required
Commercial Drivers License and endorsements within a period of time as
determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
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
140 data processing
146 disabilities
186 education
193 employment service programs
208 financial management (accounting,
auditing, budgeting, economics, finance)
280 human/social service 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
518 physical sciences
524 personnel
535 public health
538 purchasing
596 refugee resettlement services
598 retail sales management
602 real estate
661 statistics
709 transportation planning
749 veterinary medicine, dr.
752 vocational rehabilitation
875 architecture (registered)
895 veteran – honorable discharge
Applicants wishing to
be considered for such designated positions must list applicable coursework,
experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the application.
Effective Date: 5/06
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