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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Public Service Manager 2/Bureau Chief in Des Moines, Iowa
Public Service Manager 2/Bureau Chief
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Public Service Manager 2/Bureau Chief
Salary
$96,096.00 - $136,822.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00328
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Opening Date
08/16/2024
Closing Date
9/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Point of Contact
idoe.hr@iowa.gov
To Apply
Applicants are encouraged to attach a resume to their NeoGov application
Description
Benefits
Job Description
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Education. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Iowa Department of Education’s mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential.
The Iowa Department of Education seeks a dedicated, Bureau Chief to ensure all students with disabilities experience a world-class education that meets their needs, inspires them, and prepares them for bright futures. The Bureau Chief will provide leadership and engagement to improve educational results and functional outcomes for children with disabilities (IDEA, Part B including 619).
Your Responsibilities:
Administer, supervise and provide leadership for the Bureau of Student Instruction, Evaluation and Services.
Provide guidance, coordination and oversight for federal and state programs related to the bureau, including regulation, technical assistance, professional learning and accountability.
Work in cooperation with the Deputy Director, Division Directors, Regional Special Education Directors and division Bureau Chiefs to direct and evaluate programs provided to and by districts and schools.
Advise the Deputy Director and Division Director on actions and needs of the bureau and its work.
Direct and coordinate the activities of the staff assigned to the Bureau.
Direct the preparation of the budget for the bureau, approve the use of funds, assign funding priorities, and assure that program requirements are addressed through resource allocation.
Supervise, support, and evaluate all bureau staff. Work closely with the Deputy Director and Division Directors on program needs, implementation issues and programs within the bureau.
Provide oversight of budget and expenditures for the bureau and as it relates to division needs.
Provide guidance to Department policy and practice, and overall support needed for successful implementation and supervision.
Administer provisions of Chapter 256B of the Iowa Code.
Oversee and actively manage general supervision duties to inform, prevent and correct noncompliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Provide general supervision over the administration of special education programs to children with disabilities provided in the public schools and compliance monitoring procedures in state operated special education programs of the Board of Regents and the Department of Human Services.
Coordinate activities within the Department of Education as well as other public and private agencies serving children with disabilities, either directly or in an advocacy role.
Work in collaboration with the Division Director and Chief of the Bureau of Accountability, Accreditation and Fiscal and Data Analysis to analyze policy, respond to legislative requests, provide oral and written reports to various constituents.
Oversee and support the coordination of services provided to AEAs and districts to support effective special education service delivery and to improve the success of learners receiving IDEA services, ages 3 to 21. This includes 1) development of professional learning, 2) building/ensuring capacity of providers of professional learning and coaches, and 3) ensuring fidelity of implementation.
Support the Director and Special Education Deputy Director's priorities through performing other duties as assigned.
Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.
If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contactidoe.hr@iowa.gov.
Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; some nights and weekends, occasional in-state and out-of-state travel
A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:
Passion for accomplishing common goals in pursuit of public service
Ability to work collaboratively on, and provide leadership for, high-performing teams
Ability to work independently, moving projects forward with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret and break down highly technical and regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities
Collaborative, positive work environment
Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow
Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country
Employee discounts from a variety of vendors
Competitive salary and benefits package:
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to six years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.
2) Ten years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation.
3) All of the following (a and b):
a. Six years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
4) All of the following (a, b, and c):
a. Four years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation; and
b. A combination of a total of four years of education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and
c. A combination of a total of two years of graduate-level education and full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, law, education, engineering) equals one year of full-time experience. Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
5) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1 or comparable specific management-level position.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/PublicServiceManager2-00786-60786-80786.pdf)
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
282 Iowa Department of Education
Address
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://www.educateiowa.gov/
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