Division Administrator

This is a non-merit, at-will position for the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Who We Are DIAL is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans, and is comprised of eight core operational divisions: Administration, Administrative Hearings, Building & Construction, Health & Safety, Investigations, OSHA, Professional Licensing, and Workers’ Compensation. DIAL’s mission is Achieve Compliance through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. Our goal is to be an effective, efficient and approachable regulatory agency. To accomplish our mission, the individual selected for this position will assist the department by providing leadership, vision, structure, and accountability to the Health & Safety division. What We’re Seeking Reporting to the Director the department, the Division Administrator ensures effective and efficient service delivery across all operational aspects for the division, providing overall management direction and oversight to areas including Long Term Care; Acute & Continuing Care; Fire Safety; and the Food Safety bureau. Serving as Administrator, you’ll develop and implement cost-effective solutions to improve efficiency, drive productivity through ensuring compliance with performance metrics, and work collaboratively with legal counsel, boards, and other groups to ensure the division is meeting DIAL’s regulatory goals within our procedural framework. The successful candidate for this fast-paced and critical position is a motivated, organized, and detailed leader. The position reports to the Director, and will be located in our headquarters located at 6200 Park Avenue near West Des Moines. Desired skills and abilities include: Demonstrated leader with team-building abilities Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people and leads a team of talented professionals and staff Detail-oriented and is highly responsive to colleagues and stakeholders Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct Commits to providing a high-quality service Possesses a high level of organization skills and is process-driven Responsibilities You will be an integral member of DIAL’s senior executive leadership team, providing direct leadership to the Health & Safety division in supporting the agency’s operations by: Continuously analyzing operational problems and implement timely, effective, and economical solutions. Ensuring collaboration, cooperation, and joint efficiencies while overseeing four bureaus Soliciting feedback from customers regarding division services Supervising and effectively managing division personnel Reporting activity regularly to the Director and Chief Operating Officer Keeping up to date with state and national trends, laws, and rules impacting areas of responsibility Developing the division's performance plan and providing data for the agency performance report Participating in the department's strategic plan Preparing and monitoring the division’s $26.4M budget What We Offer When you join DIAL, you help to make Iowa safer and healthier while enjoying an outstanding benefits package! In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer a great compensation package for all our full-time employees, including: Excellent pay and robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance Teleworking options after the first six months Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual Opportunities for professional development Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package Optional 401A plan with employer contribution. Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan). Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most. Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more) Access to an on-site employee fitness center E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. Background check required. Qualifications Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to seven years of full-time management-level work in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation. Eleven years of full-time management-level work experience in finance, human resources, engineering, law, social work, regulation, data processing, or program research or evaluation. a. Seven 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. a. Five 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. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Public Service Manager 1, Public Service Manager 2, or comparable specific management-level position. #J-18808-Ljbffr