Data, Reporting and Program Support Section Chief - Public Service Manager 1

Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Education seeks a Public Service Manager 1 to lead the Data, Reporting, and Program Support Section. This role involves overseeing Child Nutrition Programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership to staff. Ideal candidates will have a passion for public service, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Employee discounts

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Bureau staff and oversee Child Nutrition Programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
• Oversee data collection and reporting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Project Management

Technical Assistance

Conflict Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Job description

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 Public Service Manager 1 overseeing the Data, Reporting and Program Support Section will be an integral member of the Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to Bureau staff assigned to the Data, Reporting and Program Support Section.

• Provide oversight of programs that support Child Nutrition Programs including procurement, USDA Foods, data system operations, Farm to Child Nutrition Programs.

• Complete federal reporting. Ensure accurate data is collected and reported.

• Ensure secure data collection, transfer and storage of program data in the bureau.

• Interpret, monitor, and enforce federal and state law, complex regulations, and policies to oversee compliance.

• Oversee the development of internal Standard Operating Procedures and Policies for enhanced coordination and consistency among internal bureau staff in the implementation of USDA and Iowa rules and regulations.

• Provide general oversight of section staff members assigned to ensuring the bureau data system is operating effectively, testing and implementing enhancements and communicating with the data system vendor. Oversee contracts and payments.

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.

DESIRABLE (OR) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time and meeting deadlines;
• Experience being detail-oriented with ability to apply established procedures and requirements into practice with speed and accuracy;
• Willing to travel and willingness to remain out of home location overnight on occasion as the job requires (primarily in-state travel);
• Proficiency with office software applications, e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft access and ability to learn other custom software applications including web-based systems;
• Experience in government regulation implementation;
• Experience working with USDA Child Nutrition Programs preferred.

If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please contact [e-mail] .

To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through the NEOGov online application process.

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 pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service
• Strong technical skills
• Strategic and analytical mindset
• Ability to work in complex situations and meet deadlines while leading teams as a non-traditional leader (no supervisory authority)
• Experience providing technical assistance and professional learning to educators
• Ability to interpret and break down highly technical or regulatory language, and present information in an understandable manner
• Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management
• Conflict resolution and 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:

https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf

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 four years of full-time work in program administration, development, management, or operations.

2) Eight years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations.

3) All of the following (a and b): a. Four years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; 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. Two years of full-time work experience work in program administration, development, management, or operations; 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 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 one year of full-time work as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position.
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