Executive Officer 1

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Iowa’s IOSHA seeks an Executive Officer 1 to lead transformation, coordinate projects, and improve processes from our Des Moines office. You will document workflows, test updates, train staff, and drive metrics-based improvements across programs.

You will analyze data to guide leadership on resource allocation and training strategies while managing key operations in a regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field and three years of professional-level work in program administration, development, operations, or management.
• Or seven years total education and/or full-time experience as described above.
• Alternate: one year in a related role plus two years of graduate education in public-service fields equals one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Document workflows and test software updates.
• Deliver staff training and identify system enhancements.
• Collect and analyze operational data to advise leadership on resource allocation, workflow optimization, and training strategies.
• Manage key programmatic operations within IOSHA.

Skills

Salesforce

Process mapping

Workflow analysis

Continuous improvement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

If you are passionate about helping protect Iowa's Workforce, driving project success, optimizing processes, and collaborating with a dedicated team, the Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA) is the place for you. IOSHA plays a critical role in safeguarding Iowa's workforce. We are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement, and we are looking for the right professional to help lead transformation.

IOSHA is a division of the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL). DIAL’s mission is to Achieve Compliance Through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. As an effective, efficient, and approachable regulatory agency comprised of eight core operational divisions, we are dedicated to protecting the health, safety, and well-being of all Iowans.

Based out of our Des Moines central office, the Executive Officer 1 serves as a project coordinator, process improvement leader, change manager, and systems trainer for IOSHA. In this role, you will lead inter-program initiatives, drive business process enhancements, and support data systems implementations. Responsibilities include documenting workflows, testing software updates, delivering staff training, and identifying system enhancements. By collecting and analyzing operational data, you will advise leadership on resource allocation, workflow optimizations, and training strategies while managing key programmatic operations.

We are looking for a motivated, highly organized professional with strong IT literacy and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Working knowledge of Salesforce platforms.
• Proven proficiency in process mapping, workflow analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems and guiding teams through organizational change.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, high professional standards, attention to detail, and a naturally inquisitive mindset.

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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. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

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 with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management.

2) A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

3) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. One year of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management; and b. 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 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, public health, 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.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes thirty months of fulltime work as a Program Planner (any level), Management Analyst (any level), or Administrative Assistant (any level).

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