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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Public Service Manager 1 - IDVA in Adel, Iowa
Public Service Manager 1 - IDVA
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Public Service Manager 1 - IDVA
Salary
$65,395.20 - $116,542.40 Annually
Location
Adel - 50003 - Dallas County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03808
Agency
670 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Affairs
Opening Date
05/07/2024
Closing Date
5/19/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Kim-mee Paone 641-753-4543
Description
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a full timePublic Service Manager 1.
Hours are 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Travel may be requested.
The IDVA Public Service Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision of employees assigned to the Veterans Benefits Office and the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Duties include, but not limited to:
• Oversee all interment operations at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in a dignified manner for all veterans and qualified family members.
• Coordinate with the Operations Executive Administrator to ensure the Iowa Veterans Cemetery is properly maintained.
• Attend and present appropriate information at public events as required.
• Conduct regular communication and coordination with relevant veteran related agencies and individuals within the State of Iowa to include: elected officials, veteran service organizations, the State Veterans Affairs Commission, boards of County Supervisors, County Veterans Affairs Commissions, and County Veteran Service Officers to ensure veteran programs and benefits are advocated for, designed, communicated, and distributed efficiently.
• Responsible for the administration of the budget for the Iowa Veterans Benefits Office and Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
As an employee of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Team oriented, positive work environment
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2024:
Single: $61/mo = employee share; $818/mo = state share
Family: $205/mo = employee share; $1,854/mo = state share
- National Choice option also available
Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2024:
Single: Free
Family: $46
Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum
**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.
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 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.
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/PublicServiceManager1-00784-60784-80784.pdf)
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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university?IF YES- How many years do you have of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?
Not applicable – I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college or university
No experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Less than two years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Two years to less than four years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Four or more years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?
Not applicable – I do not have experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Less than two years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Two years to less than four years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Four years to less than six years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Six years to less than eight years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Eight or more years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
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Do you have a minimum of four years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?IF YES
How many total years do you have of combined post-high school education and ADDITIONAL (not used to count for the first portion of the question) full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?
NOTE 1:30 thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
NOTE 2:Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
Not applicable – I do not have a minimum of four years of experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Four years to less than six years of combined post-high school education and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Six years to less than eight years of combined post-high school education and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Eight or more years of combined post-high school education and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
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Do you have two years of full-time work experience in program administration, development, management, or operations? IF YES - How many years do you have of a combination of GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work and ADDITIONAL (not used to count for the first portion question) full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations?
NOTE 1:24 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
NOTE 2:Graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is also equivalent to one year of full-time experience or education.
Not applicable – I do not have GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work or Iowa Certified Public Manager Program certification
Less than two years of combined GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Two years to less than four years of combined GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
Four or more years of combined GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work and full-time experience in program administration, development, management, or operations
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee - executive branch? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position for the State of Iowa?
Not applicable – I am not a State of Iowa employee
I do not have experience as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position for the state of Iowa
Less than 12 months of experience as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position for the state of Iowa
12 or more months of experience as a Public Service Supervisor or comparable specific management-level position for the state of Iowa
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State of Iowa
Agency
670 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Affairs
Address
7105 NW 70th Ave
Camp Dodge, Bldg 3465
Johnston, Iowa, 50131
Website
https://va.iowa.gov/
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