Public Health Systems Project Manager (Executive Officer 3)
We are seeking a Public Health Systems Project Manager (Executive Officer 3).
Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Public Health Systems Project Manager. This person will coordinate the Division of Public Health and Public Health system efforts related to HHS systems development and performance improvement change impacting the HHS service delivery systems. This position will work across all HHS divisions, including interacting directly with HHS Leadership and other managers to coordinate the management and change of public health components of the HHS service delivery systems. Engagement with HHS leadership, other state agencies, local public health partners, professional associations and others is a key role for this position in order to ensure clarity in the future needs and delivery model for public health in Iowa. This role will require strong leadership, project management, and performance improvement skills.
Iowa HHS is a mission-driven organization, which works every day to help Iowans live healthy independent lives. The work is rewarding and challenging. Come to work with an agency that truly makes a difference.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the Public Health aspects of the HHS system development and performance plan.
- Develop and implement internal procedures for improving coordination between the Public Health and other Divisions engaging in service delivery system development.
- Analyze state and federal laws, funding requirements, policies, and best practice guidelines for impacts on HHS systems development work.
- Serve as team lead to oversee and manage the Public Health system development team, comprised of Public Health Division Senior leadership and key staff.
- Convene and facilitate division-wide steering committees to ensure coordination and implementation of initiatives for HHS system development efforts.
- Collaborate and serve as a consultant for the Public Health Division Director and the HHS leadership team on data strategy initiatives.
- Determine necessary financial/technological resources, staffing requirements, and evaluation/reporting procedures.
How to Apply:
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Benefits:
We have a great total compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:
- Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for more details)
- Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)
- Sick Leave (144 hours/year)
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Director’s Statement:
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).
E-Verify Statement:
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Qualifications
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 five years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management.
2) A total of nine 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. Three years 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 twelve months of full-time work as an Executive Officer 2 or two years of full-time work as an Executive Officer 1 or comparable specific management-level position.
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