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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Performance Results Facilitator - Legislative Liaison and Public Information Officer in Des Moines, Iowa
Performance Results Facilitator - Legislative Liaison and Public Information Officer
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Performance Results Facilitator - Legislative Liaison and Public Information Officer
Salary
$78,041.60 - $120,036.80 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-04300
Agency
532 Iowa Department of Management
Opening Date
06/14/2024
Closing Date
6/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Abbey Carter (abigail.carter@iowa.gov)
Description
Benefits
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Management (DOM) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Performance Results Facilitator with Legislative Liaison and Public Information Officer duties. This multifaceted role requires exceptional communication, coordination, and advocacy skills to effectively represent and advance the mission, goals, programs, and needs of the DOM before various legislative bodies, state and federal agencies, and the public.
Key Responsibilities:
Legislative Liaison
Represent the DOM and the department director before the General Assembly.
Facilitate communication among General Assembly members, the Legislative Services Agency, legislative caucus staff members, the director, agency, and other stakeholders.
Communicate information about the mission, goals, programs, and needs of the DOM.
Attend all relevant budget subcommittees, legislative subcommittees, ad hoc committees, administrative rules review committees, and policy committee meetings.
Advocate for the DOM's budget and legislative priorities and initiatives.
Respond to requests for information and data from legislators, legislative staff, and the Legislative Services Agency.
Coordinate the department's response for fiscal notes requested by legislative staff.
Schedule and design annual presentations to relevant legislative committees.
Serve as the administrative rules coordinator for the department.
Appear before the Administrative Rules Review Committee and work to coordinate the successful adoption of DOM rules and changes.
Public Information Officer
Serve as the public information officer of record for the DOM.
Provide statewide coordination for communication of relevant issues for the governor's office and other agencies.
Draft, review, and distribute press releases; respond to press inquiries; send relevant press clippings to the director and agency staff.
Review and approve draft press responses and draft press releases.
Participate in the DOM communication team by attending meetings, providing feedback, and assisting in the planning/implementation of the overall DOM communications plan.
Performance Results Facilitator
Develop and execute change management plans for enterprise-level projects.
Support capacity building by creating Change Champions/Lean coordinators within departments.
Advocate for OCM/Lean practices across the Executive Branch.
Assist in selecting process improvement projects aligned with enterprise goals.
Required Qualifications:
Proven experience in legislative affairs, public relations, and administrative rule processes
Strong understanding of state and federal legislative processes and protocols.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively advocate for policy and budget priorities
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or related field
Experience working within a state government or legislative environment
Familiarity with Iowa’s legislative and administrative processes
Please note, candidates for this position must reside in the state of Iowa at the time of starting the role.
Employer Highlights:
We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Background check requirements
After a conditional offer of employment has been made, and as the final step in the hiring process, candidates for this position will be subject to a background investigation, which may include but may not be limited to a verification of a candidate's education, previous employment/work history, contact of personal references, motor vehicle records, and a criminal history check (including through Federal, State, or Local criminal justice agencies).
Information gathered as part of such background investigation will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by Iowa Code section 22.7, 8B.4A, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations; provided that, to the extent permitted by applicable law, such information shall be available to candidates upon request.
This is a non-merit position with Iowa Department of Management.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equal to four years of progressively responsible, performance management, process improvement or risk management work;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting 30 semester hours of graduate level coursework from an accredited college or university oriented toward performance management, process improvement or risk management for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years;
OR
completion of an accredited performance management, process improvement or risk management certificate program may be substituted for one year of the required experience;
OR
employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as a performance results practitioner.
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/PerformanceResultsFacilitator-00717.pdf)
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
532 Iowa Department of Management
Address
State Capitol Building, Room 13
1007 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
https://dom.iowa.gov/
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