IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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HUMAN
RESOURCES
COMPLIANCE OFFICER
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DEFINITION |
Performs
journey level professional work to ensure/support compliance with department
enforced state and federal laws, rules, guidelines and program requirements;
performs related work as required.
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The Work
Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not
intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions. |
WORK EXAMPLES |
Confers
and corresponds with attorneys and other concerned parties to acquire
information on matters involving department actions or sanctions; advises
department staff on the legality of procedures; recommends action to ensure
compliance with state and federal laws, rules, guidelines and program
requirements based upon review and analysis of relevant facts, data, policies
and information.
Prepares
legal documents, litigation packages, formal citations, audit recommendations,
position papers and other material for use in administrative proceedings or
enforcement actions; represents the department at administrative proceedings as
required; prepares proposals for amendments to statutory provisions, rules,
guidelines or procedures to provide more effective compliance and enforcement
activities as well as improved department operations.
Maintains
liaison with the Iowa Attorney General’s staff, program administrators or
directors, and concerned parties to obtain or convey information on cases,
investigative audits or management studies referred for compliance or
enforcement action.
Develops
and administers a quality assurance program through the establishment of
policies, procedures, and corrective action plans which monitor compliance with
federal, state, and/or private licensure, certification rules and laws.
Provides guidance to entry-level
officers.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED |
Knowledge
of administrative and common law, or financial/program management as it
pertains to the compliance program to which assigned.
Knowledge
of investigative or auditing techniques as they apply to the program to which
assigned.
Knowledge
of specific laws, court decisions, federal and state administrative procedures
and program guidelines, as well as established precedents applicable to the
employing department's programs.
Knowledge
of appeal rights and remedies as set forth in pertinent laws and administrative
rules of the employing department.
Ability
to analyze facts and make sound decisions based on evidence presented and
applicable laws, rules, and precedents.
Ability to deal tactfully with public
officials, business people, attorneys, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively,
orally, and in writing technical matters.
Ability to provide advice and
recommendations to agency staff.
Displays high standards of ethical
conduct. Refrains from dishonest
behavior.
Works
and communicates with all clients and customers providing quality professional service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort,
attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with
minimal supervision.
Follows
policy and cooperates with supervisors.
Fosters
and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity and team spirit throughout
the organization.
Exchanges information with individuals
or groups effectively by listening and responding appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to five
years of full-time responsible investigative or closely related work which
involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or
regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal
or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review
to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with
program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or
related documents required for organizational operations;
OR
graduation
from an accredited school of nursing and experience equal to five years of
full-time work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and
state laws governing health care administration or quality assurance review as
determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to
program requirements;
OR
graduation from an accredited school of law and
experience equal to two years of full-time work in the practice of law or in
performing the above qualifying work;
OR
any
equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience totaling nine
years on the basis that 30 semester hours of college or university course work
is equal to one year of experience;
OR
employees with current continuous
experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 18
months of full-time work as a Compliance Officer 1.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION |
For
designated positions, the appointing authority, with Iowa Department of
Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may
request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve semester hours of
education or six months of experience, or a combination of both or a specific
certificate, license or endorsement in the following areas:
007 agricultural engineering
097 civil
engineering
141 dependent
adult abuse
171 earth
science
209 Student Loan/Financial Aid Administration
210 finance
211 income maintenance
242 geology
280 human/social services
281 hydrology
294 housing compliance experience
354 law degree
407 psychology (Master’s
degree in psychology and one year of professional psychology experience
415 mortgage lending experience
533 property and casualty insurance
602 real estate
762 water resources
872 registered nurse
899 registered dietician
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license or endorsement on the application.
Effective
Date: _ 07/11 BR