Class Code: 00784
60784
80784
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE 3
DEFINITION
Performs supervisory management work directing a
program or an organizational segment thereof that constitutes a bureau and
represents a moderate part of an agency’s total operations; performs related
work as required.
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
Supervises and evaluates
the work of subordinates; effectively recommends personnel actions related to
selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances,
work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel and related policies
and procedures.
Directs/coordinates program
operations through subordinate managers and supervisors and with much influence
participates in the selection of subordinate managers and key program
employees; represents management in dealing with employee grievances/complaints
and other matters pertaining to employment relations.
Collaborates with other
managers on organizational/financial management matters and serves as a member
of a management team in evaluating/resolving operational problems and making
decisions.
Prepares supporting data
justifying major expenditures (e.g., equipment, facilities, budget and
staffing); participates in management planning/policy-making meetings and
provides advise in financial matters.
Develops internal
policies/procedures for improving coordination among managers and supervisors
and keeps staff informed of management goals/objectives, revised procedures,
methods and work changes.
Analyzes records/reports of
work accomplishment and assesses progress towards meeting goals/objectives;
takes corrective action when necessary to resolve problems and achieve
goals/objectives.
Develops internal
plans/procedures to assist managers and supervisors in implementing various
government-wide personnel management programs/procedures (e.g., equal
employment opportunity, career development, performance evaluation).
Resolves work-related
problems in areas that are not covered by precedent or established policies.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the organizational
structure, functions, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements for the
organization serviced.
Knowledge of the
principles, theories, techniques and trends of public administration including
financial management, labor relations, and related programs with universal
controlling impact.
Knowledge of source
materials and guidelines which can be used to resolve problems encountered not
covered by precedent action.
Ability to establish
program objectives or performance goals and to assess progress toward their
achievement.
Ability to coordinate and
integrate the work activities of unit managers.
Ability to analyze
organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical
solutions.
Ability to represent the
activity both within and outside the organization and to gain support for the
agency's program goals.
Willingness to consider new
ideas or divergent points of view.
Capacity to adjust to
change, work pressures or difficult situations without undue stress.
Objectivity in evaluating facts,
situations and circumstances.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments
efficiently. Works with minimal
supervision. Demonstrates responsible
behavior and attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to
individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information. Listens to others
and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited four year college or
university and five years of full time professional level experience such as
program administration, development, management or operations;
OR
an
equivalent combination of the required education and experience, substituting
one year of full-time experience for thirty semester hours of education;
OR
graduation
from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program may substitute for one year of
education or one year of experience;
OR
an
equivalent combination of the required education and experience, substituting
thirty semester hours of graduate coursework in Social Work, Law, Education,
Engineering, or Public or Business Administration for one year of experience to
a maximum of two years;
OR
employees
with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that
includes one year as a Public Service Executive 2, or two years as a Public
Service Executive 1 or comparable management level positions.
NOTE:
For use by the Department
of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal's Office, Electrical Inspection Program,
applicants must obtain one of the following types of certification within one
(1) year of hiring:
Certification by the
International Code Council (ICC) as both a Residential Electrical Inspector and
Commercial Electrical Inspector, or Certification by the International
Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) as both a Certified Electrical
Inspector - Residential and a Certified Electrical Inspector - Master.
Applicants must be able to successfully pass a background
investigation as a condition of accepting this position.
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, six months of experience, a combination of both,
or a specific certification, license, or endorsement in the following areas:
006 agriculture
010 amusement rides - inspection, installation, maintenance
025 American
Sign Language (ASL)
054 biological
sciences
035 engineering
107 criminal
justice (including enforcement, courts, corrections)
109 curator
- museum management
112 civil
rights/affirmative action
140 data
processing
146 disabilities
186 education
193 employment
service programs
206 homeland
security or emergency management operations
208 financial management (accounting, auditing, budgeting,
economics, finance)
227 building
and fire code experience
280 human/social
service programs
313 industrial
hygiene
317 investigations
354 law
degree
358 library
science
397 mental
health
406 mass communications
407 psychology
450 natural resources
449 natural
sciences
453 nursing
524 personnel
535 public
health
538 purchasing
602 real
estate
596 refugee
resettlement services
598 retail
sales management
661 statistics
701 teleprocessing/data
communications
709 transportation
planning
749 veterinary
medicine, Dr.
752 vocational
rehabilitation
875 architecture(registered)
912 warehousing operations management
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
coursework, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective
Date: 7/08
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