Child Care Policy Bureau Chief

Overview: The HHS, Division of Family Well-Being and Protection, Child Care is seeking a Bureau Chief for the policy bureau. This position, within the Division of Family Well-Being and Protection (FWB+P), is responsible for multiple activities centered around the department’s oversight and implementation of the Child Care and Development Block Grant and child care services ... Core Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM This position, within the Division of Family Well-Being and Protection (FWB+P), is responsible for multiple activities centered around the department’s oversight and implementation of the Child Care and Development Block Grant and federal reporting requirements. Tasks include supervision and oversight of the policy team who engages in manual development, administrative rule and Iowa Code development, contract implementation and administration; policy information specialization in the areas of child care regulations, child care quality initiatives, child care subsidy, and federal outcomes tracking and reporting. The ideal candidate will: • Has current/relevant experience with state and federal policy. • Has current/relevant experience in the field of child care or early childhood education • Has strong technical writing skills and ability to provide good written documentation in a timely manner. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with state, local and federal agencies, private enterprise, other political subdivisions, and the public. • Demonstrate excellent judgment and communication skills. • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure. • Ability to work independently. • Demonstrates integrity and a strong work ethic. • Ability to use independent judgement to make sound decisions. How to Apply: For help creating a profile or entering your information, please go to the online Employment Application Guide. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. We have a great total compensation package for all full-time employees, including: • Compensation commensurate with experience and education • Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) • Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Vacation Leave • Sick Leave • Paid Holidays (9 days/year) • Flexible Spending Accounts • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance For additional information on benefits click here. Our Benefits at a Glance outlines the amazing benefits for this position. The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS (HHS) system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD). Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. This is a non-merit position with HHS. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. 280 Human/Social Services Programs 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both directly related to human/social services. Experience generally obtained from either some level of government organization or a non-profit organization delivering these services. Must demonstrate exposure to the basic concepts of human/social services and related policies and procedures. Programs include those traditionally under the purview of the Department of Human Services, such as but not limited to: • Child and family welfare • Medicaid • Entitlement programs • Income maintenance • Mental health • Development disabilities • Child support recovery AND 564 Government Regulation and Accountability Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of managing state or federal governmental regulations and implementing accountability provisions. AND 720 Policy Development 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the development of written documents that will create policies, standards, and procedures.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 this link to view the job description