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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Program Planner 2 in Des Moines, Iowa
Program Planner 2
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Program Planner 2
Salary
$51,750.40 - $78,624.00 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-01847
Agency
542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Opening Date
01/08/2025
Closing Date
1/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
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Point of Contact
Jennifer Wright, jennifer.wright@dnr.iowa.gov, 515-452-1794
To Apply
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a resume and cover letter to the online application.
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a unique and exciting position available within the Environmental Services Division, Financial & Business Assistance Section (FABA), located in Des Moines, Iowa. Within this position you will be involved in furthering the DNR’s mission to conserve and enhance our natural resources through statewide solid waste management, reduction and recycling programs, by ensuring the fiscal management of FABA operating budgets, including the development, managing and tracking of budgets, reviewing expenses, and tracking and documenting financial records for the Landfill Alternative Financial Assistance (LAFA) and the Household Hazardous Materials (HHM) programs.
The position will also manage the Solid Waste Alternatives Professional Development Assistance Grant (PDA) program; the PDA program supports the professional development of Iowa's solid waste professionals and educators in their outreach and activities that encourage waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The position will review and recommend funding for PDA applicants, prepare and manage contracts for PDA recipients, and monitor and document their progress in carrying out the approved activities. The position will research education information and resources and will develop implementation tools, program case studies and related educational surveys and materials to support marketing and education related to the program and its goals.
Specific duties for these programs includes coordinating budget development submissions from section program staff and incorporating approved budgets within the department's centralized budget tracking program, tracking purchases, expenditures and grant and loan financial claims within program areas, while ensuring that all expenses are properly documented. These duties will require completing budgetary and financial reporting with Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings to the Secretary of State, managing and monitoring Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic loan payments, and transferring documents to the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) for review and collection of delinquent accounts when necessary.
Program duties will require the use of associated computer databases and software for tracking expenses and project deliverables, while ensuring that all data is secure, accurate, and thoroughly substantiated. The position will develop statistics, performance metrics and supporting materials for inclusion in data summaries and reports, and will train staff to understand and use these databases and their outputs as necessary. The position will be a liaison between section staff and Information Technology staff for database enhancements and development. The position will coordinate with other staff to evaluate project proposals and make recommendations regarding the selection of contractors, will participate in the development of financial agreements and contract meetings as assigned, and will assist with program marketing and implementation.
The position will also be responsible for the scheduling, delivery, and inventory details of the Mobile Education Exhibit, consisting of a semi-trailer that contains an interactive exhibit entitled “How You Live has an Impact”. Duties will include marketing the availability of this mobile exhibit to organizations, schools and businesses for their use in local events and activities, accepting reservations and managing the scheduling of the exhibit, and contracting for transportation and maintenance services of the exhibit, as well as identifying and assisting in updating or improving the content and message of the exhibit.
The position will work to ensure that effective programs are maintained by identifying areas for program improvement and enhancement. Duties will require occasional travel statewide for meetings, seminars, and to visit project sites and contractor open houses to verify appropriate application of funds.
Essential Functions
Coordinates and manages program data through the use of PC-based computer systems, software and databases. Develops statistics and prepares reports and data to complete technical, financial, and economic research, and to respond to data requests from internal and external customers. Analyzes and interprets information and data to reach conclusions and provide recommendations. Aids in the fiscal management of program financial and operating budgets. Allocates and accounts for the use of fiscal resources and follows guidelines, regulations, and policies when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Administers and physically maintains the Mobile Education Exhibit.
Critical Job Competencies
Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Focus, Fiscal Accountability, High Productivity, Integrity, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Project Management, Self-Management, Team Player, and Technical Skills for the implementation of program work.
What You Get From Us:
A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
(Premiums can start as low as $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).
Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
Nine paid holidays/year.
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
Professional training opportunities.
Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).
Family friendly and professional work environment.
Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit theDAS website (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/benefits-glance) for more information.
Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.
Comments
The starting salary for new state (Executive Branch) employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Additional salary increases may occur after the first six months, and then annually (if applicable). The State’s total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. Visit theDAS website (https://das.iowa.gov/state-employment/benefits-glance) for more benefit information.
Ensure you are kept up-to-date of this position by checking your email regularly for emails from info@govermentjobs.com (file://iowa.gov.state.ia.us/data/dnrusers/cmcgror/Downloads/info@govermentjobs.com) . This is a system generated email from the DAS application system and it may be sent directly to your Junk/Spam folder.
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The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
1) Six years of full-time work experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
2) All of the following (a and b):
a. A total of four years of education and 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; and
b. 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 any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Program Planner 1.
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/ProgramPlanner2-04022.pdf) .
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience in administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).
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Do you have ALL of the following: A.) A total of four years of post high school/college education and full-time experience in the administration or operation/execution (i.e., providing consultation and/or technical assistance to stakeholders, research and analysis, or enforcement of program guidelines/policies/procedures) of a program (i.e., the provision of a service or an administrative oversight/enforcement responsibility).)? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience; AND B.) 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 any field equals one year of full-time experience. The experience used for A and B must be separate and unique. The same experience CANNOT be counted for A and B.
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