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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Program Planner 3 in Des Moines, Iowa
Program Planner 3
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Program Planner 3
Salary
$57,636.80 - $87,734.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-03762
Agency
542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Opening Date
05/03/2024
Closing Date
6/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Point of Contact
Mike Sullivan, mike.sullivan@dnr.iowa.gov
To Apply
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
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Job Description
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual with a skillset that will help them succeed as a Program Planner 3 (PP3) within the Solid Waste and Contaminated Sites section of the DNR. Following orientation and training, the successful individual will oversee the review and approval of financial assurance documentation submittals for sanitary disposal projects, lead and manage the department's administration of the state's beverage container deposit law, and assist Solid Waste staff in administration.
The two primary responsibilities will be:
- Oversees the review and approval of financial assurance (FA) documentation submittal for sanitary disposal projects (SDPs) that consist of 62 private/public landfills and 34 coal combustion residue (CCR) sites statewide. Ensure compliance to the statute(s) that direct SDPs to submit annual FA Reports:
Performs analysis and makes determination of compliance related to financial assurance and closure/post- closure rules and requirements. After complete review and acceptance of documentation, provide approval letter.
Provides guidance/assistance on financial assurance and closure/post-closure filings and communicate review findings to stakeholders through meetings, phone calls, and email.
Works with the appropriate Solid Waste staff to review requirements related to financial assurance, closure/post-closure cost estimates.
Updates data systems with facility financial assurance information on a continual basis during the year.
Prepares and issues papers that can be used to aid and support decision-making.
Review and refine work procedures that will result in more efficiency, better protection of the environment, or better service to the public and stakeholders.
Attends internal and external meetings regarding financial assurance issues.
Prepares new guidance documents and updates existing guidance and forms to assist permit holders with submittal of financial assurance documentation. These documents can include annually updating the inflation factor form, summary sheet of the tonnages as fees to be paid, etc.
Prepares rules and legislation as it relates to the implementation of financial assurance requirements. As directed, work with Supervisor and internal team members and an advisory committee in preparing or reviewing rules.
- Lead the Department's work with the Iowa's Beverage Containers Control Law, also known as the "Bottle Bill" and ensure compliance with the statute and rule. Iowa's bottle bill deposit law covers all carbonated and alcoholic beverages distributed and sold in Iowa and recovered for redemption.
Apply the law (455C) and the rule (567 IAC 107) and address questions related to container types, covered beverages and the label requirements. Answer questions and approve stamps, labels, or other methods proposed by dealers to ensure the refund value is clearly indicated on the beverage container.
Review and process redemption center applications in accordance with 567 IAC 107. Redemption Centers register with the department by January 31st each year. New applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Process redemption center applications in the Solid Waste database and provide electronic approval to ensure the redemption center is added to the list of approved redemption centers on the DNR’s website.
Assist redemption centers in application entry or answering questions related to their application and their approval/certification.
Answer questions and address issues regarding Iowa's Deposit Law and DNR’s role and authority to stakeholders including other state agencies (Alcoholic Beverages Division, Iowa Department of Revenue, etc.); provide clear and accurate Deposit Law information to all stakeholders. Answer calls and review Bottle Bill Gmail account.
Facilitate enforcement and resolve issues by collaborating with DNR Field Offices, DNR Legal Services, local law enforcement and public officials who have a role in the law.
Work with Supervisor, Bureau Chief and other members of the bureau to develop recommendations for improvements to Iowa's current law and processes.
Prepares and reviews rules and legislation as it relates to the implementation/management of Iowa’s bottle bill deposit law requirements. As directed, work with Supervisor and internal team members related to rule review, fiscal notes and bill summaries.
As a member Bottle Bill State, participate as the primary representative in monthly meetings, webinars, special projects related to recovery data in the State of Iowa with the Container Recycling Institute.
Essential Functions
Plan work, think conceptually, observe and evaluate trends, analyze data, draw logical conclusions, make sound decisions and recommendations and complete all tasks with minimal supervision.
Analyze and interpret written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, reports, charts, graphs, or tables.
Ability to identify and solve problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Choose appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques.
Use computer hardware and software to complete tasks and communicate with DNR and stakeholders for the purposes of data management and generating reports, tables, charts and presentation development.
Demonstrate initiative, a customer service and team orientation, and display high standards of ethical conduct.
Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to complete tasks that are thorough and lacking in errors.
Critical Job Competencies
Competencies: Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Team Player, Customer Focus, Technical Skills
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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 $61/month for single and $205/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.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
• Professional training opportunities.
• Family friendly and professional work environment.
• Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling).
For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
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 the DAS website for more benefit information.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their DAS on-line application.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
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) Seven 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, b, and c):
a. One year 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); and
b. 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; and
c. 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) Graduation from an accredited school of law.
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes nine months of full-time work as a Program Planner 2 or twenty-seven 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/ProgramPlanner3-04023-94023.pdf) .
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How many years do you have of full-time work experience performing 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)?
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Program Planner 1 for the State of Iowa?
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Program Planner 2 for the State of Iowa?
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Do you have ALL of the following:: A) One year 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); AND B) A total of four years of post high school/college education and full-time experience (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; AND C) A total of two years of GRADUATE-level education and full-time experience (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 to count for A, B and C must be separate and unique experience. The same experience CANNOT be counted for A, B and C.
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State of Iowa
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542 Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Address
6200 Park Ave
STE 200
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
Website
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