New job Public Service Executive in Iowa | 2021
Public Service Executive
Company : State of Iowa Talent Gateway
Salary : $99,133 - $154,814 a year
Location : Iowa
Full Description
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Transportation.
The Iowa DOT’s Motor Vehicle Division is looking for an experienced leader to direct the division’s major programs by developing strategic plans for each program and ensuring traction by establishing and monitoring performance standards and measures. The Programs Director will be responsible for the delivery and overall success of the following statewide programs:
Driver Education, Parent Taught Driver Education, Motorcycle Education and Driver Improvement- Commercial Driver Licensing, Commercial Skills Test Audits, and Certified Driver Examiner Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Driver Fitness & Safety
- Motor Vehicle Dealership Regulation and Motor Vehicle Recyclers, Wholesalers & Manufacturers
- Motor Carrier Program Compliance
- County Vehicle Titling & Registration
- Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Regulation
- Mobile DL/ID Program
These major programs require compliance with state and federal laws and/or national published standards, extensive research and development with external private and government partners, and a very detailed understanding and adherence to technology, innovation, and public policy best practices. The MVD Programs Bureau Director reports directly to the MVD Division Director and serves on the MVD management team.
Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills will be required to be successful in this role. The Programs Director will research, plan, and implement improvements to these programs to advance each program’s effectiveness and maximize the impact these programs have on safety, mobility, and economic vitality. The position is responsible for determining, drafting, and implementing revisions to program policies and guidelines. Additionally, the Programs Director will establish performance criteria to evaluate each program’s operational success.
A successful Programs Director must have a broad knowledge of program management principles and a strategic mindset with the ability to empower and engage their team members.
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm; flexible schedule available
Please attach a cover letter and resume with your application
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: