Forwarded by Jane Clark
On May 23, 2007, Governor Culver signed the Power Fund Policy Bill (HF
918) into law, establishing the Office of Energy Independence. The
Office of the Energy Independence will, among other things: 1)
Coordinate administration of the Iowa Power Fund; 2) Coordinate
existing state and federal energy policy programs; 3) Pursue new
research investment funds from public and private sources; 4) Establish
renewable energy performance measures; and 5) Develop an Iowa Energy
Independence Plan.
The Department of Natural Resources' Hiring Team is assisting Roya
Stanley, Director of the Office of Energy Independence, in filling three
positions. Attached please find job postings for the Chief Operating
Officer and the Executive Secretary. Both of these positions are exempt
from the merit system. A third position, a Program Planner 3, is still
in the process of being established. Once it has been finalized, a
posting will be circulated.
See the job postings below:
OFFICE OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Executive Officer 4
Vacancy 2880BR
Location: Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Pay: $2,683.20 - $3,820.00 bi-weekly (Pay Grade 38)
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM*
JOB DESCRIPTION: This position serves as the chief operating officer for
the Office of Energy Independence to ensure service delivery that is timely,
accurate and meets customer needs and legislative mandates.
Direct the day to day management of the office, including directing
activities of other staff members, with minimal guidance from the Director
of the Office of Energy Independence and the Iowa Power Fund. Develop the
plan and the detailed timetable for the activities of the office as required
by legislation and as developed under the guidance of the Director and the
Iowa Power Fund Board. Implement these activities including, but not
limited to: finalizing the rules for the Iowa Power Fund, organizing board
meetings for the Iowa Power Fund board, completing a report for the
legislature, and completing the energy plan. Work collaboratively with the
Director and designees from other state agencies on these work products.
The deputy will coordinate all aspects of the office, including financial
management, development of requests for proposals, development and
administration of contracts for recipients of the Iowa Power Fund Awards and
services for which contracts are required, supervision of research
activities, and leadership of a staff team engaged in various aspects of the
office. Represent, on occasion and with the guidance of the Director, the
interests of OEI in complex discussions and negotiations with various
influential groups and organizations.
Provide primary leadership in the management and oversight of the
development of: identification of policy options and development of
implementation strategy. Design, develop and administer contracts to
facilitate research and report on the environmental and economic impacts of
various strategic options for the state's energy plan and for the
investments of the Iowa Power Fund. Responsible for assuring achievement of
investment goals and the timely completion of both research and
commercialization activities under the power fund. Serve as the key project
and policy advisor to the administration and Director. Responsible for the
completion of project goals and objectives and submission of reports as
required by state law.
Responsible for the overall financial administration of $100 million in
state investment for the Iowa Power Fund. Implement Power Fund Board
direction for major budget expenditures, including contracts. .Direct
outside purchase of services for OEI as needed. Ensure adherence to all
financial policies, procedures and activities. Complete and submit
financial reports are required. Develop and monitor the budget of the
Office of Energy Independence and the Power Fund.
Represent the administration and the Director in all aspects of the Office.
Take a leadership role in engaging public and private groups and
organizations in developing public policy options to address and promote
insurance coverage. Promote and facilitate dialogue and consensus on
complex and controversial issues with diverse interests
Abilities and Skills: Ability to function as the director in his/her absence
and successfully apply managerial skills. Ability to function in a primary
policy-making capacity to manage available resources to accomplish the goals
of the Office. Broad knowledge base of energy related programs and
policies. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with
all affected parties, including legislators, governor's office staff,
constituents, staff and management personnel. Ability to use creativity and
flexibility in problem resolution. Ability to foster and promote a sense of
organizational teamwork. Ability to work independently with consistent
results and minimal supervision; ability to analyze organizational and
operational problems and develop timely and economical solutions; ability to
plan, organize, and effectively supervise the work of a subordinate staff;
knowledge of the principles, techniques and trends of public administration,
including financial management, labor relations and other resource
management; ability to establish program objectives or performance goals and
assess progress toward their achievement; ability to read and interpret
complex federal and state laws, rules and regulations; capacity to adjust to
change, work pressures or difficult situations without undue stress; ability
to use PC based software at a moderate to advanced level. Must display high
standards of ethical conduct. Position is a full-time position which
requires regular attendance, the ability to accommodate lengthy work hours
without notice and the ability to travel as necessary.*
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the
minimum requirements for an Executive Officer 4 based on education,
experience and special requirements, or an acceptable combination thereof,
as established by the Department of Administrative Services.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a State of Iowa application
form for this position by the close of business on September 19, 2007.
Application forms can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Administrative
Services (DAS) web page at www.das.hre.iowa.gov, any Workforce Development
Center, or the DAS-HRE office in Des Moines. Completed applications may be
submitted through the DAS web page or may also be faxed to DAS at
515-281-7970. If you already have a current application on file with DAS
(July 1, 2006 or after), you may apply online using the DAS web site above.
You must include the job title and job vacancy number on all applications.
In addition, in order to be considered for this position, you must send a
cover letter, resume, and three business references to: Sally Jagnandan,
Chief, Customer Service Bureau, Department of Natural Resources, 502 E. 9th
Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Failure to follow these instructions will
disqualify you from consideration for this position. The cover letter,
resume, and references must be received by the closing date. For more
information about this position, contact Sally Jagnandan at 515-281-8667 or
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OFFICE OF ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Executive Secretary
Vacancy 2881BR
Location: Lucas State Office Building
321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Pay: $1,510.40 - $2,288.80 bi-weekly (Pay Grade 27)
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM*
JOB DESCRIPTION: The newly created Office of Energy Independence has an
opening for an Executive Secretary. Responsible for providing complex and
highly sensitive administrative support services for the Director. Duties
include but are not limited to preparation and handling of confidential
information and material; development and maintenance of data bases and
other tracking tools to monitor progress toward achievement of agency goals
relative to energy independence, budgetary, management and personnel issues;
scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings and maintaining the
Director's calendar, handling, sorting and distributing incoming and
outgoing mail, such that controversial, sensitive or critical communication
is handled effectively and efficiently; photocopying and distributing
information to staff within the agency and outside the agency; the provision
of word processing services of a complex nature; responding directly to
incoming calls as needed and returning calls at the request of the Director;
developing and maintaining electronic and paper files; making travel
arrangements, including out-of-state travel requests, preparing mileage
claims and claim vouchers as needed; assisting with time sheets.
Handles complaints and requests for information/assistance from the news
media, legislature, government officials and interested groups/citizens;
conducts special studies, investigates operational problems and prepares
findings, including recommendations. Responsible for establishing a data
base for tracking complaints and their resolution and communicating
information to the appropriate staff for corrective action and opportunities
for agency improvement.
Recording secretary for the Power Fund Board and Power Fund Due Diligence
Committee at regular meetings, as well as any special meetings. This
includes the preparation of the agenda, compilation of agenda material,
timely mailing of agenda materials to the Commttee members, transcription
and distribution of meeting minutes, maintenance of permanent records of
Committee minutes and a cross index file.
Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of government, private and public
organizations, legislators, and special interest groups and their working
relationships with the department; broad knowledge-base of policies and
office procedures; ability to deal effectively with the news media and a
diverse customer base of citizenry and business interests on sensitive and
controversial issues; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the Governor's Office, legislators, management, other
staff within the organization, and other state agencies; ability to use PC
based software at an advanced level; i.e., Word, Excel, and Access;
excellent organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication
skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; ability to
gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions and develop solutions
to organizational/program problems; capacity to adjust to change, work
pressures or difficult situations without undue stress; ability to work
independently; must demonstrate initiative, a customer service and team
orientation, and display high standards of ethical conduct, including the
ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material and issues
appropriately; position is a full-time position and as such, requires
regular attendance. Hours may vary.*
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the
minimum requirements for an Executive Secretary based on education,
experience and special requirements, or an acceptable combination thereof,
as established by the Department of Administrative Services.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a State of Iowa application
form for this position by the close of business on September 19, 2007.
Application forms can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Administrative
Services (DAS) web page at www.das.hre.iowa.gov, any Workforce Development
Center, or the DAS-HRE office in Des Moines. Completed applications may be
submitted through the DAS web page or may also be faxed to DAS at
515-281-7970. If you already have a current application on file with DAS
(July 1, 2006 or after), you may apply online using the DAS web site above.
You must include the job title and job vacancy number on all applications.
In addition, in order to be considered for this position, you must send a
cover letter, resume, and three business references to: Sally Jagnandan,
Chief, Customer Service Bureau, Department of Natural Resources, 502 E. 9th
Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Failure to follow these instructions will
disqualify you from consideration for this position. The cover letter,
resume, and references must be received by the closing date. For more
information about this position, contact Sally Jagnandan at 515-281-8667 or
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