Salary : $70,075.20 - $108,388.80 Annually
Location : Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 27-00819
Agency: 427 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as an Executive Officer 2 within our Administration Division at our central office near Valley Junction in Des Moines, Iowa.
Serving as the Department's primary administrator for the SAVE program, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements established by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You will oversee all aspects of program operations, including; developing and maintaining internal procedures, workflows, and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy in SAVE verification practices across DIAL.
You will interpret and implement federal and state guidance, monitor compliance with security and privacy requirements, and ensure SAVE verification activities are preformed accurately, timely and securely. The position also manages records, reporting, and operational tracking necessary for audits and performance evaluation. As the Department's subject matter expert, you will collaborate with legal counsel, boards, and program managers to align SAVE procedures with DIAL's licensing processes and regulatory goals.
What We're Seeking

The successful candidate for this fast-paced position is a motivated, organized, and detail-focused individual. The position reports to and works under the general direction of the Customer Service Bureau Chief, and will be located at 6200 Park Avenue in Des Moines.

Desired skills and abilities include:

• Strong understanding of compliance, documentation, and process management.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal and policy guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, boards, and external partners.

What You'll Do

You will play a key role in ensuring statewide compliance by:

• Administering and managing the Department's SAVE program in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for SAVE related inquiries from staff, boards, legal counsel, and other agencies.
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and training materials to ensure consistent and accurate SAVE verification practices across all licensing programs.
• Providing technical assistance and training to users and stakeholders on proper verification and documentation procedures.
• Analyzing and reporting program data to monitor performance, identify trends, and recommend policy or process improvements.
• Ensuring privacy and security compliance by managing user access, safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining audit readiness in accordance with DHS, USCIS, and federal security standards.
• Representing the Department in SAVE related meetings, trainings, and interagency work groups, and providing clear communication and guidance to applicants and licensees.

What We Offer

When you join DIAL, you help to make Iowa safer and healthier while, enjoying an outstanding benefits package! In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer a great compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance.

• Teleworking options after the first six months.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contribution.
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
• Employee Assistance Program for support when you need it most.
• Access to an on-site employee fitness center
• Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, and more)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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 with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, program operations , or management.

2) A total of eight years of education and/or 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.

3) All of the following (a, b, and c):

a. Two years of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations , or management; 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 a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, 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.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as an Executive Officer 1 or comparable specific management-level position.

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Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability?
Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college or university? IF YES- How many years do you have of full-time professional level work in program administration, program development, program operations, or management?

• I have not graduated from an accredited four year college or university
• Less than two years of the identified experience
• Two years to less than four years of the identified experience
• Four years or more of the identified experience

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How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in full-time professional level work such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I do not have any of the education and/or experience
• Less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
• Four years to less than eight years of the combined education and/or experience
• Eight years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Have you graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program? IF YES- How many years do you have of COMBINED post high school education AND/OR experience in full-time professional level work such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• I have not graduated from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program
• Less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
• Four years to less than seven years of the combined education and/or experience
• Seven years or more of the combined education and/or experience

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Have you graduated from an accredited four year college or university? IF YES - How many years do you have of COMBINED GRADUATE level (post bachelor's degree) course work in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) AND/OR full-time professional level work such as program administration, program development, program operations, or management? Twenty-four hours of the identified graduate level course work equals one year of experience. A MAXIMUM of 48 semester hours of graduate course work may be counted.

• I have not graduated from an accredited four year college or university
• Less than four years of the combined graduate education AND/OR experience
• Four years or more o