State of Iowa Executive Branch Hiring for Alcohol Compliance Specialist (Compliance Officer 1) at Iowa, IA Full Time

The Iowa Department of Revenue’s Legal Services and Appeals Division is currently seeking a Compliance Officer 1. This position will collaborate closely with multiple divisions throughout the department, focusing on alcohol law. The Legal Services and Appeals Division is responsible for:

• Tax Appeals: the Appeals Section of the Division reviews tax appeals and participates in administrative hearings for the Department.
• Legal Services: the Legal Services Section of the Division provides legal support to the Director and Department staff across all divisions of the Department.

In This Position You Will Be Responsible For

• Performing reviews of alcohol investigations completed by the Compliance Division to ensure compliance with alcohol laws, rules, guidelines and other requirements. Investigations may relate to tax audits, trade practices, dram insurance, and licensing requirements.
• Work with agency attorneys, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office, local authorities, licensees, and law enforcement to acquire information on matters concerning the Department’s actions and sanctions related to alcohol.
• Research laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, legal texts and cases; drafts letters, memos, complaints, orders, stipulations, consent agreements, and other legal documents.
• In consultation with legal counsel in the Department and Attorney General’s Office, determine the best course of action for enforcement and education including whether to assess fees or fines, pursue suspensions, or negotiate settlements.
• Serve as a Department witness and assist the Department’s attorneys in preparation for contested cases and appeal hearings.
• Assist other sections of the Department by providing input on proposed legislation or changes in agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assist in the development of educational materials related to areas under the person’s purview.
• Assists the licensing section by drafting correspondence, memorandums, and other materials in support of the decision to deny or approve licenses.

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates With The Following

• Experience researching and analyzing regulatory matters
• Knowledge and experience in the administration of alcohol regulation
• Experience drafting written determinations citing regulations, laws, or administrative rules
• Strong oral presentation skills

Job Specific Competencies :

• Law and Government – Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Customer and Personal Service – Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Problem Sensitivity – Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Oral Expression – Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Employer Highlights:

The Iowa Department Of Revenue Is a Well-respected Employer. We Are Focused On Providing Excellent Customer Service, While Offering a Wonderful Team Atmosphere, Work-life Balance, Free Parking, And Casual Attire. We Offer a Flexible Working Environment And Opportunities To Work From Home With The Ability To Work From Anywhere In The State Of Iowa As Long As It Is Your Primary Residence. We Have a Great Total Compensation Package For All Of Our Full-time Employees, Including

• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

Questions?

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support the state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization. If you’re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you’ve come to the right place.

Applicants must live within the State of Iowa to qualify for this position.

Requirements

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list. Please ensure your work experience and cover letter address the following:

Selectives

567 Experience Interpreting Iowa Code And Iowa Administrative Code

Applicant should demonstrate a minimum of 6 months’ experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in the area of developing and interpreting Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Code.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in investigative or closely related work which involved: preparing interpretative or administrative orders, rules, or regulations which have the effect of law; or interpreting and enforcing federal or state laws governing health care administration; or quality assurance review to determine, through internal audit or analysis, the level of compliance with program requirements; or drafting, negotiating, or examining contracts or related documents required for organizational operations.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to three years of full-time, professional-level work involving the interpretation and enforcement of federal and state laws or department policies and procedures or quality assurance review as determined through internal audit or analysis of the level of compliance to program requirements.
• Graduation from accredited school of law.
• A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one and two), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

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