State of Iowa
Overview
The Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), is seeking a
Privacy Officer
to join the leadership team of the Systems and Administration Bureau as the Privacy Team Lead. The priority responsibility is to provide guidance on qualifying access to Iowa’s vehicle and driver’s license information under state and federal Driver’s Privacy and Protection Act (DPPA) laws, while managing other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Drafting legal agreements
Negotiating data access agreements to ensure legal compliance
Developing a third-party auditing program
Responding to FOIA requests
Advising and commenting on changes in legislation or policy
Guiding work assignments, performance standards, quality, and the coaching of privacy team staff
Core Values and Mission As the Privacy Team Lead, foster growth and support for the reporting team through the department's five core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. By prioritizing Core Values, this position supports the Iowa DOT’s Mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
Location and Schedule This position offers a flexible and hybrid schedule with a reporting office location in the Motor Vehicle Division building in Ankeny, Iowa.
What We Offer
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 2025 health and dental insurance premiums information available here
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, annual accruals rollover, and 9 paid holidays per year
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors
View more about State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs on the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website.
Application Instructions In order to be considered for this position, applicants must attach their response to this online application for the Scenario provided:
Scenario: You have received the following open records request. Dear Iowa DOT, My insurance company has refused to lower my car insurance rates because they claim my 21 year old son has had three speeding tickets this year. However, my son has only had one speeding ticket this year and I need a copy of my son’s certified driving record to prove my insurance company wrong. Please send a copy to me right away. – Sincerely, Jane Doe. Please respond to the scenario using a formal letter format. For technical accuracy, please use authoritative sources: Iowa Code section 321.11 and 18 U.S.C section 2721-2725.
Applicants may also attach an updated resume/cover letter to the online application.
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the job classification are:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field and four years of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management
2) Eight years of education and/or full-time experience as described in (1), where 30 semester hours of college coursework equal one year of experience
3) All of the following: a) two years of professional-level experience in program administration, development, or operations; b) four years of education and full-time experience as described in (a); c) two years of graduate-level education and experience in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) with relevant experience; graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is equivalent to one year of experience or education
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch with twelve months in a management-level position
For additional information, please view the job description link.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. For reasonable accommodation requests in completing screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or participating in the selection process, contact the AA/EEO Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation includes interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
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Privacy Officer
to join the leadership team of the Systems and Administration Bureau as the Privacy Team Lead. The priority responsibility is to provide guidance on qualifying access to Iowa’s vehicle and driver’s license information under state and federal Driver’s Privacy and Protection Act (DPPA) laws, while managing other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Drafting legal agreements
Negotiating data access agreements to ensure legal compliance
Developing a third-party auditing program
Responding to FOIA requests
Advising and commenting on changes in legislation or policy
Guiding work assignments, performance standards, quality, and the coaching of privacy team staff
Core Values and Mission As the Privacy Team Lead, foster growth and support for the reporting team through the department's five core values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. By prioritizing Core Values, this position supports the Iowa DOT’s Mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
Location and Schedule This position offers a flexible and hybrid schedule with a reporting office location in the Motor Vehicle Division building in Ankeny, Iowa.
What We Offer
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
Insurance benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of employment; 2025 health and dental insurance premiums information available here
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, annual accruals rollover, and 9 paid holidays per year
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match
Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors
View more about State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs on the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website.
Application Instructions In order to be considered for this position, applicants must attach their response to this online application for the Scenario provided:
Scenario: You have received the following open records request. Dear Iowa DOT, My insurance company has refused to lower my car insurance rates because they claim my 21 year old son has had three speeding tickets this year. However, my son has only had one speeding ticket this year and I need a copy of my son’s certified driving record to prove my insurance company wrong. Please send a copy to me right away. – Sincerely, Jane Doe. Please respond to the scenario using a formal letter format. For technical accuracy, please use authoritative sources: Iowa Code section 321.11 and 18 U.S.C section 2721-2725.
Applicants may also attach an updated resume/cover letter to the online application.
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
Qualifications
Minimum requirements for the job classification are:
1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field and four years of full-time professional-level work experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management
2) Eight years of education and/or full-time experience as described in (1), where 30 semester hours of college coursework equal one year of experience
3) All of the following: a) two years of professional-level experience in program administration, development, or operations; b) four years of education and full-time experience as described in (a); c) two years of graduate-level education and experience in a public-service-related area (e.g., public or business administration, social work, public health, law, education, engineering) with relevant experience; graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program is equivalent to one year of experience or education
4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch with twelve months in a management-level position
For additional information, please view the job description link.
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. For reasonable accommodation requests in completing screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or participating in the selection process, contact the AA/EEO Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation includes interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
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