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Are you interested in protecting the personal information of Iowans If so the Iowa Department of Transportation is looking to hire a Motor Vehicle Division Privacy and Data Protection Officer! The MVD Privacy and Data Protection Officer will help ensure the DOT follows all laws protecting restricted personal information and data requested during open records requests data requests or when building new IT technology that could pose a potential risk to Iowas restricted information of data. This position will oversee the auditing of organizations that do qualify for access to restricted data drafting and negotiating contracts providing policy guidance on legal interpretations and application of privacy laws and collaborating with the Attorney Generals Office.
You will serve as the team lead for the Privacy Team and will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department: Safety First People Matter Customer Focused Servant Leadership and Integrity Without Exception. By ensuring our Core Values are a top priority this position will help support the Iowa DOTs Mission of Making Lives Better Through Transportation.
A legal background in contract drafting administrative law or inhouse counsel work is preferred.
As our MVD Privacy Officeryour responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Draft and negotiate agreements to ensure compliance with all laws and that the DOTs best interest is being met.
Create and maintain Memorandums of Understanding or other binding agreements with thirdparty entities.
Oversee data use auditing of third parties subject to MVD data restrictions.
Identify areas for Data Privacy program processes for improvements and create ways to educate and train for efficiencies.
Serve as the subject matter expert and resource for data privacy questions or concerns.
Assist and advise other DOT Divisions and external agencies or customers on data accessibility regulations and compliance.
Evaluate FOIA requests for applicable data that can be shared.
Location: Motor Vehicle Division building Ankeny Iowa 50021.
Shift: 80 hours biweekly Monday through Friday; flexible schedule and hybrid teleworking available
What we offer YOU:
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 can be foundhere.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Paid time off effective immediately biweekly vacation separate sick leave accruals rollover on a yearly basis 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 (vision cellular fitness recreation season passes travel counseling; legal financial).
We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at theState of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening interviewing preemployment testing or otherwise participating in the selection process please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at:
Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter translator written materials modified equipment/devices ADA access etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time