Policy and Rules Manager

JOB This recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.
The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on December 11, 2023.
It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s (OIC) is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill a civil service exempt Policy and Rules Manager position.
This position is assigned to the Policy and Legislative Affairs Division, located in our Olympia office.
As the Policy and Rules Manager, you will serve as a leader in overseeing legislative bill analyses, rulemaking, and legislative agenda on behalf of the agency.
You will have intimate knowledge of bill's, fiscal notes, bill writing, and you will serve as subject matter expert on policy matters assigned by the Deputy Commissioner for Policy and Legislative Affairs.
Overseeing and assigning the work of the Policy Analysts and the division's support staff, you will have an opportunity to train and mentor staff to ensure quality results.
If you like the legislative process, coordinating teams, find working with experts to devise sound rules for an agency exciting, and like to be a subject matter expert on policy matters, then this may be your next career opportunity.
This is a civil service exempt position.
The annual salary range for this position is $100,000 - $129,684.
AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUESThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official.
Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry.
With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it.
You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers.
We value diversity in the workplace.
We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at https://www.
insurance.
wa.
gov/ and listen to our employees talk about why they love working here.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OICWashington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
Additional Benefits: Wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance.
Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
Federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
Additional Leave; Leave Sharing, Parental Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave Without Pay.
Deferred Compensation (supplemental retirement plan).
Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
Program for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable)Free parking at our main office in Tumwater.
A stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
The fulfillment of public service.
Excellent work-life balance.
Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
Commitment to diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.
Free Thurston County Transit public transportation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Reporting to the Deputy Insurance Commissioner for Policy and Legislative Affairs and managing the policy rules unit, you will serve as a leader in the accomplishment of the Commissioner’s policy, rulemaking, and legislative agenda, focused on ensuring internal quality, internal controls (checks and balances, second set of eyes), training and supervision to ensure quality results.
Serving as the subject matter expert on policy matters, manage rule development process by working with Policy Analysts to ensure rule development proves efficient, timely and effective.
Manages staff, makes decisions regarding workload, and performance of policy analysts, and manages the division’s support staff.
Ensure that stakeholders are given an opportunity for input and receive effective and timely communication.
Coordinate with the Deputy, Legislative Director, and staff to make sure all relevant bills are tracked and analyzed.
In coordination with other agency subject matter experts, edit, revise, and update fiscal note development.
Ensure communication and appropriate information gathering from other agency executives.
Work with the support staff to ensure efficient, timely and effective support for the division and positions they support.
Ensure employees are given regular, timely feedback on performance; actively monitor employees' progress and performance.
Oversee the drafting of RFP/RFQQ documents and the administration of the competitive procurement process for the division.
Manage contracts after execution.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically.
Please select the large green "apply" button at the top of this announcement.
If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile.
Please provide three (3) professional references on your application.
A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted.
All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.
Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "see resume" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.
General suggestions for creating a good application: Read the job posting very carefully.
Find out as much as you can about the position.
Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions.
Include all requested documentation.
Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.
Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one.
Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience.
Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc.
, to demonstrate 'how'.
Specifically include all your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills.
Make sure your application reflects your best writing.
Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).
Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Treese Beckett at recruitment@oic.
wa.
gov.
Other Information: State law (RCW 48.
02.
090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder.
This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions.
If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage.
Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this.
University degrees must be recognized by the U.
S.
Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer.
Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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