Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is May 30, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.
If you are a highly motivated person seeking a challenging work environment, the opportunity for growth, gaining experience, and an opportunity where you can help make a positive difference in youth's lives, then this is the position for you. The California Department of Education (CDE) seeks a professional applicant for an Education Programs Consultant in the Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Office within the Whole Child Division. Under the general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Office, and the Director of the Whole Child Division, the Education Programs Consultant works in both group and independent settings on complex assignments, and provides support to the Office on programmatic planning, implementation,and evaluation related to youth tobacco prevention in California. The TUPE Office is responsible for providing technical assistance and guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and collaborating with other state agencies and organizations to prevent or reduce the use of tobacco products by school-age youth. With a health equity lens, duties include:

Consult with LEAs, district and county coordinators, to provide them with leadership, technical assistance, and best practices to prevent or reduce youth tobacco use. Review and respond to progress reports from LEAs and contractors.

Collaborate with California Department of Public Health, California Tobacco Prevention Program, University of California Office of the President's Tobacco-Related Disease and Research Program (TRDRP), and the Tobacco Education and Research Oversight Committee (TEROC) to develop and implement activities that will promote youth tobacco prevention and education.

Develop presentations and webinars to educate LEAs, colleagues, and partners arbout youth tobacco prevention issues. Develop and implement activities and trainings that promote the use of positive youth development strategies to support the TUPE office in school settings.

Write, review, and edit educational documents, including reports, frameworks, grant applications, and contracts for the TUPE Office Administrator, Division Director, and Department Deputy Superintendents. Prepare written responses to letters and other inquiries.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-396400

Position #(s):
174-160-2656-XXX

Working Title:
Education Programs Consultant

Classification:
EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT $7,764.00 - $9,718.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Whole Child Division

Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Examination Information

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Education Programs Consultant:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8ED4A

NOTE: Examination packages are temporarily being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov , or submit it by mail or in person with the attention to:

California Department of Education

Examination and Recruitment Office

1430 N Street, Suite 1802

Sacramento, CA 95814

Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 2667 JC-396400
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education
Attn: C&P PC 2667 JC-396400
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Interested individuals MUST submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name", be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12 point font, and address the following:
  
  1. Describe your experience in developing and providing health education trainings for educators or other professional groups.
  2. Describe your experience in program management or leadership.
  3. Describe your understanding of prevention, positive youth development, or intervention.
  

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as analytical and organizational skills.
Experience in a kindergarten through grade twelve educational setting and/or working with school districts, county offices of education, colleges, universities and other educational service providers.
Knowledge and expertise in health education programming and professional development in schools and districts.
Ability to work effectively in both independent and diverse multi-task team environments.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website: Benefits Summary

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Izzy Isquierdo
(000) -
cdejobs@cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sarah Plance
(916) 319-0193
splanche@cde.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx
• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended .
• Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.
• DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678).
• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 12/2021 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.

Examination Information

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Education Programs Consultant:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8ED4A

NOTE: Examination packages are temporarily being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov , or submit it by mail or in person with the attention to:

California Department of Education

Examination and Recruitment Office

1430 N Street, Suite 1802

Sacramento, CA 95814

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.