Under the general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Career Technical Education (CTE) Leadership Office, the Education Programs Consultant (EPC) will perform consultative, developmental, and administrative tasks that support the implementation and administration of the programs and projects with which the office is charged. These programs include the CTE Facilities Grant; CTE Incentive Grant (CTEIG); Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) leadership; Direct Support Professional Training Program; industry sector leadership; state and federal CTE leadership projects, and Work-based Learning programs, including Work Experience Education Program, and Work Permits for minors.
Carry out the primary duty of an EPC with a specialization in Health Science Education, as an Industry Sector Lead. The EPC will provide leadership for the assigned CTE Health Science and Medical Technology, and Public Services industry sectors, and CTEIG.
The EPC will support partnerships among kindergarten through grade twelve local educational agencies, community colleges, business, industry, and labor to provide statewide leadership for the specific industry sector assigned. The EPC will have the knowledge and skills required by the healthcare industry and public services industry, help local agencies design high-quality CTE instructional programs to address those needs, review the programs and curricula offered, and coordinate pathways to postsecondary institutions.
The EPC will serve as the Cal-HOSA State Advisor for, Cal-HOSA-Future Health Professionals, one of the six CTSOs. As State Advisor, the EPC will provide programmatic and fiscal oversight to Cal-HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Additionally as State Advisor, will provide statewide leadership to ensure that Cal-HOSA is operating and conducting itself in a manner that is conducive with serving students in the associated CTE programs and that they are meeting the expectations of the California Department of Education.

*A Training and Development shall be considered for this position for current state employees who have reached a permanent status in their current classification AND meet the education requirements for this classification.

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

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

Hybrid: 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
• EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-436136

Position #(s):
174-615-2656-XXX

Working Title:
Education Programs Consultant

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

Shall Consider:
EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT
$5,573.00 - $6,972.00 A
$6,728.00 - $8,421.00 B

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Career and College Transition 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

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:

Education Programs Consultant :

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

Education Programs Assistant :
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=5EDAA

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/20/2024
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: Attn: C&P PC 4512 JC-436136
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

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 4512 JC-436136
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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• 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 related to Career Technical Student Organizations.
  2. Describe your experience in education program management or leadership in relation to career technical education industry pathways.
  3. Describe your experience in developing and providing professional learning for educators or other professional groups.
  

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:
Experience, knowledge, and expertise in the healthcare and public services industries and CTE pathways development, and professional development in schools and districts.
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 career guidance and career readiness, 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:
Christina Rodriguez
(916) 445-1794
crodriguez@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.

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.