Associate Governmental Program Analyst at California Department of Education
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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.
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
Job Description and Duties
This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.
The Office of Equal Opportunity's (OEO) Civil Rights and Education Equity Office (CREEO) ensures compliance with state and federal civil rights and equity laws, policies, regulations, reporting requirements, rules, and statutes in the delivery of education services to all pupils throughout the State of California.
This is accomplished through the statewide implementation and monitoring of local educational agencies (LEAs) civil rights and education equity policies, practices, and procedures.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs complex and technical duties, including:
- Conducting civil rights and education equity compliance reviews of Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which includes LEA administrator & staff interviews, reviewing of evidence to assess compliance, and researching & analyzing appropriate legal requirement(s).
- Preparing thorough written findings and identifying compliance violations and corrective action(s).
- Facilitating and monitoring the timely resolution of issued compliance violations.
- Providing ongoing guidance and technical assistance to LEAs on civil rights and equity practices, policies,and procedures.
- Providing in-depth civil rights and education equity compliance training to LEA staff.
Extensive travel throughout the State of California with overnight travel is required.
CDE headquarters is located in an ideal location across the street from the California State Capitol building in downtown Sacramento. In addition to the beautiful nearby parks, we are surrounded by some nice restaurants and eateries! Our building is also within walking distance to several banks and grocery stores, including Safeway and Grocery Outlet.
If you are interested in joining the CDE team, we welcome you to apply!
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
TELEWORK OPTION
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.
Remote-Centered: This position is headquartered in Sacramento and is remote-centered for eligible applicants residing in California; up to three days per week telework and up to two days per week in the office.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-377722
Position #(s):
174-040-5393-803
Working Title:
Educational Civil Rights Reviewer (PC#4244)
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,518.00 - $6,907.00 A
Special Requirements
1. Explain your interest in working as a compliance monitor in civil rights and education equity for California's schools and school districts?
2. Describe your experience in the research, interpretation, and application of laws, regulations, and statutes. Explain how you communicated the information to (a) the general public, and (b) other government agencies in the past.
3. Describe your experience in assuming projects which you did not start but were required to close out. How did you manage your time to close out the projects while completing your own daily assignments?
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: 10/2/2023Who 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.
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).
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 4244 / JC 377722
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 4244 / JC 377722
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.
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:
1. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
2. Extensive experience writing and/or independently preparing compliance findings reports.
3. Excellent ability to clearly and effectively communicate, verbally and in writing.
4. Intermediate experience in researching, summarizing, and explaining policy and procedures.
5. Knowledge of State and Federal civil rights laws, policies, codes, and regulations, which aid in supporting compliance & equal access for all pupils to all educational services.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website: Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Christopher Gianni
(916) 322-3029
CGianni@cde.ca.gov
Christopher Gianni
(916) 322-3029
CGianni@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.
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