Career and Technical Education Advisor 2

Do you thrive at improving teamwork and communication across organizations? If so, consider joining the Bureau of Career and Technical Education (CTE) as a Career and Technical Education Advisor 2. This position allows you to utilize your experience in a 9-12 or postsecondary school environment to oversee and coordinate projects related to career and technical education. Start a new chapter in your career with the Pennsylvania Department of Education!

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating the creation and maintenance of the statewide articulation agreement and Technical Institutes, as well as enhancing and improving the delivery of career and technical education services and related training programs through the involvement of business and educational partnerships. Work involves:

• Developing criteria for federal CTE regulations (Perkins) required statewide articulation agreement
• Maintaining relationships with Perkins postsecondary recipient representatives
• Verifying data provided by Perkins postsecondary recipients
• Serving as the division representative with the state Workforce Development Board (WDB)
• Developing alignment policies and processes that the secondary and postsecondary Perkins recipients shall implement

You will also be responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance for the nurse aide training program. This includes providing guidance to local operators of programs that train nurse assistants intended for employment in health care institutions. Work involves:

• Reviewing and approving new nurse aide training program applications
• Completing onsite compliance reviews

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• This position requires statewide travel.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $77,379.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of professional career and technical education experience including two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs; or
• An equivalent combination of professional career and technical education experience and training, which includes two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a minimum of two years full-time professional career and technical education experience in a 9-12 or postsecondary school environment.
• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.