Job Posting: Director, Career and College Transition Division C. E. A. Level B

Department of Education

JC-461244
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Director, Career and College Transition Division C. E. A. Level B
C. E. A.

$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/10/2025

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Education (CDE) is currently recruiting for the Division Director of the Career and College Transition Division. The CDE Division Directors are an integral part of the CDE’s leadership team. The Director is responsible for leading the implementation of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s priorities and initiatives to ensure all of California’s students are career and college ready upon completion of high school. This includes developing and implementing strategies and programs for transforming the high school educational experience; implementing multiple pathways; fostering new models of high schooling including thematic, early college, pathway, charter, and online high schools; expanding and promoting Partnership Academies; fostering personalized learning approaches; and, promoting 21st century skills. Central to the position is the ability to lead Career Technical Education Programs and policy. The Director oversees all activities and relationships with secondary and postsecondary education, and provides leadership and oversight of programs that prepare students for transition to college or advanced training. In addition, the director interacts and communicates with a diverse group of stakeholders, including high school-aged youth, out-of-school youth, adult students, parents, local educational agencies and schools, higher education agencies, state agencies, professional associations, the Congress and State Legislature, and business and labor representatives. 

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-461244
Position #(s):
174-615-7500-003
Working Title:
Director, Career and College Transition Division C. E. A. Level B
Classification:
C. E. A.
$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, 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 seven million children and young adults in more than 9,000 schools. 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.

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

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: 1/10/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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
Human Resources Division
Attn: Examination and Recruitment Office
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
Human Resources Division
Examination and Recruitment Office
1430 N Street Ste. 1802
Sacramento, CA 95814
Please date stamp your exam packet before dropping in the box.
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 - Please include a Statement of Qualifications describing your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each “Desired Qualification” factor listed above. You must provide specific examples for each Desired Qualification factor. The Desired Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the order listed.
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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin. 

Note: Eligibility to take the CEA examination does not require permanent status in the civil service. 

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

The incumbent must possess a broad knowledge of: state and federal kindergarten through adult education laws, policies and procedures; kindergarten through adult curriculum and instruction development, and implementation; principles and practices of public policy analysis and development; trends and problems of public education at the state, local, and federal levels; educational program planning, development and evaluation processes; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; the organization and of the California State Legislature, the SBE, and the CDE; grant and contract management; and, personnel and organizational management techniques.

 

The incumbent must possess the ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff; supervise the analysis, development, and implementation of legislation; develop and implement administrative policies, organizational procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of diverse groups to attain common goals; support top-level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships within the representatives of all programs, levels of government, and the public; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; speak effectively before large and small diverse groups, representing the CDE’s position; prepare and review reports on a variety of subjects; collaborate with the CDE and Division staff on CDE priorities, work products, and problem solving; foster team work within and among division staff; and effectively manage all business aspects including budget, accounting, grants, contracts, and personnel.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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. Experience in administering and leading secondary/postsecondary education programs; specifically in areas that provide assistance and support for high schools, college preparation, career technical education, adult education, Regional Occupational Centers and Programs, career pathways programs and grants management and business operations.
2. Experience at the administrative level in developing, analyzing, and implementing educational policies.
3. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff in order to advance the activities of educational programs and policies.
4. Experience at the administrative level in developing and implementing abroad-range educational programs including strategic planning, performance measurement, benchmarking, and organizational development.
5. Experience at the leadership level in collaborating with a variety of internal and/or external groups on educational issues of a high profile and/or politically sensitive nature.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of an application, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above, and will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Statement of Qualifications will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list. 

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the CEA Examination; no additional examination needs to be completed via CalCareers.

The Statement of Qualifications must specifically address the desirable qualifications listed above. When responding to these items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

  • The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the desirable qualifications listed above.
  • The SOQ should be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins on letter sized paper (8.5” x 11”), limited to one page per item and no more than three (3) pages total.
  • Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples.
  • Please note: resumes and cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.


If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

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.

Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov.
Human Resources Contact:
Examinations & Recruitment Office
(916) 319-0857
CDEExams@cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Moran
(916) 323-2469
rmoran@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.

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.

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