Job Posting: Director, School Fiscal Services Division C.E.A. Level B

Department of Education

JC-481538
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Director, School Fiscal Services Division C.E.A. Level B
C. E. A.

$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 6/30/2025

Job Description and Duties

 

The California Department of Education’s (CDE) School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) is responsible for apportioning over $98 billion of 68 state and federal program funds to California’s transitional kindergarten/kindergarten through grade twelve (TK/K–12) local educational agencies (LEAs), which include school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools. The Division Director of the School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) ensures the fiscal accountability of local educational agencies (LEAs), including working with representatives of education organizations, the Department of Finance and the Legislature to develop appropriate strategies and positions; monitor and ensure the financial solvency of county offices of education; advise and  assist school district administrators in accounting, budgeting, and reporting and in issues of fiscal accountability and management practices; assist and support county offices of education in their fiscal oversight responsibilities for school districts; assist in restoring bankrupt school districts to fiscal health and repayment of state loans.

 

The Division Director also provides direction on the enhancement and maintenance of the standardized account code structure; the collection of financial information from school districts, charter schools, and county offices of education; and the continual evaluation and improvement of data collection systems to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely information is made available and accessible to parents and to state and local decision makers. The SFSD guides staff in carrying out the Department’s responsibilities as the cognizant agency for establishing LEA indirect cost rates and in the provision of guidance on federal cost principles.

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

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-481538
Position #(s):
174-260-7500-001
Working Title:
Director, School Fiscal Services Division C.E.A. Level B
Classification:
C. E. A.
$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility:
School Fiscal Services 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: 6/30/2025

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 & 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 & 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Describe your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each "Desirable Qualification" factor listed under the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor. The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed 3 pages in length with a minimum font size of 12 pitch.

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 CEA examination does not require current 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:

Knowledge of the organization and functions of the CDE, the organization of state government and the legislative process, the structure, funding, and operation of the TK/K–12 public education system in California, sound business and management concepts and principles; experience managing people of diverse backgrounds and technical knowledge. 

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative teams; analyze and formulate administrative policies, procedures, and practices; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government and local school agencies; communicate effectively with people outside the immediate working environment; have the confidence and support of the top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters.

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 at the administrative level providing leadership in the areas of apportioning State and Federal funds, and technical assistance in fiscal matters.
  2. Experience at the administrative level developing and implementing educational policies.
  3. Experience in managing multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff in order to advance the activities of an educational program.
  4. Experience at the administrative level in developing and implementing broad-range educational programs including strategic planning, performance measurement, benchmarking, and organizational development.
  5. Experience at the administrative level 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. 

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
(916) 319-0747
cdeexams@cde.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
William Douglas
(916) 322-7617
WDouglas@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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