Career and Technical Education Advisor 1

Join us at the Department of education and embark upon a challenging and rewarding new career opportunity! We are seeking a Career and Technical Education Advisor I to provide statewide leadership and technical assistance to support the achievement of technical standards in Career and Technical Education (CTE) as related to programs of study, statewide articulation and credit transfer, nurse aide training programs, adult accreditation, and related training programs through the involvement of business and educational partnerships. If you have the necessary experience and foster an enthusiasm for education, we want to hear from you!

As a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1, you will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of career and technical education goals for the Division of Adult and Postsecondary Education. This professional analyzes existing research to in the support of quality career and technical education practices. Work includes conducting compliance reviews of nurse aide training programs and reviewing and approving new training programs and curriculum. This position supports the achievement of technical standards within CTE and, in particular, Program of Study education to include industry established standards, performance measures and standards, career and technical education standards, professional association standards and Pennsylvania academic standards. You will have the opportunity to participate in the bureau’s annual Integrated Learning Conference and Strategies conference.

If you are passionate about assuring a skilled workforce through quality career and technical education, we encourage you to apply today!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position requires statewide travel.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four 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.
• 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:

• Four years of professional experience in the field of career and technical education, including one year of experience in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.