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Education Programs Consultant PC 3928 at California Department of Education Share on X Print Application Deadline 10/21/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 4/24/2026 Contact Gibran Medina 916-327-6156 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $8,237 - $10,310 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Please be advised, the California Department of Education (CDE) does not utilize the on-line EdJoin application process. DUTIES: The California Department of Education (CDE), Charter Schools Division (Division) is seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented individual to join the Program and Policy Office. Under the general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Program and Policy Office, and working cooperatively throughout the CDE, the Education Programs Consultant duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Review appeals, including analysis of charter petitions and related materials for denial, non-renewal, or revocation - Provide technical guidance and oversight support to charter schools and authorizers by interpreting charter law, addressing compliance issues, and collaborating with stakeholders - Support implementation of statewide charter programs by reviewing trainings, communications, and contractor invoices, and assisting with monthly charter chats - Review and support federally funded charter schools, including Public Charter Schools Grant Program recipients, STACS, and startups, ensuring alignments with CDE and SSPI positions DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience working with local educational agencies and other government agencies and organizations - Knowledge and understanding of educational program monitoring - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, completing all assignments accurately and thoroughly - Excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills as well as great attention to detail - Ability to work independently and as a team member CONTACT: Craig Heimbichner Email: Cheimbichner@cde.ca.gov 916-323-5759 Requirements / Qualifications 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 - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1. Describe your experience with project coordination and management. 2.

Describe your experience developing, improving, and evaluating regulations and/or policies and procedures in a program for statutory compliance and effectiveness. 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. FOR CDE Exams, include this: Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the links below: Education Programs Consultant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2870 Education Programs Assistant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2049 Requirements / Qualifications 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 - Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1.

Describe your experience with project coordination and management. 2. Describe your experience developing, improving, and evaluating regulations and/or policies and procedures in a program for statutory compliance and effectiveness.

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.

FOR CDE Exams, include this: Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin. To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the links below: Education Programs Consultant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2870 Education Programs Assistant: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2049 Links Related To This Job Standard State Application Form 678 View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem

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