Education Fiscal Services Consultant (PC 0138) na California Department of Education

A resume is required with the application package. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

Job Description and Duties:

Do you want to be part of an outstanding team that supports the state's 2,000+ local educational agencies in providing a world-class education to all of California's students? Are you passionate about problem solving and data accuracy to fund California's schools? If you are interested in working in an exciting environment surrounded by a team of enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD) of the California Department of Education (CDE) is the right team for you. SFSD core values include Teamwork, Integrity, Customer Service, and Continuous Improvement.

Under the direction of the Director and Associate Director of the School Fiscal Services Division, this position works on sensitive and complex K-12 education fiscal issues determined by the Division Director to be of high priority to local educational agencies (LEAs), the division, and the department. This position must provide advice and guidance to LEA administrators, as well as to department management and staff, other state agencies, and Legislative staff, on emerging and key issues impacting K-12 education funding and school finance. The incumbent in this position is required to maintain a broad understanding of the various fiscal areas and responsibilities of the division.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Provide guidance and advice to LEA administrators on implementing and administering various new and existing state and federal programs that impact funding for K-12 education to ensure compliance with various laws.

- Identify, resolve, and advise on emerging key education finance, program, and fiscal issues that impact K-12 education funding, including LEA financial and business oversight responsibilities and department operations.

- Perform special projects as assigned, including but not limited to, assisting with coordinating policy analysis and development on issues of high priority to the department and the School Fiscal Services Division.

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. - Knowledge of school administration and school district business practices, financial management, staffing, current practices and procedures for the preparation of school budgets, accounts and records; principles of governmental fund accounting, program cost accounting, interim financial status reports and year-end expenditure reports; public school law and finance; and general knowledge of other areas of LEA operations. - Ability to solve administrative and fiscal problems, and to speak and write effectively; establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials and agencies; relate to school boards, chief business officials, and superintendents; provide leadership and direction to local educational agencies and work effectively with top administrative personnel in the Department, other agencies, and LEAs.

Hiring unit contact: Bill Douglas [email protected]