Caltrans District 3 · 1 day ago
EDUCATION FISCAL SERVICES CONSULTANT
Caltrans District 3 is seeking an Education Fiscal Services Consultant to oversee complex analytical assignments related to fiscal policy and the budget process in the education sector. The role involves providing expertise on K-12 education finance, advocating for funding changes, and collaborating with various stakeholders in the education system.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversee a variety of highly sensitive and complex technical analytical assignments related to fiscal policy and the budget process, including trailer bill legislation
Provide expertise and advice related to K–12 education, school finance, and the state budget to the public, the Legislature, the local educational agency (LEA) governing board members, administrators, Department of Finance (DOF), California Department of Education (CDE) management and staff, and other state agencies
Formulate policy, provide direction, advocate, and provide technical assistance and support to establish or change funding relevant to California’s childcare and pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public education system
Attend budget hearings with the Director, and work with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI) to advise, recommend, develop, and promote the SSPI's funding priorities
Qualification
Required
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 - 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: Have you had prior experience with work related to Proposition 98 or education finance? If yes, please explain. What skills and experience related to LEA business practices, such as accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and public school law and finance, and financial management do you possess that would assist you in succeeding in this position? Describe your experience managing multiple concurrent tasks and projects, in both an independent and collaborative setting
Preferred
Knowledge of school district business and financial management practices; public school law, and finance
Excellent analytical skills to interpret data, solve administrative and fiscal problems
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to exercise good judgment, initiative, and creativity
Ability to analyze situations and take effect action
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with local, state, and federal officials and agencies
Benefits
Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Program
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Funding
Current Stage
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