Job Description

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 detail oriented? 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 general direction of the Associate Director of the Principal Apportionment Section in the School Fiscal Services Division (SFSD), and working cooperatively with the Education Fiscal Services Administrator of Principal Apportionment Policy Office A, the Education Fiscal Services Administrator is responsible for providing managerial direction and guidance to staff and local educational agency (LEA) administrators on numerous complex issues surrounding attendance accounting, instructional time, special education AB 602 policy, and Local Control Funding Formula policy.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Ensure the accurate and timely apportionment of over $50 billion in state aid to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools for all Principal Apportionment programs, including LCFF and Education Protection Account apportionments.

Act as the division’s lead representative on Principal Apportionment policy and funding issues.

Oversee and assist staff in the development and maintenance of automated systems and software necessary to support the apportionment of state funds, including special education funds. Coordinate the activities of the office with staff of the department’s Technology Services Division to ensure timely completion of all related computer-programming activities.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

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 practices, school district business and financial management practices, principles, practices, and trends in public education; knowledge and understanding of the principles of supervision.

- Ability to 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 for a program of the Department; work effectively with top administrative personnel in the department and other agencies.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· 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

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

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• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
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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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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