EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

Department of Education

JC-507991

Legislative Specialist
EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 2/25/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Education Administrator I of the Facilities Planning Policy and Standards (FPPS) Unit within School Facilities and Transportation Services Division (SFTSD), the Education Programs Consultant (EPC) serves as the FPPS Legislative Specialist, applying California Education Code, California Code of Regulations and other related law that impact FPPS and SFTSD operations including matters that may come before the State Board of Education to ensure that state and local stakeholders receive the support and guidance necessary to provide California’s students with the best programs possible.

The EPC collects, organizes and analyzes an array of state and local data to inform their work, and applies California Education Code and regulation in variety of contexts including SBE waiver request and school district organization petitions. In addition, the EPC will track legislative bills that my impact the work of the unit or division, write and submit analysis of bills assigned, and take a leading role in developing bill analysis skills within the unit.

A successful candidate will be well-versed in California education law and regulation and skilled in data analysis, technical writing, and preparing and delivering presentations. The EPC will be comfortable mentoring division staff in bill analysis as well as speaking with local education leaders and elected officials and CDE and SBE leadership.

The CDE values both the professional and lived experience of its employees and encourages applicants who feel they possess a compatible skill set for the work described above, including interest in learning a new subject area, if applicable.

Working Conditions

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 working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-507991

Position #(s):

174-140-2656-XXX

Working Title:

Legislative Specialist

Classification:

EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT

$8,237.00 - $10,310.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASSISTANT

$5,912.00 - $7,396.00 A

$7,138.00 - $8,934.00 B

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

School Facilities & Transportation Ser.

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and childcare programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

Special Requirements

Examination Information-

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 link below:

Please note : A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin.

Education Programs Consultant:

Education Programs Assistant:

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 2/25/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education

Human Resources Division-Mail In

Attn: C&P PC 4897/JC-507991

1430 N Street, Ste. 1802

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education

Department of Education Drop-Off

Attn: C&P PC 4897/JC-507991

1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
• 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. Provide an example of your ability to collect information for program evaluation, apply evaluation criteria, and summarize your findings to support a recommendation for action.
  
  

  
  

  2. Using specific examples, describe your experience preparing and delivering informational presentations for meetings, hearings, conferences, and/or workshops for interested stakeholders.

  
  3. Provide one or more specific examples of your experience identifying, interpreting, and applying relevant state or federal statutes and regulations.

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.

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:

1. Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends in public education and the California public school system.

2. Ability to identify, synthesize and organize information.

3. Ability to understand, interpret and apply California education law and regulation.

4. Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form.

5. Ability to apply standards for writing to represent a state agency.

Benefits

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

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  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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeff Thorne
(916) 445-8546
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.