Education Programs Consultant

Job Description and Duties

The Education Programs Consultant (EPC) performs complex consulting and analytical duties working with regional centers, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Specialists, and other divisions throughout the Department. The incumbent works independently and as part of a team to provide technical assistance, supporting regional center consumers, ages birth to 22 years old. This position is responsible for supporting the Education Administrator I (EAI) in coordinating comprehensive, multi-faceted services for families, enhancing collaboration and transition efforts with other state departments and local partners including the California Department of Education (CDE), California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and local educational agencies (LEAs).

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Frequent contact with employees, regional center staff, and the public. Occasional statewide travel may be required.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1. Describe specific experiences working with different program partners and community within, and outside of your organization to achieve timely implementation of a program goal? Please be specific.

2. Please describe how you would develop and implement a new initiative and provide statewide training that equips regional center staff to support middle school high school students, and their families plan for life after high school. What strategies would you utilize to oversee the implementation of this initiative?

If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your degree or transcripts (unofficial is acceptable) as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under “Minimum Requirements” on the left-hand side of this job posting).

Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third-party academic credential evaluation. The link for the commission certification is:

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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: Principles, practices, laws, regulations, and trends in public and private elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education. Current trends in career, vocational counseling, independent living, and self-advocacy for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Regional center system including Early Start, Lanterman Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C to B transition, and the transition from high school into postsecondary activities. Program planning techniques, experience with the state contracting process; contract monitoring and compliance, and research and statistical methods. Ability to: Exercise creativity in the formulation and development of resources, materials, training education program design; independently conduct complex research and analytical studies of statute and regulations; apply educational policy. Present ideas clearly and concisely; establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners; and exercise tact, resourcefulness, and judgment with all groups. Independently manage a project within the resources provided; analyze statutes and regulations to make recommendations to leadership, develop, review and edit documents; establish and maintain project and departmental priorities; work effectively with administrative personnel in the Department and other governmental agencies.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: .

If you have not taken the Education Programs Consultant exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click to gain list eligibility.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
• Other - Credential Requirements: Possession of a valid California administration credential or credential or life diploma of equivalent authorization or approved substitution.