State of Louisiana Hiring for EDUCATION PROGRAM CONSULTANT 1, 2, OR 3 Job at Baton Rouge, LA Full Time

Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
DOC-Administration
Baton Rouge, LA

www.doc.louisiana.gov

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT
or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF
LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

This position is located at DOC-Headquarters, in Baton Rouge, LA.

DETAIL – The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT – This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT – Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Education Program Consultant 1, Education Program Consultant 2, or Education Program Consultant 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Education Program Consultant 3 is $95,493. Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. The transcript should be attached to the application or faxed prior to the close of this announcement for your application to be considered. Fax to (225) 342-5968, or mail by close of this announcement.

>>>> An attached resume will not replace a completed application.

****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.****

Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For information about this job posting contact:
Christal Walker or Cody Hulbert
(225) 342-8627 or (225) 342-6664
Department of Corrections
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304
Fax: 225-342-5968

Function of Work:
To assist in the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
Close from a higher-level educational official.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Predominantly located at the Department of Education.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Education Program Consultant 2 by the absence of advanced level duties and close supervision from a higher-level education official.

Assists with development and implementation of all aspects of an educational program affecting populations such as students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and ancillary/support personnel in the public school systems, special schools, nonpublic schools, public and private colleges and universities, technical colleges, local neglected and delinquent institutions, and state correctional institutions; and individuals from other profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions.

Assists in determining program goals and objectives and in the development of plans to effectively implement the specified program.

Assists research, design, implementation, and evaluation of current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a Division.

Assists in the design, development, and researching of projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.

Assists schools and school systems in securing the best possible results for their efforts by building the capacity of school and system teams.

Assists in the development of evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.

Assists in the planning, conducting, and evaluation of staff development and in-service training (including national, state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, business and industry groups, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups (such as Chambers of Commerce, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, military groups, etc.), parents, and other citizens.

Assists in providing technical assistance to local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the field of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and answers questions and assists in the resolution of problems.