Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is May 3, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

Under the general direction of the Education Administrator I (EA I), of the Office of School-Based Health Programs (OSBHP), Whole Child Division (WCD) in the Student Support Services Branch, the Nurse Consultant III (Specialist) is the technical specialist that provides complex and sensitive consultation, works collaboratively with staff in the OSBHP, other program units within the WCD and the California Department of Education (CDE). The incumbent provides highly skilled nursing guidance and support to local educational agencies (LEAs) to promote statewide level direction, guidance, and leadership in school nurse and school health services, and provides a wide variety of tasks to promote the physical, social, mental, and emotional health of kindergarten through twelfth grade (K-12) students through program and resource development and performs the following duties:

Provides leadership and high-level consultation for LEAs and school nurses in developing, planning, implementing, promoting, and assessing school health services for K-12 students, in accordance with approved standards and practices; serve as liaison and resource expert in school nursing and school health services and program areas for local, regional, state, and national school health care providers and policy setting groups.

Provides technical assistance to LEAs and coordinate school health program activities with public health, social services, environmental education agencies, and other public and private entities; research, develop, and disseminate policies and procedures to enhance coordinated school health as described in the Health Framework for California Public Schools.

Provides technical assistance and responds to questions from the field, including school nurses, public health nurses, physicians, school administrators, parents, and other agencies regarding student health issues and school health services; review and analyze legislation relating to physical and mental health and make recommendations for positions on legislative bills.

Stays current on research, educational trends, policies, statewide and national efforts pertaining to school nursing; acts as the Division and CDE School Nurse lead; builds local capacity by guiding LEAs on coordinating school health programs; maintains/updates program web pages and resources; compiles and disseminates best practices, resources, guidance through a newsletter, listserv, and social media; and builds collaborative partnerships with internal and external partners, including the Department of Health Care Services, Department of Public Health, California School Nurses Organization, and LEAs with model programs, to support the implementation of school health programs across the state.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSE CONSULTANT III (SPECIALIST)
• NURSE CONSULTANT II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-411077

Position #(s):

174-160-8181-XXX

Working Title:

Nurse Consultant lll (Specialist)

Classification:

NURSE CONSULTANT III (SPECIALIST)

$8,075.00 - $10,679.00 A

Shall Consider:

NURSE CONSULTANT II

$7,398.00 - $9,767.00 A

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Whole Child Division

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 child care 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.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations

• Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Nurse Consultant II: CalCareers

Nurse Consultant III (Specialist): CalCareers

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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

Attn: C&P PC 0092/JC-411077

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

Attn: C&P PC 0092/JC-411077

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 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.

• Degree and/or School Transcripts

• Other

• Cover Letter

• Other

• RN - school nurse credential

• 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 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

Provide a brief background with attention to both depth and breath in the area of school nursing, specifically describing your experience in the school setting, and/or overseeing school based health programs.

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:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in school health program management. Ability to provide content expertise in the area of school nursing, while ensuring current research and best practices are modeled and implemented. The ability to prioritize tasks based on essential needs, and pivot when necessary to meet the needs of a dynamic area. The ability to multi-task and provide detail oriented on task completion, while being an effective communicator.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website: Benefits Summary

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:

Alexandra Scheuer

(916) 319-0501

AScheuer@cde.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Karrie Sequeira

(916) 607-5811

KSequeira@cde.ca.gov

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

oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov

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.

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx

• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended.

• Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.

• DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.

• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.

• In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.

• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 10/2023 version.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.

• Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted.

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.