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Work Based Learning Advisor - Cooperative Education - (Career and Technical Education Advisor 2)

Salary

$75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-26029-22440

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED Div Prgm Stnds Qlty Assur

Opening Date

05/29/2025

Closing Date

6/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

22440

Position Number

00021544

Union

FOSCEP - Fed of St Cult & Ed Profsnls

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00163420

Bureau / Division

Division of Program Standards and Quality Assurances

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

Worksite Address

Forum Building

City

Harrisburg

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Lisa Golding

Contact Phone

717.783.0358

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Join us at the Department of Education and embark upon a challenging and rewarding new career opportunity as a Career and Technical Advisor 2 for Work Based Learning (Cooperative Education). In this vital role, you will have the opportunity to lead and direct statewide efforts to develop, improve, and expand career and technical education programs related to Work Based Learning (Diversified Occupations and Capstone Cooperative Education) programs as well as review statewide applications for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Join the Division of Program Standards and Quality Assurances to help assure a skilled workforce through high quality career and technical education.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A Work Based Learning Advisor (Cooperative Education) leads the statewide development, maintenance, and implementation of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, with a focus on Work-Based Learning (WBL) such as Diversified Occupations and Capstone Cooperative Education. Work involves providing expert guidance on policy development and recommendations for CTE clusters and WBL programs. You will analyze existing practices, identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions and enhancements to various stakeholders, including students, educators, administrators, and industry leaders. This professional develops and maintains high-quality teacher preparation programs in collaboration with relevant agencies, providing leadership through workshops, conferences, and professional development to ensure effective CTE and WBL practices. You will have the opportunity to interpret federal, state, and local regulations and policies impacting CTE, particularly WBL programs. Key to this position is ensuring compliance and supporting the achievement of industry standards, academic standards, and performance measures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00021544) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

+ This position requires statewide travel.

+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. Staff is required to report to the office one day per week, but can be subject to change. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year as a Career and Technical Education Advisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

+ Five years of professional career and technical education experience including two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs;or

+ An equivalent combination of professional career and technical education experience and training, which includes two years in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position also requires applicants to possess a minimum of two years of full-time professional career and technical education experience in a 9-12 or postsecondary environment.

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a minimum of two years full-time professional career and technical education experience in a 9-12 or postsecondary school environment?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 for one or more years full-time?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess two or more years of professional experience in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How many years of full-time professional career and technical education experience do you possess?

+ 5 years or more

+ 3 but less than 5 years

+ 1 but less than 3 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

How much graduate coursework have you completed in career and technical education?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

10

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – EVALUATE GRANT PROPOSALS

Evaluates grant proposals to develop, improve, or expand career and technical education programs submitted by local educational agencies; provides guidance and technical assistance in preparing the proposals; ensures compliance with established guidelines; evaluates the performance record of prior grant contracts; prioritizes proposals based on established criteria; negotiates with program/project directors on line item budget requests; and recommends or rejects specific levels of funding.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience independently evaluating multiple grant proposals for Pennsylvania Department of Education approved career and technical education programs. This includes determining compliance with guidelines and recommending approval/rejection.

+ B. I have professional experience evaluating grant proposals for career and technical education programs.

+ C. I have professional experience evaluating grant proposals for educational programs.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to grants.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of program(s) for which you evaluated grant proposals.

+ The actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

13

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – MONITOR PROGRAMS

Prepares, participates, or conducts on-site reviews of career and technical educational programs as a team leader/member to ensure compliance with established regulations and guidelines; evaluates the quality of the instructional methods and materials; ensures that attendance records and other required documentation are present and properly completed; interviews administrators, instructors, and students to determine strengths and weaknesses of programs; provides guidance, assistance, and encouragement to improve program areas and correct deficiencies; and completes monitoring reports, which includes recommendations for improvements and commendations when warranted.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience conducting on-site reviews of career and technical education programs as a team leader, which involved the responsibility for preparing the final report, including recommendations and/or commendations as appropriate.

+ B. I have professional experience preparing for and/or participating in on-site reviews of career and technical education programs.

+ C. I have professional experience preparing for and/or participating in other education programs related to on-site reviews.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of program(s) for which you did the on-site review.

+ The actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMMUNICATIONS

Develops, organizes, and conducts conferences, symposia, and workshops for secondary and postsecondary career and technical education personnel (i.e., school administrators, counselors, teachers and industry leaders) to relay current, new, or improved methods, techniques, and materials within the field of career and technical education; develops or obtains training materials; prepares agendas; identifies and arranges for presenters and ensures they are qualified; moderates panel discussions; participates as a speaker; and evaluates results. In cases where one is not the principal organizer, represents the employer in these same instructional gatherings and other types of meetings providing technical assistance, policy guidance, etc., regarding ongoing organization initiatives, projects, programs and trends.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience developing, organizing, and conducting conferences, symposia, and/or workshops related to career and technical education at the NATIONAL, STATE, OR REGIONAL LEVEL.

+ B. I have professional experience developing, organizing, and conducting conferences, symposia, and/or workshops related to career and technical education at the LOCAL LEVEL ONLY (i.e. school boards, IU faculty members, etc.).

+ C. I have experience ASSISTING with the development and organization of conferences or conducting workshops.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project management or organizational management.

+ E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of audiences you presented to (state, regional or local level, etc.).

+ The type(s) of conferences you presented or developed (career & technical education related, etc.).

+ The actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility (developed, presented, assisted, etc.).

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROVIDE LEADERSHIP

Provides leadership to secondary and postsecondary administrators to promote, plan, develop, and improve career and technical education programs and services including career and technical education Program of Study and the federal Perkins Act, etc. that is consistent with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to career and technical education initiatives; meets with representatives from educational institutions, business and industry, and other groups or organizations to plan, develop, and improve career and technical education; develops guidelines for the development and improvement of career and technical education programs at state, regional, and local levels; and meets with school administrators, instructors, and other interested parties regarding the implementation of career and technical education programs.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience DEVELOPING statewide secondary AND postsecondary career and technical education programs. This experience involved planning and improving career and technical education programs/services in MULTIPLE INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS.

+ B. I have professional experience PARTICIPATING in the development of secondary OR postsecondary statewide career and technical education programs. This experience involved planning and improving career and technical education programs/services in at least ONE INSTRUCTIONAL AREA.

+ C. I have professional experience participating, as a TEAM MEMBER of a secondary or postsecondary career and technical education program evaluation committee. This experience involved planning, developing, and improving career and technical education programs/services in ONE OR MORE INSTRUCTIONAL AREAS.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

20

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of programs/services and groups involved.

+ The actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

21

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Directs major career and technical educational programs including, career and technical education (CTE) Program of Study and the federal Perkins Act, etc., requiring the need to develop, maintain, implement, and recommend program guidelines and policies; and acts in a leadership capacity for other professional educators in providing guidance and direction on a statewide career and technical education program.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience developing guidelines and policies for a major career and technical education program. I was responsible for the content of the guidelines and policies.

+ B. I have professional experience assisting in the development of guidelines and policies for a major career and technical education program. I was responsible for researching and gathering information, but was not responsible for the guidelines and policies.

+ C. I have professional experience recommending changes to guidelines and policies for a major educational program; however, I was not responsible for the content of the guidelines and policies; OR I have professional experience providing guidance and direction to professional educators on the guidelines and policies for a major educational program; however, I was not responsible for the content of the guidelines and policies.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

22

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The type(s) of guidelines and policies you developed.

+ The actual duties you performed.

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov