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Career and Technical Education Advisor 1

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-39967-22430

Department

Department of Education

Division

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Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

22430

Position Number

00012886

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00163450

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

Worksite Address

Forum Building

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Tracey Readinger

Contact Phone

717.736.7707

Contact Email

[email protected]

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Career and Technical Education/Division of Adult and Postsecondary Career and Technical

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Join us at the Department of Education and embark upon a challenging and rewarding new career opportunity! We are seeking a Career and Technical Education Advisor I to provide statewide leadership and technical assistance to support the achievement of technical standards in Career and Technical Education (CTE) as related to programs of study, statewide articulation and credit transfer, nurse aide training programs, adult accreditation, and related training programs through the involvement of business and educational partnerships. If you have the necessary experience and foster an enthusiasm for education, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Career and Technical Education Advisor 1, you will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of career and technical education goals for the Division of Adult and Postsecondary Education. This professional analyzes existing research to in the support of quality career and technical education practices. Work includes conducting compliance reviews of nurse aide training programs and reviewing and approving new training programs and curriculum. This position supports the achievement of technical standards within CTE and, in particular, Program of Study education to include industry established standards, performance measures and standards, career and technical education standards, professional association standards and Pennsylvania academic standards. You will have the opportunity to participate in the bureau’s annual Integrated Learning Conference and Strategies conference.

If you are passionate about assuring a skilled workforce through quality career and technical education, we encourage you to apply today!

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=00012886) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 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, up to four days per week. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

+ 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:

+ Four years of professional experience in the field of career and technical education, including one year of experience in the development and implementation of career and technical education curricula or programs;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

+ 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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

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

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

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

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

+ 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 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.

05

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.

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

06

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 willnotbe 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 question 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 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

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – WRITE AND/OR EVALUATE GRANT PROPOSALSWrite and/or evaluate grant proposals to develop, improve or expand career and technical education programs submitted by local educational agencies; provide guidance and technical assistance in preparing the proposals; ensure compliance with established guidelines, evaluate the performance record of prior grant contracts; prioritize proposals based on established criteria; negotiate with program/project directors on line item budget requests; and recommend or reject specific levels of funding.

Levels of Performance

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

+ A. I have professional experience evaluating a grant proposal for career and technical education programs. This includes determining compliance with guidelines and recommending approval/rejection.

+ B. I have professional experience writing a grant proposal for career and technical education programs.

+ C. I have experience writing and/or evaluating grant proposals for programs not related to career and technical education.

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

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

08

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

09

If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University/Training Source

+ Course Title(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – MONITOR PROGRAMSPrepare, participate or conduct on-site reviews of career and technical educational programs as a team leader/member to ensure compliance with established regulations and guidelines; evaluate the quality of the instructional methods and materials; ensure that attendance records and other required documentation are present and properly completed; interview administrators, instructors and students to determine strengths and weaknesses of program; provide guidance, assistance and encouragement to improve program areas and correct deficiencies; and complete 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 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 program related on-site reviews.

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

11

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

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COMMUNICATIONSDevelop, organize and conduct conferences, symposia and workshops for career and technical education personnel, i.e., school administrators, counselors, teachers and industry leaders in order to familiarize them with current, new or improved methods, techniques and materials within the field of career and technical education; develop questionnaires and evaluate the results to determine training needs; develop or obtain training materials; prepare agendas; identify and arrange for presenters and ensure they are qualified; arrange for facilities and audio-visual aids; moderate panel discussions; participate as a speaker; and evaluate results. In cases where one is not the principle organizer, represent 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 (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 training related to project management or organizational management.

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

13

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) 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.)

14

If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information 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(s)

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROVIDE LEADERSHIPProvide leadership to secondary and postsecondary administrators to promote, plan, develop and improve career and technical education programs and services consistent with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies related to career and technical education initiatives; meet with representatives from educational institutions, business and industry, and other groups or organizations to plan, develop and improve career and technical education; develop guidelines for the development and improvement of career and technical education programs at state, regional and local levels; and meet 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 career and technical education programs. This experience involved planning and improving career and technical education programs/services in multiple areas, e.g., agriculture, business, etc. This experience was also at the state or regional level.

+ B. I have professional experience participating in the development of statewide career and technical education programs. This experience involved planning and improving career and technical education programs/services in one area, e.g., agriculture, business, etc. This experience was also at the state or regional level.

+ C. I have professional experience participating, as a team member of a school program evaluative committee. My experience involved planning, developing and improving career and technical education programs/services in one or more areas, e.g., agriculture, business, etc. This experience was also at the state, regional or local level.

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

16

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

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov