Head program control consultant
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Location
Downey, CA | United States
Job description
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An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Head Start Program Control Consultant
$9520 to $11793 Monthly
Insurance:
Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
To learn more, visit:
Online applications
must be submitted by:
3/18/2024
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)
Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off:
24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.
Under general direction, develops, implements, and monitors the processes and procedures for eligibility determination, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance (ERSEA) of participants in federal and state programs; leads program planning sessions with individual agency planning teams to inform program designs based on data analysis, and manages enrollment and slot allocations to ensure LACOE and delegate agencies comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following Knowledge: - Applicable laws, codes and regulations including California Education Code and federal and state program regulations and policies that apply to the management and administration of Head Start and Early Learning Division programs
- Processes and procedures in developing and writing grant proposals
- Principles and techniques of strategic planning, needs analysis, organization analysis, and performance analysis
- Design and management of effective systems and procedures for program planning and slot management
- Principles and techniques of organization, administration, and human resources management Concepts, capabilities, and applications of database management systems, and computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
Competencies: - Analyzing & Interpreting Data – Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and/or qualitative data
- Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Action & Results Focus – Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
- Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
- Attention to Detail – Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
- Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
- Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
- Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
- Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures
Required Education and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, social or behavioral sciences, human services, public policy, or early childhood development, or a field closely related to the job requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Experience: Four years of experience analyzing data and formulating recommendations related to compliance monitoring, program planning, and systems development in a social services or early childhood education agency.
Equivalency Provision: A master’s degree or equivalent graduate level coursework towards a degree in the field of public administration, business administration, social or behavioral sciences, human services, public policy, or early childhood development, or a field related to the knowledge and abilities requirements of this classification, from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, may substitute for one year of required experience. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Additional Requirements: A valid California driver’s license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff, LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection Process Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a performance examination and/or technical project and structured interview.
Contact For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Jeff Henderson at [email protected]
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information, please go to
LACOE Personnel Commission, 9300 Imperial Hwy, EC-Annex, Downey, CA 90242
Additional Information Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information, please go to For additional information on our testing procedures, please visit Applicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however, additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.
This examination is authorized as Open, open to the public.
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Based on full-time assignment:
Although new employees usually begin at the first salary step, advanced salary step placement may be requested
24 vacation days per year
15 paid holidays per year
12 paid sick days annually
Insurance includes health, medical, dental, vision and group life
Retirement CALPERS combined with Social Security, and pre-tax retirement savings account options
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