Education Fiscal Services Consultant PC 0071 at California Department of Education Share on X      Print Application Deadline

8/1/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/1/2025 Contact Rochelle Smolky
9163190683 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$7,538.00 - $9,435.00 Monthly Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Please be advised, the California Department of Education (CDE) does not utilize the on-line EdJoin application process.

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

DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Education Fiscal Services Administrator, Audits and Investigations Division, the Education Fiscal Services Consultant (EFSC) works with local education agencies (LEAs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to ensure the state is meeting its obligation to provide subrecipient oversight, monitor fiscal program compliance, and ensure the timely resolution of LEA corrective actions relating to the Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) funded programs. The position advises and assists LEAs and CBOs in strengthening and improving its fiscal program management practices. The person in this position is considered an expert in the area of school district accounting, budgeting, and reporting policies and procedures, and how these issues relate to and affect the delivery of education programs and services to students. The duties include:

• Independently conduct high risk fiscal monitoring reviews of LEAs and CBOs in conjunction with the federal program monitoring process utilizing the California Monitoring Tool (CMT). Prepare oral or written reports of work accomplished to management delineating review objectives, scope of work performed, significant fiscal or program deficiencies, and make recommendations for resolving identified issues and problems. Consult with LEAs and CBOs to upgrade the fiscal skills of business officials, program administrators, and school site councils. Advise and assist the LEAs and CBOs in strengthening and improving program fiscal management practices in the areas of program accounting, budgeting, and reporting. Follow-up with LEAs and CBOs to ensure corrective action plans are developed and implemented in a timely manner.

• Work closely with LEAs and CBOs to provide fiscal guidance and technical assistance and training on proper expenditure of ELO program funds. Identify and make recommendations for resolving educational funding issues. Consult with CDE management, LEAs, and CBOs in the development of tools, policies, and procedures to implement the fiscal accountability aspects of federal laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable, to ensure the state is meeting its obligation to monitor program compliance. Meet and consult with CDE, LEA, and CBO staff to develop policies, procedures, and report forms, to implement the requirements for more efficient operations.

• Confer with federal and state agencies including the U. S. Department of Education, Department of Finance, California State Auditor, other program offices and LEAs receiving ELO program funds; work with CDE’s Legal Office, and program offices in resolving fiscal program non-compliance; participate in training for entities receiving funds and other policy or decision-making meetings.

• Develop and present training to LEAs, CBOs, and CDE program staff in the area of fiscal regulatory requirements of entities receiving ELO program funding.

• Perform other job-related duties and critical projects, as necessary.

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to work independently • Ability to work effectively under pressure and successfully meet deadlines • Willingness to travel

CONTACT:

Donna Reade
(916) 327-5054
DReade@cde.ca.gov

 

 

Requirements / Qualifications

Examination Information 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) Education Fiscal Services Consultant: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=2EDAA Education Fiscal Services Assistant: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1EDCC NOTE: Examination packages are temporarily being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov, or submit it by mail or in person with the attention to: California Department of Education Examination and Recruitment Office 1430 N Street, Suite 1802 Sacramento, CA 95814

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. 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 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1. Describe how your past and present work experiences qualify you for this position. Provide specific examples of how your experiences relate to this position's duty statement. 2. Summarize your experience working collaboratively with schools, educational agencies, and/or state agencies. 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.

Requirements / Qualifications

Examination Information 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) Education Fiscal Services Consultant: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=2EDAA Education Fiscal Services Assistant: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1EDCC NOTE: Examination packages are temporarily being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov, or submit it by mail or in person with the attention to: California Department of Education Examination and Recruitment Office 1430 N Street, Suite 1802 Sacramento, CA 95814

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. 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 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following: 1. Describe how your past and present work experiences qualify you for this position. Provide specific examples of how your experiences relate to this position's duty statement. 2. Summarize your experience working collaboratively with schools, educational agencies, and/or state agencies. 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.

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