Education Support Technician

Recruitment #201020-3231EA-001

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

10/29/2020 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$56,930 - $71,660/year (*New hires to State employment start at minimum of salary range)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

11/13/2020 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Who We Are:

The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.

The Role:
The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is currently recruiting for an Education Support Technician (EST) for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) unit. The Education Support Technician is essential to the CSDE operating programs that meet regulatory requirements, supporting access to USDA nutrition programs, and maintaining program integrity. This individual will assist in coordinating data, information, and reporting as an integral function of administering the Federal United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs including the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Foods Distribution Program, Afterschool Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and the Summer Food Service Programs.

This position is located at the State of Connecticut Office Building at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT. This is a 35-hour position that operates Monday - Friday.

What is in it for you:

Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage;
Competitive market salary plans;
Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Retirement healthcare offerings;
Professional growth and development opportunities;
Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut in a strategic Education capacity.

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Selection Plan

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE NOTE: Please note that the SPECIAL REQUIREMENT listed at the end of the job announcement for an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education is NOT required for this position.

This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. However, there are no attachments required at the time of application.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt and/or the status of applications during the recruitment process.

Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Catherine.Downey@CT.Gov .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Education this class is accountable for technical and statistical work connected with the operations of the department.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of increasingly difficult statistical and technical education related tasks within a bureau or division of the Department of Education; performs related duties as required.

This includes: processing claims for meal reimbursements; providing professional and technical assistance to school authorities; producing required federal reports; coordinating CEP data and validation; assisting with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests; supporting management evaluations and other audits; securing complete documentation for grants, contracts, and administrative reviews; assisting with data management and inventory controls for USDA Foods Programs; contributing to and assisting with external and internal CNP data requests and reports; and, working with professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals on projects as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; knowledge of organization and operation of public schools; knowledge of general office procedures; some knowledge of statistical methods and procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and evaluate applications and similar material.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in technical work in an area of education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience and training:

5 years of experience in processing data sets for multiple programs;
5 years of experience with data management software;
2 years of experience interpreting, analyzing, and verifying financial data and information;
2 years of experience with government program administration;
Experience with federal Child Nutrition Program administration.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.