LITERACY COORDINATOR

Announcement Number: 47556 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 05/29/2024 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position

Incumbents function as managers who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinate supervisors; develop policies and procedures; and allocate staff and resources to accomplish goals and objectives.

This is for an Agricultural Literacy Coordinator position which will work with students in grades K-16, 4-H programs, FFA Career Development, post-secondary agriculture education programs, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture in the Classroom, the Governor's Office of Workforce Innovation (GOWINN) and agriculture trade organizations to promote an agriculture education curriculum that focuses on agricultural/agribusiness classroom education, and career exploration/development; and help ensure a knowledgeable and motivated workforce for the Nevada agricultural industry. The incumbent will also support workforce development programming of the Nevada FFA Association. The incumbent will also work with USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service to develop agriculture economic data to be shared with educational programs around the state; coordinates with industry representatives in the classroom program to ensure current and relevant information is used in the classroom; works with our USDA partner to share their youth program resources; and works with GOWINN, 4-H Skill-A-Thon and FFA Career Development to ensure program connection to emerging industry needs. The incumbent may supervise contract or assigned staff. The position requires occasional travel and schedule that may require working nights, weekends and holidays. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-5_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education or a closely related field and three years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and implementation of adult education programs and activities. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Have you attached a copy of your college transcripts to your application?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

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