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Salary: $64,414.80 - $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35 USD
Job Description
Announcement Number: 48412 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 08/08/2024 Close Date: 09/07/2024 Recruiter:
ADRIAN FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 14 Days 6 Hrs 58 Mins
The Position
Under general supervision, Education and Information Officers research issues of concern to the agency and the relevant target population; develop, coordinate and/or present educational programs; review, revise and monitor courses of instruction to reflect current marketplace and applicable law; audit instructor presentations to ensure quality instruction is provided in accordance with program requirements; facilitate communication among the target population and State and federal agencies; develop media releases, newsletters and informational brochures. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This recruitment is for an Education and Information Officer, situated in the Office of Early Learning and Development, within the Nevada Department of Education in Las Vegas. This position provides technical assistance to licensed childcare facilities to help them engage with the Silver State Stars Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS). Responsibilities of this position include designing and delivering trainings approved by the Nevada Registry; participating in local committees and boards that advocate for the early childhood sector; collaborating with QRIS coaches and assessors to offer assistance to child care providers in southern Nevada and rural areas; organizing events led by the Office of Early Learning and Development for partners and providers; and supporting the QRIS team in reviewing documentation and finalizing start ratings for QRIS programs. 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) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of specialization relevant to the agency to which assigned and two years of professional experience which included responsibilities for researching, writing, instructing, and presenting informational and educational material; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes This position may require some evening and weekend work. The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required. 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. This position requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for 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) Do you have an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education (ECE) or associate's degree in another field with 30 or more ECE college credits?
2) Do you have at least 4000 hours of direct experience in the early childhood field?
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
Job Address
Henderson, Nevada
United States
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