EDUCATION & INFORMATION OFFICER

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Education (http://www.doe.nv.gov/)

Division: Dept. of Education

Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

Job Class Code: 05.160

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 47439

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 05/13/2024

Close Date: 05/28/2024

Recruiter:

ADRIAN FOSTER

Phone: (702)486-2911

Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted for another Expired

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 role is situated within the Office of Early Learning and Development at the Nevada Department of Education in Carson City. The individual in this position will provide technical assistance to licensed childcare facilities to help them engage with the Silver State Stars Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS). Responsibilities include designing and delivering trainings approved by the Nevada Registry, participating in local committees and boards that advocate for the early childhood sector, and collaborating with QRIS coaches and assessors to offer assistance to childcare providers in northern Nevada and rural areas. Additionally, the role involves organizing events led by the Office of Early Learning and Development for partners and providers, as well as 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

The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required.

Special Requirements

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. 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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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868