CHILD DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Education Administrator I of the Program Quality & Integrity (PQI) Bureau in the Child Care and Development Division, the Child Development Consultant provides expert consultation and subject matter expertise regarding various subject areas related to PQI program obligations. Areas of focus include California regulations, program requirements, funding terms and conditions, and the Manual of Policies and Procedures for all contracts. This position supports fraud investigations. Extensive travel exceeding 50% is required for fieldwork in this position. A valid CA driver's license is required for this position. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two pages in length, size 12-point Arial font. Please include each question followed by your response, addressing the following: 1. Describe your experience with program integrity and monitoring of state and federal child care programs 2. Explain your knowledge of early childhood education state systems for subsidized child care and development programs including understanding state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements. 3. This position requires extensive travel. Identify any concerns or challenges you have with extensive traveling throughout the year. 4. Describe a project that you lead, include the purpose of the project, tasks, and the outcomes. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills are essential • Ability to build consensus and facilitate team work • Ability to act independently • Ability to use excellent judgment and make appropriate decisions • Experience in the state system for subsidized child care and development programs including understanding of state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements • Travel is required 50% or more travel is a requirement for this position. A valid CA driver's license is required for this position.