School Facilities Field Representative (Field Representative, School Administration (Specialist))

Job Description and Duties Come join our team and be a part of the exciting world of school construction! We’re hiring a School Facilities Field Representative who will be responsible for consulting with local educational agencies, architects and local planning committees; reviewing and approving preliminary and final school building and rehabilitation plans for consistency with the standards in California Code of Regulations Title 5, 14001 (5 CCR); ensuring that the school design promotes the delivery of educational programs consistent with current education concepts and state standards. The field representative will also ensure sites selected by local school district support educational appropriateness and pupil safety; evaluates site size, cost, geographical configuration, potential hazards (such as airports, high tension power lines, toxins, noise, flood), traffic and school bus safety, access to utilities, etc., for consistency with 5 CCR. This position researches and prepares recommended division and departmental policies, procedures, and standards on a wide variety of school facilities issues including: integrating school facilities designs with current educational program content; small school district maintenance and facilities support, prepares written responses to correspondence; analyzes legislation; and communicates verbally and in writing with other state, federal and local agencies, architects, local school planners, and the general public regarding school facilities planning; advises districts on the facility master planning and educational specifications. A successful candidate would be skilled in research, technical writing, and public speaking. The field representative will analyze and apply an array of state and local data to inform their work. They will speak regularly with local education leaders, County Office of Education leaders, and California Department of Education (CDE) leadership. The CDE values both the professional and lived experience of its employees and encourages applicants who feel they possess a compatible skill set for the work described above, including interest in learning a new subject area, if applicable. This position will require travel in: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne counties. Personal Leave Program 2025 Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction. CDE is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Additionally, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. For more information click here: E-Verify You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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: Candidates will be evaluated based upon related experience, and should also: • Possess strong analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills.• Have extensive knowledge of the state school facilities program and related policy and law.• Have a familiarity of the impact school facilities design and construction have upon student learning.• Have knowledge of the role the School Facilities and Transportation Services Division and the CDE play in the school facilities arena, including knowledge of the legislative and regulatory processes.