Education Information Consultant 1, 2, or 3 (Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Education Information Consultant 1, 2, or 3 (Office of Assessment, Accountability, and AnalyticsPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4475830) ApplyEducation Information Consultant 1, 2, or 3 (Office of Assessment, Accountability, and AnalyticsSalary $3,480.00 - $5,349.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberLDOE50532451041924LPDepartmentEducation-State ActivitiesOpening Date04/23/2024Closing Date4/28/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental InformationThis position is located in Baton Rouge, LAAs part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Information Consultant 1, 2, or 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Education Information Consultant 1 (TS-307)Hourly: $20.08 - $30.86Monthly: $3,480 - $5,349Annual Salary: $41,756 - $64,189 Education Information Consultant 2 (TS-309)Hourly: $22.98 - $35.33Monthly: $3,984 - $6,124Annual Salary: $47,809 - $73,486Education Information Consultant 3 (TS-311)Hourly: $26.31 - $40.45Monthly: $3,895 - $7,011Annual Salary: $54,735 - $84,136 Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.Office of Assessment, Accountability, and AnalyticsJob Focus AreaThis position serves as the primary or secondary support contact for multiple LDE Statewide systems. The LDE statewide systems support encompasses, but not limited to the management of all application enhancements and modifications to their given systems, communication and training with all of the local Education Agencies (LEAs) and associated contacts, and ensuring that the data is as error-free and correct as possible once a system collection closes Assists and advises clients at the local and state level with collection, management, and reporting of education-related information such as defining data elements/indicators and developing data user guides/dictionaries.Serves as project leader in the design, development, and maintenance of computerized databases containing data on public and non-public education required by the production of reports. Provides on-going assistance to LEAs, the Legislature, the BESE, and other divisions within the Department.-Represents the Department and participates in meetings, conferences, and workshops at the local, state, and national level.Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:Knowledge of Excel and Access, analytics knowledge, and resources development experience.Driving Results:The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.Demonstrating Initiative:The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.Managing Ambiguity: The ability to perform as expected with partial information and/or in uncertain circumstances.Managing Systems:The ability to predict and manage the effects of actions on interrelated or interacting components of a team, department, or organization.Testing and Troubleshooting:The ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections and resolve operating malfunctions to ensure machines and tools are functioning as expected.Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Information Consultant series has an established special entrance rate and is the advertised minimum. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. One position is available and located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification . All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application. You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript(s) to your online application. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. NOTE : Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana) page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact:ldoejobs@la.gov Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree.SUBSTITUTIONS:Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To provide a strategic level of information management and consulting work within the Department of Education.Level of Work:Entry.Supervision Received:Close from a higher level Education Information Consultant, higher level Education Research Analyst, Information Systems Management Consultant Supervisor, or higher level education job title.Supervision Exercised:None.Location of Work:Department of Education.Job Distinctions:Differs from all other Education Information Consultant positions by performing duties at the entry level.Differs from all other Information Systems Management Consultant positions by performing duties that are less technical, more functional and are focused on information requirements in the area of education.Differs from all other education job titles by the emphasis being on information management within the research or information areas rather than educational programs.Examples of WorkAssists clients at the local and state level with collection, management, and reporting of education related information such as; defining data elements/indicators and developing data user guides/dictionaries.Helps conduct in-service workshops to train clients about department data collection and submission procedures.Assists in the review and verification of data collected by the Department for validity and accuracy, using a variety of analytical and statistical methods.Assists educators and members of the general public at the school, district, and/or state levels in collecting and/or interpreting education data for school improvement and/or other education decision-making purposes.Assists in defining, comparing, presenting, and recommending the implementation of specific data collection activities and educational research approaches.Assisting with designing and identifying program measurement standards which are used for reporting the education progress of schools, districts, and the state as a whole. The employee will assist in the management of the design and dissemination of assigned components for written and electronic reports.Assists with the design, development, and maintenance of computerized databases containing data on public and non-public education required by the production of reports.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

Mardi Gras,

Good Friday,

Memorial Day,

Independence Day,

Labor Day,

Veteran's Day,

Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Please indicate which of the following software or statistical packages that you have experience with (please choose all that apply):

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If you selected SAS/SPSS/SQL/ACCESS/Other to the previous question, please describe your experience using these programs, including years of experience. Reference this experience from your application (not resume). If you selected "None," enter "N/A."

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Do you have experience with large data sets and/or databases?

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If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the types of data sets and/or databases AND describe your experience, including years. If you answered NO, enter "N/A":

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Do you have experience with file building and/or system maintenance?

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If you selected "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience, including years of experience. Reference all relevant experience from your application (not resume). If you selected "No," enter "N/A."

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Rate your ability to adapt to change based on our definition: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

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Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

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Rate your ability to manage ambiguity based on our definition: The ability to perform as expected with partial information and/or in uncertain circumstances.

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Rate your ability to test and troubleshoot based on our definition: The ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections and resolve operating malfunctions to ensure systems and tools are functioning as expected.

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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note: Teachers and other employees of the school system are NOT considered LA Department of Education employees.

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