| Post Code: D702 | |
| Announcement Number: LEED9040 | |
| Classification Number: X7010 | |
| Open: 11/17/2009 | |
| Revised: 12/1/2009 (Close Date) | |
| Close: 12/15/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
Oregon Department of Education
Every Student, Every Day – A Success!
Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo and the Oregon Department of Education provide statewide leadership for all elementary and secondary students in Oregon's public school districts and education service districts. Responsibility also extends to public preschool programs, the state School for the Deaf, regional programs for children with disabilities and education programs in Oregon youth corrections facilities.
GENERAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS In addition to competitive salary, the Oregon Department of Education provides an excellent benefit package that can be viewed at http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/docs/benefits.doc. Please be aware that due to the economic downturn and subsequent state budget short-fall the Governor has ordered mandatory furloughs for employees. This position will be required to take furloughs in the biennium 2009-2011. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The OFA’s School Finance Unit (SFU) calculates and distributes apportionments from the multi-billion dollar State School Fund (SSF) for almost 200 school districts and 20 education service districts according to a detailed, complex statutory distribution formula. These apportionments provide the majority of the operating revenues for the districts. The SFU also collects and reviews financial information (budget and actual) from local districts, which is used internally for projects such as the Statewide Report Card and the Database Initiative (DBI) and by external parties such as the Chalkboard Project’s Openbooks. Additionally, the SFU addresses financial issues that impact school districts statewide; acts to set policy for the financial activity of the local education entities; reviews district reports for compliance with certain federal reporting requirements (OMB Circular A-133); and responds to requests for information from a variety of sources, including media, the legislature and its staff, districts, other offices within the ODE, and state agencies such as the Department of Administrative Services. The primary purpose of this position is to Direct the School Finance Unit, which includes supervising staff, coordinating and implementing policies and processes, interpreting statutes, creating efficient, reliable and effective systems, managing the initial appeals process for State School Fund overpayments, and keeping the OFA Assistant Superintendent apprised of key policy issues and concerns regarding school finance. Major duties include;
WORKING CONDITIONS This position works in a general office environment. May work overtime during legislative session and annual May State School Fund reconciliation. Occasional in-state travel and out-of-state travel, some overnight. You must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation. TO QUALIFY Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the requirements stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you:
In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. IF YOU QUALIFY With your application materials please submit a cover letter, not more than two (2) pages that addresses the following:
Only those applications whose background most closely matches the needs and the requirements of this position will be contacted for an interview. HOW TO APPLY DELIVER, MAIL, EMAIL or FAX your completed PD100 application and materials to: Oregon Department of Education Attn: Human Resources 255 Capitol St NE Salem, OR 97305 FAX (503) 378-8162 EMAIL ode.jobs@state.or.us If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Human Resources at 503-947-5635 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews. KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on the close date. Due to the volume of applications received, the Department will not verify the receipt of faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications. The Department cannot be responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by fax or e-mail or lost/delayed through the mail. AFTER your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising if your application was accepted or not accepted. If you do not agree with the results, you may request a review. Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if your application was not accepted, and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it is received in our office by the close date. NOTE: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Justice form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The pay on all announcements may change without notice.
THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED WOMEN, PERSONS OF COLOR, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ANY OTHER CLASSIFICATION PROTECTED UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPENING
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