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Specialized Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 (Health Occupations)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
607 South Drive (Show on map)
Jan 14, 2026
THE POSITION Do you have a passion for developing and implementing specialized career and technical education curricula or programs? Find fulfillment in your work by sharing your professional career and technical education experience in health occupations with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Division of Adult and Postsecondary Career and Technical Education in this Specialized Career and Technical Education Advisor 1 (Health Occupations) position. With our team, you will provide leadership and technical assistance to local Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) providers that train nurse aides for employment in long-term care facilities, in accordance with federal and state law. Apply now and make a lasting positive difference in the lives and careers of Pennsylvania's healthcare professionals! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will travel state wide to complete on-site reviews of nurse aide training programs utilizing the approved on-site monitoring instruments based on federal and state regulations. This includes reviewing and approving applications for individuals seeking approval of new nurse aide training programs, conducting facility inspections, and completing follow-up correspondence, as well as providing technical assistance to operators of nurse aide training programs throughout the Commonwealth. You will also be responsible for maintaining databases and files for Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) providers, and for assisting our bureau in the preparation of reports, state/federal plans, and the revision/interpretation of legislation, regulations, and standards as related to nurse aide training programs. Your ability to work cooperatively with quality assurance committees to identify and address issues related to nurse aide training and competency evaluation programs, and your ability to maintain lines of communication and working relationships with other bureau, PDE, and interagency staff who are apt to be involved in various components of the same technology and educational partnerships will be essential for success. Our team will rely on you to make decisions regarding the compliance of NATCEPs and confirm that each program provides a plan of action for compliance issues and recommendations to ensure that our state's Nurse Aids are prepared to excel in their work. Apply now for the chance to achieve your goals, innovate, and empower with us! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position travels statewide. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of professional career and technical education experience in the area of the parenthetical including one year of experience developing and implementing specialized career and technical education curricula or programs; or An equivalent combination of professional career and technical education experience and training in the area of the parenthetical, which includes one year of professional experience developing and implementing specialized career and technical education curricula or programs. Other Requirements: PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.