25 Apr Education Specialist I – Federal Programs
ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO FILL A POSITION
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Approved for Internal and External Consideration
Position Title: Education Specialist I
Position Code: 30122
Salary Range: $50,253.60 – $102,664.80
Position Location: Montgomery, AL
Open Date: April 2025
The Federal Programs section intends to fill one (1) Education Specialist position. The position will provide support to LEAs in the administration of Federal Programs.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:
- Conducting desk audits, pre-monitoring and monitoring visits in local education agencies (LEAs).
- Reviewing and approving federal grant applications through electronic grant application program (eGAP).
- Planning and/or conducting professional development growth opportunities for LEAs.
- Overseeing one or more federal grant programs, ensuring compliance with federal guidance and regulations.
- Assisting high-risk LEAs with analyzing and reviewing financial activities involving the preparation and administration of federal grant budgets.
- Providing technical assistance to LEAs as needed.
- Supporting the department to prepare for USED and single audit monitoring visits and reviews, and to remedy grant compliance issues or findings.
Education:
- Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an approved subject matter or education specialty area
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience
- Administrative experience preferred, not required
Other Skills:
- Knowledge of technology-support applications as related to specific job functions (Microsoft applications, for example)
- Strong motivational skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Disciplined to work independently
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel overnight, as needed
How to apply:
Step 1:
To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at Alabama State Personnel Department
for instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.
Step 2:
After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to: