Title:  Program Technician III - Federal & Education Support

Overview

The Agency of Education is seeking a Program Technician II to join our Federal & Education Support Programs division. This position will serve the entire division, although approximately half their time will be spent in support of the Child Nutrition Programs Team (the percentage will vary throughout the year).

 

The FESP Division provides leadership, support and oversight of federally funded educational ("Title" programs) and child nutrition services and supports provided in our schools, as well as childcare centers, summer program sites, and others. Our division is responsible for ensuring these programs follow federal and state regulations and that individuals running those programs are well trained so that students receive the best possible support for learning, growth, and development. In addition, our division manages interagency programs, involving educational supports for students in foster care and other interagency programs. This individual will play a vital role within the Division including conducting digital accessibility (DA) checks of documents prior to Web posting and assisting division members with understanding DA requirements, updating information in documents posted on our Webpage, pulling reports from our child nutrition claims management system, and providing general logistical support for the Division, such as preparation of requisitions and translation requests.

 

If you are looking for a fast-paced position with impact on key programs that serve VT students, educators, and the community, this role is for you!

 

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 Suite, especially Excel, Word, Forms, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint
• Good proofreading skills
• Ability to apply uniform principles across different content types and situations  
• Basic math and alphabetization skills
• Good attention to detail when compiling reports and formatting or editing written documents
• Ability to effectively communicate with agency staff and school personnel

The day-to-day tasks will include a wide variety of responsibilities, so the successful candidate also will need to be able to quickly switch between tasks and prioritize support requests while staying organized.

 

Please note that it is possible to work primarily remotely. However, the individual must be able to come into Montpelier as needed.

Who May Apply

This position, Program Technician III (Job Requisition #51044), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Anne Bordonaro at anne.bordonaro@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Class Definition

Advanced technical and administrative work performed with a high degree of independence. Duties involve administering a complex program or multiple programs; coordinating program activities; including various technical processes; and may involve developing and implementing program requirements such as compliance monitoring or data audits. Requires a broad knowledge of an agency or department and assigned programs. This is the third level in the series and is distinguished from the lower levels by a broader and more complex scope of program responsibilities including a substantial understanding and maintenance of the financial aspects of the program. Incumbents may supervise lower level technical and clerical positions. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior, but with need for significant interaction with other division or department staff, other state or outside agencies.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominately in an office setting. Private means of travel should be available for occasional travel when appropriate. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR Associate's degree or higher AND three (3) years or more of experience above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

Two (2) years or more of experience as a Program Technician II with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic HTML skills (such as formatting bold, italics, text size and color, and links)
Prior experience making digital content accessible for people with disabilities
Skills with additional Office 356 products such as Power BI, Power Automate, Planner, and Publisher 
Prior event planning experience
Prior customer service experience 
Prior experience formatting content to comply with organizational brand standards or style guide
Prior experience creating and editing web content in Drupal or a similar content management systems

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.