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We are currently seeking a part-time Commerce Specialist 3 in our Lacey Office. This position is anticipated to be part-time, approximately 20 hours per week, and last 6 months. This position is also referred to as an Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) Specialist. The ECEAP Specialists oversee ECEAP contractor continuous improvement, including contract management, monitoring, program reviews and technical assistance. They develop and interpret ECEAP Performance Standards, lead and participate in special ECEAP projects, and support DEL and division projects related to ECEAP.

DEL is most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria:

• Bachelors degree or higher in child development, early childhood education, human development, health education, human services, family support, social work, mental or behavioral health, psychology, public health, nursing, or a closely related field
• Experience in direct delivery of comprehensive early learning services, such as ECEAP or Head Start
• Experience providing consultation, training, or technical assistance in early learning, family support, health, or comprehensive pre-kindergarten program design or management
• Professional experience in monitoring early learning programs, skilled at observing children in classrooms, providing objective analysis, and interpreting and applying performance standards
• Knowledge of current research, practices, and resources in three or more of the following areas: pre-kindergarten programming, comprehensive services for low-income children and families, early childhood education, children with special needs, parent involvement, family support, health, nutrition, mental health and behavior, child care licensing, early learning professional development, operation of early learning programs, and early learning and family outcomes
• Excellent written communication skills; computer proficiency, including Word and Excel
• Excellent oral communication skills, including skills for meeting facilitation, presentation, negotiation, and consensus-building
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects; demonstrated skill at objective observation; ability to analyze and synthesize data and apply objective evaluation criteria
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement in state operations and local ECEAP services

• Ability to collaborate with Department of Early Learning staff and positively represent DEL with diverse external partners

Initiative, flexibility, accountability, and responsiveness
• Availability to travel outside of the state office a minimum of one week every two months

Compensation Range —$22.94 to $30.07 hourly, DOQ

Application procedure
Interested candidates may apply by applying online at www.careers.wa.gov or by submitting:
· A letter of interest (addressing the elements listed in the Desirable Qualifications section of this announcement, in the order they are listed); and
· A current resume
  
Submit application materials to: HR@del.wa.gov
Please include your last name and the position title in the subject line of your email.
If e-mail is not possible, mail application packet to:
Washington State Department of Early Learning—Human Resources Department
PO Box 40970 Olympia, WA 98504-0970
FAX to 360/407-1437
Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2012. Candidate evaluation will be ongoing and it will be to the applicant’s advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Department of Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing