EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3, SCHOOL FACILITIES DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Code: 70343S State Non-Competitive Range: R30 (FY 2027) Work week NL: FLSA exemptOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $100,498.48 - $148,186.78/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under general direction of a manager or supervisory official in the Department of Education, supervises the delivery of training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs concerning school facilities planning. Performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of considerable difficulty and works with a high level of independence in the monitoring and evaluation of education facilities in school districts statewide; supervises staff and work activities; prepares and signs official performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does related work as required.

Examples of work

• Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Ensures adequacy of the physical environment in which learning takes place, including school equipment, materials, and resources in order to promote effective teaching and learning.
• Thoroughly evaluates architectural and construction plans for educational adequacy of school building construction, renovation, or remodeling in accordance with NJAC 6:22, the School Facilities Planning Code.
• Supervises the development, evaluation, and/or monitoring of local and state institutional programs and recommends program changes for approval.
• Consults with local school district staff, and based on evaluation findings, provides technical assistance to implement plans for improving instructional environment.
• Designs and implements procedures and instrumentation for the ongoing assessment of local district staff training and instructional facilities.
• In cooperation with county offices or regional units, develops and conducts training activities for staff employed in education agencies.
• Develops guidelines in the area of instructional environment.
• Consults with local program staff and provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of improved curricular/instructional materials and methods.
• Reviews education programs and recommends approval, disapproval, or modification of funding levels.
• Reviews annual program plans, applications for funds, and final reports and recommends acceptance, modification, or disapproval.
• Is responsible for designing guidelines for funding and/or contracting with state, county, and local agencies for programs and/or services.
• In cooperation with other department units and other state departments, develops cooperative projects and programs for improving school facilities.
• Reviews monthly and annual reports and writes reports and recommendations pertaining to program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Reviews research, literature, and legislation and consults with experts in the discipline(s) to ascertain current and future trends in instruction and the impact on school facilities.
• Develops technical aspects of legislation or administrative code and evaluates proposed legislation or administrative code for technical accuracy and compliance with current trends in the area of school facilities planning.
• Participates in funding decisions and monitors the approved funding plan.
• Provides guidance and training to other staff as needed.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or a related field.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in evaluating school facilities design and construction and implementing guidelines for improving the learning environment.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of educational theories, curriculum development, and instructional methods and techniques and how they apply to school facilities design.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the design and construction of school facilities, including NJAC 6:22; School Facilities Planning.
• Knowledge of current education programming and program funding.
• Knowledge of methods used to develop and train education and planning staff.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices in educational testing and measurement.
• Knowledge of effective approaches to needs assessment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to elementary and secondary education programs.
• Knowledge of instructional materials and assessment tools used in elementary, secondary, or adult education programs.
• Knowledge of state and local budgetary procedures.
• Knowledge of the area of professional specialization, including current practices, historical perspective, and future trends.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, codes, and regulations governing curricular area(s) of specialization.
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques.
• Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
• Ability to develop, implement, and supervise preservice and inservice staff training programs.
• Ability to plan and develop curricular/instructional programming.
• Ability to interface with community groups, school district professional staff, and other professionals.
• Ability to provide leadership and planning assistance to local programs.
• Ability to conduct safety education training.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assess problems in education and implement plans to resolve them.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree AND possession of a New Jersey educational certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in School Administration may be substituted for the above education.