Health and Nutrition Services Specialist

2 weeks ago


Phoenix, United States State of Arizona Full time

Department of Education
- The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents._

**Health and Nutrition Services Specialist**

Job Location:
Address: Health and Nutrition Services Section
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:
**Salary**: $64,000 - $70,000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 05/05/2024

Job Summary:

- This position will primarily conduct compliance reviews of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs (National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), After School Care Snack Program (ASCSP), At-Risk Afterschool Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program) according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and ADE established policies and procedures. This will involve on-site visits to schools, centers, day care homes, and other sites that participate in the USDA CNPs. Knowledge of the USDA CNPs and interpersonal communication with food service staff at these entities will be needed to complete compliance reviews in an efficient and effective manner.
- Frequent in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position.

Job Duties:

- Conduct on-site compliance reviews of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs), (National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), After School Care Snack Program (ASCSP), At-Risk Afterschool Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program) according to USDA and ADE established policies and procedures. Reviews consists of regulation interpretation, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, written and verbal communication and correspondence with school food authorities and program operators
- Compile information collected from on-site visits to comprehensively assess entities compliance with program regulations and policies
- Compose detailed reports and determine required corrective action, and if necessary fiscal action, related to the monitoring conducted for the USDA CNPs
- Request, track and process timely and relevant corrective action for each entity to ensure compliance with the USDA regulations and state agency protocols
- Provide technical assistance to school food authorities and program operators (sub-recipients) participating in the USDA CNPs as needed, using appropriate resources
- Interpret and explain USDA Child Nutrition Programs regulations including proper procurement and financial management for school food authorities and community organizations participating in the USDA CNPs through compliance monitoring, often during an on-site visit
- Participate in team, agency, or partner initiatives when directed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:

- Federal and state regulations pertaining to child nutrition programs or other state/federally funded nutrition programs
- Food preparation, food safety, and food production oversight
- Current issues regarding child health and nutrition
- Federal and state procurement requirements and regulations
- General business service
- A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in nutrition, dietetics, or public health or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required

Skills in:

- Interpersonal communication
- Presentation
- Oral and written communication
- Self-initiative for project development and implementation
- Program implementation and oversight
- Decision making
- Professional writing
- Customer service techniques
- Intermediate skill in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Intermediate skill in using Adobe Acrobat

Ability to:

- Operate successfully in a strong team environment
- Perform to stated deadlines and to produce expected results with little supervision
- Express ideas and information clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing
- Adapt to and be sensitive to audience learning style and education level when providing technical assistance
- Understand, interpret, and implement rules

Selective Preference(s):
Preference will be given to those applicants with:

- Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Dietitian Technician, Registered (DTR)
- School Nutrition Specialists (SNS)
- Serve Safe certified or Certified Food Safety Manager

Pre-Employment Requirements:

- Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation._
- If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: _Driver’s License Requirements._

**Benefits**:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
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