Nutrition and Food Systems Expert

2 weeks ago

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona Full time
Job Summary:

This Health and Nutrition Services (HNS) Specialist position is part of the Food Acquisition and Nutrition Systems team, which is responsible for enhancing the quality of menus and serving strategies used in Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) in Arizona. The team supports program operators through a technical assistance platform related to foodservice operations management and ensures operators have equitable access to serve nutritious foods. The team collects and analyzes metrics on CNP operations in Arizona to ensure all work and efforts are directed by data-driven decisions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Connects CNP operators to food and food suppliers at the state level and provides operational assessment, strategic recommendations, and ongoing technical assistance to CNP operators in the areas of food, finance, facilities, HR, and marketing with the goal of exceeding meal standards while maintaining a financially viable operation.
  • Uniquely supports the team by leading efforts within HNS to strengthen the Arizona food system by helping to build a fair, competitive, and resilient local food chain.
  • Develops food systems editorial content as well as implementing programs in the state of Arizona which establish cooperative agreements with an emphasis on purchasing domestic food from local and regional producers, targeting purchases to be from socially disadvantaged farmers/producers, and distributing the food to underserved communities via CNPs.
  • Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position.
Job Duties:
  • Provide general procurement and food acquisition technical assistance to all CNP operators on USDA Foods (Direct Delivery/Direct Ship, Processing, and DoD Fresh) utilization and management as well as on commercial foods by supporting operators in writing technical requirements and specifications for solicitations or quotes, identifying vendors/distributors/suppliers, and incorporating new products in school meals.
  • Provide direct technical assistance to CNP operators with a focus on ensuring equitable access to domestic, local, and regional nutritious foods and promotion of positive feeding strategies for their CNPs.
  • Lead efforts to strengthen the Arizona food system by supporting a fair, competitive, and resilient local food chain and expanding access to local foods.
  • Create resources and tools for use in operational assessment, strategic recommendations, and ongoing technical assistance to CNP operators in the areas of food, finance, facilities, HR, and marketing with the goal of exceeding meal standards while maintaining a financially viable operation.
  • Determine the type and frequency of the foods that the state of Arizona, via HNS, will make available to Recipient Agencies (RAs) through the USDA Foods in Schools program or other initiatives.
  • Contribute by analyzing trends, forecasting needs, assessing nutritional quality of foods, coordinating distribution, and placing orders as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
  • Knowledge in:
    • Federal regulations, state laws, and policies pertaining to all Child Nutrition Programs.
    • National and local legislative and health and nutrition program issues.
    • Federal, state, local, and tribal procurement laws and regulations.
    • Foodservice operations.
    • Arizona food system and supply chain.
    • Federal Food Distribution Programs.
  • Skills in:
    • Effective written and oral communication.
    • Active listening.
    • Organizational.
    • Time Management.
    • Analytical problem solving.
  • Ability to:
    • Research, review, and draw interpretations from public laws and rules.
    • Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
    • Think critically and make objective determinations.
    • Conceptualize complex systems and interactions.
    • Manage multiple projects and tasks.
    • Work well in a team and across disciplines.
    • Efficiently use computer software programs and applications.
Selective Preference(s):
  • Preference will be given to those applicants with:
    • A Master's degree.
    • A Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
    • Experience administering or directing a Child Nutrition Program (CNP).
    • Experience with local procurement.
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.
  • All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
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.
    • Ten paid holidays per year.
    • Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years.
    • Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly.
    • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
    • Deferred compensation plan.
    • Wellness plans.
Retirement:
  • You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period.

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