SCHOOL/COMMUNITY NUTRITION SPECIALIST

State of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2024
State of Nevada Announces

An Open Competitive Recruitment for:

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY NUTRITION SPECIALIST

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $69,008.40 to $103,335.12 PAY GRADE: 39
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Agriculture

Division: Food and Nutrition

Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson

Job Class Code: 05.224

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 46788

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/04/2024

Close Date: 04/18/2024

Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email: darrell.morlan@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted for another 11 Days 20 Hrs 12 Mins


The Position
School/Community Nutrition Supervisors and Specialists provide technical assistance, nutrition education, program monitoring, claims reimbursement, application approval, and outreach and training for statewide school and community nutrition programs that provide financial support to public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools, child care facilities, residential institutions, youth camps, summer programs, and other organizations.
Incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept; develop and implement training evaluation tools; oversee claims administration; and ensure compliance with Civil Rights Program Authority. Positions at this level may supervise professional, technical and/or support personnel. This is the journey level in the series.
Under the supervision of the Community Nutrition Supervisor, Division of Food and Nutrition, incumbent is responsible for the administration and management of one or more programs under the Community Nutrition Section, including the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The incumbent interprets and implements federal program regulations; provides expertise and technical assistance to program sponsors/operators in food service management, program requirements, nutrition education, and program monitoring activities; approves sponsor/operator applications and renewals; oversees program compliance reviews and monitoring; trains new and current sponsors; compiles data for USDA reports; provides information to federal agencies; utilizes computer programs in word processing, and development of spreadsheets, power point and other computer programs to prepare and conduct presentations, training, and provide information to various groups, to include community and faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, for-profit and non-profit child care centers, local government agencies, legislators, congressional delegates, the media, other public officials and the public. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***


To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public health, public administration, nutrition, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field and three years of professional experience in nutritional needs assessment and nutritional programs planning and implementation; OR three years of experience as a School/Community Nutrition Program Coordinator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Requirements

Some positions require a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Some positions require statewide travel.

Some positions require a pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting.

Positions in this series must obtain and maintain either a School Nutrition Association (SNA) Level Three certification or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Management Professional (CMP) within 12 months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.


The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.



INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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