Nutrition Director jobs in Lacey, WA

Description

• We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)
• We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.

• Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ , and highly mobile student populations.
• Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.

Key Responsibilities

This position supervises a team of six and is responsible for decision making, state-wide policy and federal program administration.

• Administer the Summer Food Service Program to ensure federal and state regulations and requirements are met.
• Supervise, train, coordinate, and evaluate the work of program staff to ensure the CNS mission is met.
• Coordinate and plan implementation and monitoring of outreach efforts of Summer Food Service Program.
• Provide oversight for Farm-to-Child Nutrition Program (Farm-to-CNP) programing and activities.
• Compile and complete required reports, and other USDA required documents.
• Support CNS Information Technology (IT) projects.
• Coordinate with all CNS programs and processes.
• Oversee fiscal corrective action from administrative reviews of sponsors and appeals filed regarding reviews.

• Work closely with CNS fiscal staff on claims for reimbursement and repayment plans.
• This position will have travel required within the State conducting and overseeing administrative reviews, as well as limited out-of-state attendance at workshops/trainings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Public Health, Institution Management or Business
• Minimum 5 years work experience in nutrition programs or public health
• Minimum 5 years work experience supervising staff
• Minimum 5 years work experience administering programs and implementing federal and/or state regulations

• Expert knowledge of federal regulations, procedures, and policies of the US Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs.
• Strong commitment to child nutrition programs and the principles of trust, teamwork, collaboration and customer service.
• Experience of successful oversight and accountability for accurate and high-quality project completion within expected timeless.
• Demonstrated competency in the areas of leadership, individual and group interpersonal skills, and sound management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including the ability to conduct both formal and informal presentations to both large and small groups.
• Ability to manage resources effectively, lead with integrity and seeks to support results.
• Experience administering programs and implementing federal and/or state regulations
• Experience applying for and/or administering federal grants.

• One of or more of the following credentials – Registered Dietitian, School Nutrition Specialist, Master of Science in Nutrition or Public Health.
• Knowledge of and experience with federal regulations, procedures, and policies of the US Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
• A current résumé, and;
• A list of three or more professional references.