Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSchool Food Program Specialist 2, (3 Positions) (Open to current NYS employees only)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually
Office of Child Nutrition
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a School Food Programs Specialist 2 or as a Food Service Management Specialist 1 OR be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.
NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of P-12 Education is seeking candidates to fill three School Food Programs Specialist 2 positions in the Office of Child Nutrition. This Office is responsible for providing technical assistance and performing field inspections of schools, sponsors and residential child care institutions participating in the School Breakfast, School Lunch and Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) and to ensure compliance with federal and State regulations, including the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Under the general supervision of the School Food Programs Specialist 3, conduct independent, comprehensive, administrative reviews of one or more child nutrition programs;
• Supervise and train School Food Programs Specialist 1 staff;
• Demonstrate a professional knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and interpret federal regulations;
• Develop and disseminate written guidance for multiple federal child nutrition programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local policies, rules, guidance and federal regulations;
• Independently schedule and prepare needed materials for administrative reviews;
• Review and monitor implementation of corrective action plans, generate follow-up correspondence and conduct unannounced visits;
• Propose recommendations for fund withholding, imposing special conditions on contractors and sponsors and termination of programs;
• Assist in the design of program and compliance review procedures to ensure uniform monitoring and review efforts throughout the State;
• Assist in the development of program policy and guidance;
• Assist in the development, preparation and implementation of program agreements and ensure compliance with related requirements and regulations;
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating child nutrition programs to meet changing priorities that support the mission of the program;
• Assist in administering electronic or manual recordkeeping and reporting instruments to maintain efficient and effective programs and generate reports;
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional analyses to ensure menus meet appropriate age and grade nutrition requirements;
• Evaluate and assess compliance with cost principals and audit requirements;
• Evaluate compliance with Civil Rights requirements;
• Monitor program payments for accuracy and timeliness;
• Provide recommendations for necessary actions associated with claims;
• Correspond with Reimbursement Unit to report irregularities; and
• Assist in the administration of grants, data collection and special program initiatives.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: These will be permanent appointments. These positions require travel. Filling of these positions is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $66,494 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 11, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1418) of the positions in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address p12jobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 11, 2015 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (P12-1418) of the positions in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!