Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleSchool Food Program Specialist 3, (Open to current NYS employees only) Box P12-1623/03692
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69057 to $87351 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a School Food Programs Specialist 3.
Section 70.1 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Assistant in School Lunch Administration.
Provisional Appointment: If the eligible list has fewer than 3 acceptors, a provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a School Food Programs Specialist 2.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates to fill a School Food Program Specialist 3 position 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 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:
• Coordinate a team of School Food Programs Specialists 2s in administration of State and federal child nutrition programs;
• Develop, monitor and evaluate system processes to ensure effective regulatory compliance;
• Review and approve reports and letters for assigned staff;
• Ensure compliance with State and federal laws and regulations;
• Analyze program reviews, ensure review correspondence complies with regulatory timelines, calculate reclaim amounts and ensure that corrective actions are carried out;
• Provide technical assistance to sponsors and agencies by telephone, e-mail, correspondence or on-site visits;
• Review and prepare draft child nutrition materials to ensure they are clear, concise and comprehensive and provide suggestions for improvement;
• Assist with drafting and preparing summaries for Department’s response and preparation for appeals; and
• Supervise and train staff regarding efforts and processes to ensure the fiscal and nutritional integrity of the programs including the development of forms, written procedures and memos for the website.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent or provisional appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $87,351 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by March 29, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1623/03692) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter 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 March 29, 2017 to p12jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (P12-1623/03692) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.