Economic Services Food and Nutrition Program Director

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will oversee the Food and Nutrition Team and is responsible for the implementation and operation of Vermont's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This position requires independent and teamwork and the confidence to initiate and implement federal policy changes in a frequently changing landscape with a focus on accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Health Care related fields AND two (2) years or more as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization, including one (1) year of SNAP program work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Health Care related fields AND three (3) or more years as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization, including one (1) year of SNAP program work experience.
• Five (5) years or more as a manager or administrator in a health/human services program or organization, including one (1) year of SNAP program work experience.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.
• Background in policy related to food insecurity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Food and Nutrition Team.
• Responsible for the implementation and operation of Vermont's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
• Initiate and implement federal policy changes in a frequently changing landscape with a focus on accuracy and integrity.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
• Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager