HEALTH AND NUTRITION SERVICES SPECIALIST

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

1d • $64,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO
RAISING ACADEMIC OUTCOMES AND EMPOWERING PARENTS.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION SERVICES SPECIALIST

Job Location:

Health and Nutrition Services Division
Tucson Location

Job Summary:

• This position will primarily conduct compliance reviews of the USDA Child
Nutrition Programs (National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast
Program (SBP), After School Care Snack Program (ASCSP), At-Risk Afterschool
Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food
Service Program, and Special Milk Program) according to United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) and ADE established policies and procedures. This will
involve on-site visits to schools, centers, day care homes, and other sites that
participate in the USDA CNPs. Knowledge of the USDA CNPs and interpersonal
communication with food service staff at these entities will be needed to
complete compliance reviews in an efficient and effective manner.
• Frequent in-state and infrequent out-of-state travel is required for this
position.
The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work
environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business
needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work
in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.

Requirements

• Federal and state regulations pertaining to child nutrition programs or other state/federally funded nutrition programs
• Food preparation, food safety, and food production oversight
• Current issues regarding child health and nutrition
• Federal and state purchasing requirements and regulations
• General business service
• A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in nutrition, public health, or business administration, or equivalent experience to substitute for the degree, is required
• Oral and written communication
• Self-initiative for project development and implementation
• Program implementation and oversight
• Decision making
• Professional writing
• Customer service techniques
• Intermediate skill in using Microsoft 365 Applications and services
• Intermediate skill in using Adobe Acrobat
• Operate successfully in a strong team environment
• Perform to stated deadlines and to produce expected results with little supervision
• Express ideas and information clearly, concisely, both orally and in writing
• Adapt to and be sensitive to audience learning style and education level when providing technical assistance
• Understand, interpret, and implement rules

Nice To Haves

• Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Dietitian Technician, Registered (DTR)
• School Nutrition Specialists (SNS)
• Serve Safe certified or Certified Food Safety Manager

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site compliance reviews of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs), (National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), After School Care Snack Program (ASCSP), At-Risk Afterschool Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program, and Special Milk Program) according to USDA and ADE established policies and procedures. Reviews consist of regulation interpretation, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, written and verbal communication and correspondence with school food authorities and program operators
• Compile information collected from on-site visits to comprehensively assess entities compliance with program regulations and policies
• Compose detailed reports and determine required corrective action, and if necessary fiscal action, related to the monitoring conducted for the USDA CNPs
• Request, track and process timely and relevant corrective action for each entity to ensure compliance with the USDA regulations and state agency protocols
• Provide technical assistance to school food authorities and program operators (sub-recipients) participating in the USDA CNPs as needed, using appropriate resources
• Interpret and explain USDA Child Nutrition Programs regulations including proper procurement and financial management for school food authorities and community organizations participating in the USDA CNPs through compliance monitoring, often during an on-site visit
• Participate in team, agency, or partner initiatives when directed

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees