Nutrition Services Specialist (Program Specialist II)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are passionate about the role food and nutrition play in helping children grow to reach their full potential, keep reading to find a rewarding position to build relationships and support students statewide! The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Nutrition Services Specialist to collaborate with public and non-public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child & Adult Food Care Program (CACFP).

If you are detail-oriented, great at multitasking, and enjoy helping others, this could be a great fit! This is a fun team with dedicated members with long-term expertise, so you will get great training and motivated candidates can grow with the team.

The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.
Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.
Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour
This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position.
• Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience
• registered dietitian

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries and provides consultative services and technical assistance to local program operators.
• Conducts program monitoring; determines program approval, regulatory compliance, and program quality related to administration of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) food service operations.
• Analyzes results and writes review reports and monitors corrective action plans.
• Guides school districts, educational service units (ESUs), and local organizations by establishing and expanding their nutrition programs.
• Assists with development and delivery of training and workshops.
• Prepares and updates US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulation and policy guidance documents. Provides policy interpretation and technical assistance related to program regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
• 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
• Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
• 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

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