OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 64003384

State of Florida

22h • Onsite

About The Position

General: Provides technical assistance and guidance to Child Care Food Program (CCFP) Contractors, state staff and others regarding the provision of services through the CCFP; reports to the Bureau of Child Care Food Programs in Tallahassee and receives supervision and direction from the Public Health Nutrition Program Manager of the Bureau of Childcare Food Programs; and will be required to complete a certification twice a year stating that all time worked has been on the Child Care Food Program. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the following tasks:

Reviews and approves procurement process for catering contracts greater than or equal to $50,000 including amendments, addendums and supporting documentation between any CCFP contractor and CCFP registered caterer for meal services to ensure compliance with both program regulations and federal cost and procurement standards prior to execution of the contract. Responsible for recognizing non-compliant procurement documents and recommending required modifications to materials and processes.

Collects renewal of catering contracts annually, reviewing each to ensure compliance with program regulations.

Develop procurement resources and training materials. Evaluates and updates current procurement resources including Standard Catering Contract, Procurement Requirements, and online modules.

Oversees CCFP caterer registration process and manages caterer license and food service certification tracking.  Develop resource materials for caterers and provides assistance with program

Develop educational resources and training materials. Selects, develops, or updates and evaluates menu planning, food safety, and other materials pertaining to catered meal service. Writes and reviews reports, correspondence and other written material as required.

Responsible for analyzing federal regulation and interpreting purchasing/contract laws and policies established by the USDA and State of Florida to assist CCFP contractors and State agency staff in achieving federal procurement compliance. Also assists with the development of on-site monitoring review forms and procedures for use by state staff and CCFP contractors to ensure program and procurement compliance.

Assists in determining and providing quality improvement evaluation of the nutrition services provided by the CCFP. Analyzes nutrition services data from program reviews, sponsor monitoring reviews and other appropriate data sources. Prepares periodic and special reports for program planning and evaluation. Provides technical assistance, consultation, and training to State staff and CCFP contractors regarding the interpretation and use of the data.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of: federal and state Child Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements and procedures; the current science and practice of nutrition and dietetics and standards of practice in public health; the concepts and theories of nutrition and dietetics as they relate to growth, development, health and disease; nutrition and dietary assessment techniques; organization of health resources to maintain, protect, promote and improve the health of the community; cultural/ethnic eating behaviors of various Florida population groups and how they affect nutritional status; human behavior and techniques for modifying the diet; available educational resources; and correct grammar usage.
• Ability to: communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with emphasis on communicating scientific information at levels of understanding appropriate to different audiences; plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and complete work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; write measurable health and nutrition related standards and objectives; identify problems, implement corrective actions and evaluate the results; provide consultation to others; work independently without close supervision and be an effective team member, or team facilitator, to travel and present information to contractors.
• Skill in: use of personal computers and standard software packages.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, food taservice management or related field and one year of professional experience is preferred.
• Limited to medium travel required.
• The incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
• This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code.
• The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities in that they shall determine a regulated entity's compliance with federal, state, or local statutes or regulation; or determine or recommend whether the agency should issue, revoke, cancel or suspend an entity's participation in a government program; or approve or recommend administrative transactions between the agency and a regulated entity.
• Therefore, the incumbent is subject to the requirements of Chapter 112, F.S., Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C. and DOH Policy 30-2-07 with which s/he is required to be thoroughly familiar.
• Purchasing Card - Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities.
• Emergency Duty - Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to Child Care Food Program (CCFP) Contractors, state staff and others regarding the provision of services through the CCFP
• Reviews and approves procurement process for catering contracts greater than or equal to $50,000 including amendments, addendums and supporting documentation between any CCFP contractor and CCFP registered caterer for meal services to ensure compliance with both program regulations and federal cost and procurement standards prior to execution of the contract.
• Responsible for recognizing non-compliant procurement documents and recommending required modifications to materials and processes.
• Collects renewal of catering contracts annually, reviewing each to ensure compliance with program regulations.
• Develop procurement resources and training materials.
• Evaluates and updates current procurement resources including Standard Catering Contract, Procurement Requirements, and online modules.
• Oversees CCFP caterer registration process and manages caterer license and food service certification tracking.
• Develop resource materials for caterers and provides assistance with program
• Develop educational resources and training materials.
• Selects, develops, or updates and evaluates menu planning, food safety, and other materials pertaining to catered meal service.
• Writes and reviews reports, correspondence and other written material as required.
• Responsible for analyzing federal regulation and interpreting purchasing/contract laws and policies established by the USDA and State of Florida to assist CCFP contractors and State agency staff in achieving federal procurement compliance.
• Assists with the development of on-site monitoring review forms and procedures for use by state staff and CCFP contractors to ensure program and procurement compliance.
• Assists in determining and providing quality improvement evaluation of the nutrition services provided by the CCFP.
• Analyzes nutrition services data from program reviews, sponsor monitoring reviews and other appropriate data sources.
• Prepares periodic and special reports for program planning and evaluation.
• Provides technical assistance, consultation, and training to State staff and CCFP contractors regarding the interpretation and use of the data.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

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