OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 64081032

State of Florida • Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d • $47,668 - $52,435 • Hybrid

About The Position

The incumbent of this position will spend 100% of time providing service delivery activities that include contractor monitoring and review, technical assistance, and contractor service delivery quality control for the USDA Child Care Food Program administered by the Bureau of Child Care Food Programs. The incumbent in this position 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 will receive supervision and direction from the Southern Regional Supervisor of the Field Operations Section of the Bureau of Child Care Food Programs. This is a highly responsible independent position that monitors and reviews Child Care Food Program contractors' program compliance as required within a defined geographic region of Florida, completing written reports within required timeframes, disseminating reports, and conducting follow-up monitoring as needed. The list of actual counties to be served will be provided by the Manager of the Field Operations Section and may be modified as needed. Provides technical assistance, training, guidance and counsel to Child Care Food Program contractors within a defined geographic region of Florida, including providing a definitive interpretation of program requirements to contractors, including free and reduced price meal policies; providing technical assistance and consultative services to contractors; acting as liaison between contractors and the program office; providing trainings for new center contractors at pre-approval visits; providing new contractor training for new Homeless and After School Snack Contractors. Assists contractors in the preparation of applications as required. Reviews applications for accuracy and completeness and forwards to the Department for approval. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal and state Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of daily operations of a child care center or day care home.
• Knowledge of child nutrition.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of correct grammar usage.
• Ability to interpret federal and state regulations and procedures.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify problems and potential solutions, implement corrective actions and evaluate the results.
• Ability to present negative findings in an effective manner.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and complete work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently without close and constant supervision and be an effective team member or team facilitator.
• Ability to travel and present information to contractors.
• Skill in use of personal computers and standard software packages.
• Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional related experience.
• Incumbent is required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or non-professional related experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews Child Care Food Program contractors' program compliance as required within a defined geographic region of Florida, completing written reports within required timeframes, disseminating reports, and conducting follow-up monitoring as needed.
• Provides technical assistance, training, guidance and counsel to Child Care Food Program contractors within a defined geographic region of Florida, including providing a definitive interpretation of program requirements to contractors, including free and reduced price meal policies; providing technical assistance and consultative services to contractors; acting as liaison between contractors and the program office; providing trainings for new center contractors at pre-approval visits; providing new contractor training for new Homeless and After School Snack Contractors.
• Assists contractors in the preparation of applications as required.
• Reviews applications for accuracy and completeness and forwards to the Department for approval.
• Performs other related duties 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: Mid Level