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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
03/22/2024 Application Deadline:
04/14/2024 Agency:
Oregon Department of Education Salary Range:
$5,232 - $8,024 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Child Nutrition Specialist Job Description:
Position Title & Classification: Child Nutrition Specialist
Salary: $5,232 - $8,024 ($5,598 - $8,581 PERS Salary)
We are seeking a Child Nutrition Specialist to join our Child Nutrition Program at the
Oregon Department of Education
. This is a permanent position represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
.This role is a hybrid of remote work and will need to report to the office when business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business.
About Us:
The
Oregon Department of Education’s
(ODE’s) mission is to foster equity and excellence for every learner through collaboration with educators, partners, and communities. In fulfilling its mission
, ODE has the vision to ensure all students have access to and benefit from a world-class, well–rounded, and equitable education system. The team with the
Child Nutrition Program
brings an abundance of open communication, positivity, and warmth to a highly collaborative and goal-oriented work environment. All opportunities, challenges, and ideas are met with respect and an open mind. This unit prides itself on supporting one another and maintaining a seamless flow of communication. All programs are served passionately and efficiently, placing partner experience and working collaboratively with the community as a top priority.What you will do!
As one of ODE’s Child Nutrition Specialists you to work closely with the staff who administer federal Child Nutrition Programs across Oregon to strengthen their program operations and provide technical support. You’ll also work with a diverse population of Program sponsors throughout the state, as well as with dynamic federal programs that support feeding communities throughout Oregon.
Typical duties include:
- Completing and conducting on and offsite administrative reviews for federal meal programs.
- Reviewing sponsor applications, budgets, management plans, reimbursement claims based on federal regulations and guidelines, state statutes, rules and agency policies, and procedures.
- Working with legal experts to interpret and apply statutory requirements for policies, materials, forms, requests for proposal, agreements, and contracts.
- Conducting on-site pre-approval visits of sponsoring organizations to ensure compliance with program policies and procedures and governing statutes.
- Providing technical assistance related to the federal meal programs.
Please click here to view the full position description
What you need to qualify
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or Nutrition, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills required for the position under recruitment AND two years of operational or management experience in food service
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes (what we are looking for):
- Familiarity with interpreting, consulting, and applying compliance, regulations, rules, and policies.
- Strong comprehensive written skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to speak publicly, facilitate, collaborate and train diverse groups.
- Intermediate skills in MS Office, primarily in Word, Excel, Microsoft Teams, and project management software like SmartSheet.
- Experience with providing technical assistance around programs, projects, applications, and grants.
- Basic knowledge of contract management, business administration, legal terminology, and contract language.
- Familiarity with Child Nutrition Programs or food service management.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
Why us?
At ODE, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative atmosphere. Autonomy is supported while also being offered opportunities to work in dedicated teams or partnerships across the agency. Our office supports a healthy work/life balance and shows genuine care for team members, students, partners, and school leaders. Our team members share and educate with passion for equitable practices and sustainable development for leaders across Oregon. We maintain a constant learning and growing mentality to strive for optimum innovation and consistently applied equity practices.
Our amazing benefits include:
- Excellentmedical, vision and dentalbenefit package for the employee and qualified family members with very low monthly out-of-pocket cost
- Paid days off –
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month
- Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program:if you have federal student loan debt or are thinking of going back to school, then you will want to look into this program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your student loan while working full time for a qualifying employer, your student loan debt may be forgiven.
- If you currently work at an Oregon school district or education service district, we may be able to transfer in your sick leave balance!
If you have a desire to make a difference in the lives of Oregonians, apply today!
To apply:
Your cover letter and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your skills and experience that make you the best candidate for the position.
- Upload a resume and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, please include your qualifications relating to any of the desired attributes mentioned for this position (limit to no more than 2 pages). Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/Cover Letter field on the online application.Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in the disqualification of your application.
- In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes and minimum qualifications listed under the “What we are looking for” section above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure the attributes and minimum qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your resume and cover letter.
- Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
- External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” button and submit your resume and cover letter. Please make sure to attach all required documents in the section titled Resume/Cover Letter. View thisvideofor help.
- Internal Applicants: (this includes Current State of Oregon employees): Apply via your employee Workday account. View thisjob aidfor help.
Please contact
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
1st Thursday of the month – 11 am to 11:45 am (PST)
ode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov
if you have any questions on the application process.Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our ODE Career Chat Sessions. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
1st Thursday of the month – 11 am to 11:45 am (PST)
Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618573320
Additional Information:
- Salary Range: The range listed is the Non-PERS salary range. Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS.
- Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit thePay Equity Projecthomepage.
- The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submission. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
- Communication: Please monitor your Workday account, as communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- Future Vacancies: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- External Applicants (non-state of Oregon employees): If you would like to retain a copy of this job posting, please print a copy before submitting your application. Once the job posting has closed, you will not be able to access the posting.
- Background Check: This position requires successfully passing a criminal record check, which may require a fingerprint-based records check and/or credit history check, as a condition of employment.
- If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us atode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov. Please be sure to include the job requisition number.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
- Visa Sponsorship: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate you must present your I-9acceptable documents(See page 3) for employment verification.
Helpful links and contact information:
- Learn more aboutODE
- Understanding the State Application Process
- Resources for Job Seekers
- Get There
- Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.
- Live, work, and play inSalem, Oregon.
- For additional information, you may contact us by e-mail atode.jobs@ode.oregon.gov.
The Department of Education is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. The Department strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
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