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SalaryFOOD & NUTRITION REVIEW TEAM LEAD
(School Operations)
Salary Information:$6,200.00/MO – B25
State Classification: Compliance Analyst IV - 1403
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 24-58276-1
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/551/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.
WHO ARE WE
The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Review Team Lead will work in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment leading a team of reviewers conducting Administrative Reviews and Procurement Reviews (AR/PRs) across the state of Texas for Contracting Entities (CEs) participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program(s) (CNP) administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Food and Nutrition (F&N) Division to ensure program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as Lead on AR team initial and follow-up reviews of CEs approved for participation in one or more of the TDA F&N administered CNPs ensuring all AR team members complete assigned task accurately and thoroughly and all reviews are conducted in adherence to all applicable federal and state rules and regulations.
Ensure timely, accurate and thorough completion and review of all pre-review work including document gathering, file organization, travel preparation, historical assessment, and team coordination for the ARs/PRs.
Ensure the evaluation of the CEs programmatic and financial performance for compliance with applicable program, financial and procurement management standards, including (but not limited to) the review of management operations, internal control systems and accounting records/systems, utilizing standard compliance audit/review standards, tools, procedures, and processes.
Consolidate information from off-site and on-site review activities and complete USDA and state required documentation.
Ensure all corrective action plans (CAP) and all corrective action documentation (CAD) and close out processes are performed timely, completely, and accurately following established guidelines and policies.
Prepare correspondence to inform CEs of findings/concerns based on the compliance AR results.
Provide technical assistance for complying with program rules and regulations and recommendations for corrective action and all areas of the AR/PR, as appropriate.
Foster collaboration between AR/PR team members by highlighting collaboration opportunities and consistently demonstrating collaborative behaviors.
Keep management chain informed of AR results noting significant trends, problem areas or potentially controversial circumstances.
Evaluate and assess compliance AR results and make recommendations to hold CEs’ reimbursement, place reimbursement claims into the validation process and/or the terminate CEs’ contracts.
Assist with review of Single Audit and/or Texas Education Agency (TEA) Audit submissions to determine compliance with applicable rules and regulations (federal, state, and/or program), as applicable and follow up on noted findings to corrective actions have occurred, as needed.
Support and justify, in written and via verbal testimony, all appeals and hearings resulting from individual work performed on compliance AR/PRs.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Bachelor’s degree. (One year work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).
Four (4) years’ work experience in monitoring or evaluating programs or financial compliance OR four years of work experience as a TDA ARS – Level 1/Level 2.
Work experience analyzing and preparing detailed technical reports and interpreting rules and regulations.
PREFERRED
Work experience serving in a Team Lead/coordinator capacity.
Work experience in governmental auditing/compliance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of federally funded child nutrition programs.
Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; in the use of a computer and applicable software; and in preparing recommendations.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to maintain effective working relationships; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to oversee and/or supervise the work of others; to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Involves periods of sedentary work alternating with periods of work that may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Involves traveling by plane and/or car, frequently driving for long distances and frequent overnight travel – up to 40% travel*. Must be able to complete individual travel, as well as traveling with a group, for assignments. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed.
This position must reside in a location with a TDA office or must be able to commute to the assigned TDA physical location, as needed, for business purposes. This position will be managed by the Food and Nutrition division and School Operations section. This workplace assignment is subject to change per the agency’s business needs.
BENEFITS
The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:
Only candidates selected for a skills exercise/interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted for interview purposes.
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.
- A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information or protected activity (retaliation). TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.
TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the Military and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.
Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Compliance, Inspection, Investigation MOS Codes.
