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STAFF SPECIALIST II

Nutrition Program Compliance Specialist

Recruitment #15-005297-0007

Introduction

GRADE

State Salary Grade 16  

Annual Salary Range: $44,014 to $63, 880

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S, Grasmick education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional position responsible for conducting Child Nutrition Program reviews and providing technical assistance and training to Sponsoring Agencies and Institutions.

POSITION DUTIES

Assesses compliance with federal and State regulations by reviewing programs of sponsors who participate in Maryland Child Nutrition Programs in schools, day care centers, institutions, and other similar sites;  conducts nutrient analyses of menus;  completes written reports and presentations that identify problems or indicate compliance or non-compliance;  provides technical assistance to sponsor and site personnel for improving food service quality and program operations by identifying training needs and conducting training sessions;  conducts administrative and professional development training sessions.  The general area of coverage includes the entire State of Maryland.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  A Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Dietetics, Home Economics or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:  Two years of professional experience in food and nutrition service program management or in food and nutrition related areas, or a Registered Dietitian, or a Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related areas;  experience in Child Nutrition Programs desired.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing food service and School and Community Nutrition Programs; knowledge of United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations; knowledge of food safety, menu planning, food production; skill in organizing, developing, and conducting training programs; skill in developing and interpreting  policies and procedures, assess programs, identify problems, and determine improvements/solutions; ability to organize and manage multiple tasks; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to work as a team member; ability to demonstrate nutrient analysis and other software application skills.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and travel throughout the state are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

SELECTION PROCESS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps which is the preferred method for submitting your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow you to access your documents for future recruitments for which you apply and to verify that the appropriate documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments.  Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Staff Specialist II – Nutrition Program Compliance Specialist within the Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs # 051019,  Jobaps # 15-005297-000, Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland  21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045 or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.




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