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STAFF SPECIALIST III EDUCATION

Nutrition Program Operations Specialist

Recruitment #16-005298-0005

Introduction

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Nancy S. Grasmick Building
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This is a professional position responsible for developing and implementing statewide and locally focused training programs and providing technical assistance to Maryland’s Local Educational Agencies (LEA) and other Agencies participating in Child Nutrition Programs (CNP).

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to evaluate Child Nutrition Programs Agency training needs and provide training and technical assistance to support program effectiveness. Collaborates with the Professional Development and Technical Assistance (PDTA) team members in strategic planning activities for professional development and education activities focused on CNP Operations and other specific areas as appropriate. Develops training curricula materials, School Nutrition Program Operations and Administration resources and other technical assistance tools for CNP. Conducts trainings and technical assistance for Maryland agencies that align with USDA guidance for CNP and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Implements and coordinates trainings, presentations, and workshops at local, State, and national conferences. Develops and implements initiatives aligned with USDA guidance and the Department for CNP focused on Operations and Administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health/Administration, Restaurant/Hospitality Management, or a related area.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience in nutrition program administration, food service management or related area is required.

NOTE: Two years of additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the Master’s degree.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Conducting training and working in the school environment is preferred.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland State Department of Education at 410-767-0019.

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 the document for further recruitments for which you apply and to check that the documents have been attached to the recruitment that requires them.

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 III, Nutrition Program Operations Specialist, JobAps #16-005298-0005.

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 recruitments only.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budge and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

TY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Open Until Filled.



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