APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$38,899.44 to
$57,190.32
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Program Officers administer a program or major component of a program by planning, coordinating and managing services and activities in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and established program performance standards and objectives.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Under the supervision of the School Nutrition Program Director, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the management of one or more of six USDA Child Nutrition programs including the National School Lunch (NSLP), School Breakfast Program and the Nevada School Wellness Policy. In addition, the incumbent assists with the management of federal sub-grants such as the NSLP Equipment Grant and the Breakfast After the Bell grant; training presentations such as webinars and in-person trainings; and program review to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Travel is required up to 50% of the time.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university in public administration or a related field; OR graduation from high school or the equivalent and four years of previous experience either performing or assisting in the planning, coordinating or administering of a program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
This position requires experience in food service in a school program or institutional facility and/or nutrition education.
The Examination
If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
PROGRAM OFFICER I (07.649) Written Exam
The exam will consist of a written weighted 100%.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.
The following are the number of questions and the category:
22 - Written Communications
31 - Logic and Reasoning
13 - Interpersonal
24 - Work Organization
10 - Bookkeeping and Purchasing
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe any experience you have in federally funded Child Nutrition Programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, School Wellness Policy, or Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program).
2) What experience do you have with Food Service or conducting Nutrition Education?
3) Do you have any experience working with School Wellness Policies? If yes, please discuss.
4) Please describe your experience in the following computer program applications: Word; Excel or other Spreadsheet software; PowerPoint.
5) Do you have experience speaking and presenting in front of groups? If yes, please describe your experience.
6) Are you a Registered Dietitian or have Level One Certification from the School Nutrition Association? Please attach any Certifications.
