APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$47,188.80 to
$69,739.20
PAY GRADE: 33
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
The School/Community Nutrition Program Coordinator plans, coordinates, monitors and performs compliance reviews of school and/or community nutrition program sponsors to ensure compliance with both State and federal program requirements.
Incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept and may act as a lead-worker over School/Community Nutrition Program Coordinator I positions, and/or other professional, technical and administrative staff, to include work assignment, work review and training. This is the journey level in the series.
The Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a School/Community Nutrition Program Coordinator 2 position in their Las Vegas office. Under the direction of the School Nutrition Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing off-site and on-site program reviews of primarily school nutrition program sponsors, agencies, and operators. As a lead for program reviews, the position is responsible for program implementation, which includes reviewing menus and production records; preparing reports and other documents; reviewing and evaluating corrective action plans; analyzing program data; and monitoring progress to ensure compliance with both State and various USDA Child Nutrition program requirements. In addition, this position provides guidance and technical assistance as required; create, develop and present training to staff, sponsors and stakeholders; interpret and explain federal and state regulations; update program manuals and forms; and develop materials such as tracking spreadsheets and reports. Overnight and at least 25% travel is a requirement of this position. The preferred candidate for this position will have experience performing program evaluations, quality assurance, and compliance reviews of school or community nutrition services and programs. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, nutrition, dietetics, social services or closely related field; and one year of professional experience performing program evaluations for the purpose of determining program compliance with State and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; interpreting laws and regulations; and preparing detailed reports documenting findings and/or required corrective action; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of professional experience as described above; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This position requires a State of Nevada/FBI background check, at the cost of the applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Do you have experience working in a school or community nutrition program? Please describe, to include the specific duties you performed along with when and where you acquired this experience.
2) Do you have experience reviewing, evaluating or monitoring programs for compliance under a specific set of rules or regulations? If yes, please describe when and where you acquired this experience.
3) Do you have experience analyzing menus for nutritional value and/or interpreting and applying meal pattern requirements? If yes, please describe when and where you acquired this experience.
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
