Child Nutrition Programs Operations Manager

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Education

Division of Learner Support

Bureau of Student Wellness

25 Hall Street

Concord, NH 03301

Position # 13316

$28.74/hour - $38.85/hour

Position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Education, Division of Learner Support & Bureau of Student Wellness has a full-time vacancy for a Child Nutrition Programs Operations Manager.

To evaluate, report and implement state and federal United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Program regulations and policies in the Office of Nutrition Programs and Services. Oversee the Office’s federal and state programs operational systems and contractual agreements, develops information releases to the field, grant writing and oversite, coordinate the development of grants financial and statistical data for reporting and field monitoring evaluation procedures while acting as the Operations Manager.

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in nutritional science, nutrition and food service management, nutrition education, science education, direct service delivery, dietetics, public health nutrition, biology or related field.

Valid driver’s license and/or access to transportation for use in statewide travel.

Position requires state-wide travel.

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In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria:
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Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

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The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

• Researches and analyzes statistical and fiscal reports and documents to ensure compliance in the field and within the bureau with federal and state program management regulations.
• Develops and implements the Office’s federal and state programs systems and contractual agreements. Coordinates the development of grants and financial and statistical data for reporting, manages information releases to the field, and performs grant oversite, evaluation of procedures and field monitoring.
• Conducts detailed administrative child nutrition program reviews for the USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Makes regulatory-based recommendations for revision and correction of program deficiencies found and leverages fiscal action, if necessary.
• Serves as the main reviewer for statewide school meal program to ensure completion and compliance with USDA regulations, in preparation for the Office Administrators’ review and release.
• Researches, responds, and provides technical assistance to questions from child nutrition program sponsors, state staff and federal and state agencies pertaining to established federal and state regulation, policy, and rules.
• Assembles and develops accountability systems for reviews, revisions and implementation of office policies and procedure methods for both the field and administrative office staff use. Position requires attending appropriate ongoing in-state and…