Procedures Development Specialist ; FFTL

Procedures Development Specialist I (FFTL)

Salary: $39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Location: 275 E Main St, Frankfort, KY 40621 USA

Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Division of Maternal and Child Health and play a vital role in supporting the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, one of the Commonwealth’s most impactful public health initiatives. We are seeking two motivated professionals who are passionate about improving the health and well‑being of mothers, infants, and children across Kentucky. In these positions, you will collaborate with local agencies, provide guidance on program policies and procedures, contribute to the development and enhancement of program resources, and help shape the future of WIC services through research, analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.

Ideal candidates are analytical thinkers, effective communicators, and problem-solvers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a meaningful difference in public health. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to support families and strengthen nutrition services statewide, we encourage you to apply.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. The position is paid entirely as a result of a federal grant and will not exceed the life of that grant. Employees in this position are unclassified (non‑merit) but are eligible for benefits at the same level as classified employees.

Telecommuting is possible; the agency may authorize telecommuting for the selected candidate, but may terminate or modify the arrangement at any time.

• Provides technical assistance by phone, email, or in person to WIC participants, state staff, local agencies, and others.
• Provides information and interpretation of policies and procedures regarding the complex WIC Program, the Management Information System (MIS) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) systems.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new and innovative approaches to solving system issues and makes recommendations for policy and procedural modifications.
• Performs research and analyzes the impact of new federal and state laws and regulations on the automated WIC system.
• Reviews, records, and reports for compliance with regulatory and policy standards.
• Writes, reviews, and updates policies and procedures for the WIC Program Manual related to the WIC MIS and EBT systems.
• Provides assistance for user access, set‑up, and operation of the automated WIC system.
• Runs, reviews, and analyzes system reports.

• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality standards.
• Attention to detail, organization, time management, analytical thinking, active listening, and observation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and in various settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient use of computers, tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook for daily tasks.

Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

Two years of professional experience in public or business administration, political science, statistics, policy analysis, economics, or a related field.

Substitute education for experience: none.

Substitute experience for education: professional experience in the listed fields will substitute on a year‑for‑year basis.

Special Requirements: None.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D