School​/Community Nutrition Specialist

Community Nutrition Specialist

*** This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition is looking to fill a Community Nutrition Specialist position in Sparks. Under the supervision of the Community Nutrition Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the administration and management of one or more programs under the Community Nutrition Section, including the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

The incumbent will interpret and implement federal program regulations; provide expertise and technical assistance to program sponsors/operators in food service management, program requirements, nutrition education, program monitoring activities and other areas; approve new and renewing sponsor/operator applications; oversee program compliance reviews and monitoring; trains new and current sponsors and occasionally internal staff; compile data for USDA and other reports; provide information to federal agencies;

utilize MS Office 365 daily for word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and other computer programs to prepare and conduct presentations, training, and provide information to various groups, to include community and faith-based organizations, non-profit organizations, for-profit and non-profit child care centers, local government agencies, legislators, congressional delegates, the media, other public officials and the public. Travel to site reviews, conferences and other events as needed.

School/Community Nutrition Supervisors and Specialists provide technical assistance, nutrition education, program monitoring, claims reimbursement, application approval, and outreach and training for statewide school and community nutrition programs that provide financial support to public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools, childcare facilities, residential institutions, youth camps, summer programs, and other organizations.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, public health, public administration, nutrition, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field and three years of professional experience in nutritional needs assessment and nutritional programs planning and implementation; OR three years of experience as a School/Community Nutrition Program Coordinator II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Administer and manage one or more of the following United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs which may include:
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP);
Special Milk Program (SMP);
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP);
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP);
National School Lunch Program (NSLP);
School Breakfast Program (SBP); oversee and/or administer grant and sub-grant activities. Interpret, implement and ensure compliance with federal and State statutes and regulations, federal program requirements, and departmental policies and procedures; develop and implement application procedures to assist sponsors; review and approve program applications; monitor participation; participate in complex sponsor compliance reviews and required follow-up to ensure sponsors are meeting program requirements;

determine and approve corrective action for sponsors to improve programs and maintain compliance; identify and determine financial impact based on review findings, including repayment of funds. Provide technical assistance to program sponsors, administrators and staff in order to meet requests, respond to reviews or present changes in program requirements; facilitate networking opportunities with partners and sponsors, including USDA/state agency webinars, meetings and work groups to assist with program improvement, including planning and program evaluation meetings;

initiate outreach activities to sponsors, schools and communities to promote nutrition programs; assist in the development of program plans and participate in annual and biannual planning sessions to meet program requirements; coordinate nutrition program activities with activities of other agencies, departments and staff to provide maximum services to sponsors; address program complaints; coordinate and participate in USDA State Agency Management Evaluations.

Collect, analyze, and report nutrition program-related data; utilize information to recommend, develop and implement training and statewide nutrition education; assess program effectiveness and propose enhancements; assist sponsors in meeting accountability and reporting requirements to ensure program compliance. Review federal and State nutrition program-related statutes and regulations; provide input on statutory language; provide input on and/or draft language for proposed State regulations;

coordinate adoption of proposed regulations.…