School​/Community Nutrition Specialist

Community Nutrition Specialist

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.

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility:
  Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook.