Advertisement Closes 12/1/2024 (7:00 PM EST) req65883 Child Nutrition Program Consultant (FFTL) Pay Grade15 Salary $3,845.56 - $5,169.46 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education Location 300 Sower Boulevard Frankfort, KY 40601 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time. Description Kentucky Department of Education employees work to support and improve Kentucky's public education system sothat the nearly 650,000 students attending public schools will have a bright and successful future. KDE offersits employees exciting and rewarding careers supporting Kentucky's public education system. In addition torewarding work, KDE employees enjoy excellent benefits and flexible work opportunities, includingtelecommuting commensurate with job duties and responsibilities. KDE is committed to diversity, equity, andinclusion in Kentucky's public schools and the KDE workforce. Our mission is to partner with districts, schools, families, students, business and industry, and communitiesto provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student. We seek persons of the highest moral character who understand it is a privilege to represent the KentuckyDepartment of Education and work on behalf of Kentucky's children. This role represents a great opportunity towork in a dynamic, challenging and professional environment. The department seeks to hire a smart, experienced, hardworking and dependable Child Nutrition ProgramConsultant to join our dedicated team. The Division of School and Community Nutrition (SCN), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Branch is seeking aqualified applicant to fill the position of Child Nutrition Consultant. The SFSP Consultant will work withschool food service directors and community organizations (sponsors) of the Summer Food Service Program tohelp plan for summer meals primarily by providing: training (as part of the SFSP staff), one-on-one technicalassistance on the application of USDA regulatory requirements, and development of resources for sponsors. Theposition will also require the individual to work with stakeholders across the state with travel requiredperiodically for group training, assisting sponsors and reviewing meal sites and sponsors. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide consultative services (technical assistance and training) to Summer Food Service Sponsors (SFSP).
- Evaluate and approve Summer Food Service Program application for program participation.
- Conduct Administrative Reviews and/or receive and evaluate corrective action as a result of theadministrative reviews, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Conduct outreach and program promotion to potential and return SFSP sponsors.
- Perform other duties as assigned
This is a federally funded time limited (FFTL) position. This means the position is paid entirely as theresult of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant thatfunds the positions. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirementsfor the classification but is not required to take an examination or be graded through the testing andevaluation process. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit)employee in a permanent position. Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test andbackground check. Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written releasefrom their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given. In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers'Retirement System. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at1-888-###-#### or Preferred Skills:
- Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Must be proficient in communicating via email and verbally.
Special working conditions:
- Some outside work during Spring and Summer.
- Meal site visits in the summer may be done on days of highertemperatures.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in education, education administration, food service administration, nutrition, home economics or a related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of professional experience in education administration, vocational education, food service administration, business administration, nutrition education, social work, family therapy, and/or financial auditing/monitoring or a related field.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree OR current certification as a Registered Dietician will substitute for two years of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Current Rank II or Rank I certification by the Department of Education or Education Professional Standards Board will substitute for the required education OR additional professional experience in education administration, vocational education, food service administration, business administration, nutrition education, social work, family therapy, and/or financial auditing/monitoring or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an office or school setting. Travel is typically required. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kathryn McCrystal at ...@education.ky.gov or 502-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D