Child Nutrition Program Specialist
Child Nutrition Program Specialist
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Job ID: 31235
Agency: Education Child & Adult Nutrition Services (CANS)
Location: Pierre SD Any state office location within SD may be considered
Salary: $27.49/hr
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 05/06/2025
Are you looking to change career paths but still utilize your strengths/skills/talents Do you enjoy traveling Then this job may be for you!
We are seeking a selfmotivated individual who can help us serve our mission of guiding and supporting South Dakota program operators in their efforts to provide nutritious meals and food to eligible participants. The Child Nutrition Program Specialist will make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. We are willing to provide onthejob training for USDA nutrition programs and federal rules. As an employee there are many benefits as well as opportunities for professional growth and development!
What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:
Join the SD Department of Education!
The incumbent will specialize in federal procurement requirements and management contracts for the USDA Child Nutrition Programs for South Dakota. This position will work with the Child Nutrition Programs team to manage evaluate and coordinate activities for nutrition programs including the National School Lunch School Breakfast Special Milk Afterschool Snack Child and Adult Care Food and Summer Food Service programs for the South Dakota Department of Education. To learn more about CANS please visit: .
The CANS main office is in Pierre SD. An alternative state facility/office may be considered for candidates who possess one or more of the preferred criteria. For those working outside of the main office there is an expectation of travel. In the first six months of employment the travel is expected to be > 50. The majority of travel would be to the main office in Pierre or other jobrelated travel. A SD drivers license or the ability to be licensed to drive a vehicle is required.
This is a fulltime 40 hours weekly position with the Department of Education. Collaboration with federal partners and travel is frequent. Flexibility for travel schedule is allowed. For more information on the Department of Education please visit .
Primary Responsibilities for this position Include:
In and outofstate travel is required for this position. Travel is estimated at between 3060; although actual travel amounts will be driven by needs of the job. Travel area will encompass the entire state of South Dakota.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
**Dont have the preferred items noted below No problem! Onthejob training and employee growth and development are priorities for our division!**
Preference will be given to those who possess:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications. Submitting these documents will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31235
Agency: Education Child & Adult Nutrition Services (CANS)
Location: Pierre SD Any state office location within SD may be considered
Salary: $27.49/hr
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 05/06/2025
Are you looking to change career paths but still utilize your strengths/skills/talents Do you enjoy traveling Then this job may be for you!
We are seeking a selfmotivated individual who can help us serve our mission of guiding and supporting South Dakota program operators in their efforts to provide nutritious meals and food to eligible participants. The Child Nutrition Program Specialist will make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. We are willing to provide onthejob training for USDA nutrition programs and federal rules. As an employee there are many benefits as well as opportunities for professional growth and development!
What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:
- Flexibility with Travel no Oncall Time and Most Work Done During Normal Office Hours
- Eligibility for Travel Per Diems
- Health Insurance $0 employeeonly premium option)
- WellBeing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
- Vacation Leave 15 paid vacation days per year)
- Sick Leave 14 paid sick days)
- Paid Family Leave 40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
- Military Leave 15 paid days per calendar year)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Semimonthly Pay Periods
Join the SD Department of Education!
The incumbent will specialize in federal procurement requirements and management contracts for the USDA Child Nutrition Programs for South Dakota. This position will work with the Child Nutrition Programs team to manage evaluate and coordinate activities for nutrition programs including the National School Lunch School Breakfast Special Milk Afterschool Snack Child and Adult Care Food and Summer Food Service programs for the South Dakota Department of Education. To learn more about CANS please visit: .
The CANS main office is in Pierre SD. An alternative state facility/office may be considered for candidates who possess one or more of the preferred criteria. For those working outside of the main office there is an expectation of travel. In the first six months of employment the travel is expected to be > 50. The majority of travel would be to the main office in Pierre or other jobrelated travel. A SD drivers license or the ability to be licensed to drive a vehicle is required.
This is a fulltime 40 hours weekly position with the Department of Education. Collaboration with federal partners and travel is frequent. Flexibility for travel schedule is allowed. For more information on the Department of Education please visit .
Primary Responsibilities for this position Include:
- working with the Child Nutrition Program team to direct manage and evaluate state and/or federal programs;
- collaborating with Child Nutrition Program operators (e.g. school districts childcare centers nonprofits etc. to ensure rules and regulations are followed and program integrity is maintained;
- reading and interpreting federal regulations to guide and assist Child Nutrition Program operators with questions about program operations;
- planning developing and conducting training for Child Nutrition Program operators at meetings workshops webinars and/or conferences;
- planning and conducting outreach to expand programming to new organizations;
- assist with developing outreach materials.
In and outofstate travel is required for this position. Travel is estimated at between 3060; although actual travel amounts will be driven by needs of the job. Travel area will encompass the entire state of South Dakota.
Knowledge Skill and Abilities:
- Oral and Written Communication Ability to express information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience understanding and the nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); make clear and convincing oral presentations; actively listen attend to nonverbal cues and respond appropriately; appropriately apprise department team and stakeholder work.
- Technical Documentation Ability to develop technical and operational support documentation.
- Marketing and Training Materials Ability to synthesize complex information and concepts and create simple appealing marketing and training materials from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
- Multitasking and Flexibility Work and manage several aspects of the Programs with consistent and professional representation of the department maintain resource library and website updates occasional work outside normal business hours.
- Complete Accurate and Timely Ability to meet soft hard and competing deadlines on time with a high degree of accuracy.
- Reading Comprehension Ability to process written text understand its meaning and integrate it with what the reader already knows.
**Dont have the preferred items noted below No problem! Onthejob training and employee growth and development are priorities for our division!**
Preference will be given to those who possess:
- a degree in nutrition business or a related field;
- credentials as a Registered Dietitian RD eligible or a dietetics background; and/or
- direct experience administering a federal nutrition program federal grant management work in a program that utilizes federal procurement requirements or similar work.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications. Submitting these documents will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
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