Regional Commodity Specialist #R0798
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 44192 - 67800
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Regional Commodity Specialist #R0798
State Role Title:PR & Mktg Spec III
Hiring Range: $44192 - $67800 annually
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location:VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Marketing Food Distribution Program is seeking a PR & Marketing Specialist III. Duties include supervising the application of regulations and policies of the Food Distribution Program for schools and institutions receiving foods donated by the USDA. This position also oversees The Emergency Food Assistance Program with Food Banks. This position will be based in Richmond with regional responsibility for approximately 35 counties and adjacent cities in Northern Virginia and the Blue Ridge area. Requires extensive regional travel (occasionally overnight) to participating schools and institutions to explain the program and interpret federal and state regulations and policies council on food safety expand donated food usage review recipient agency compliance with program requirements and make recommendations for improvement. Additionally this position monitors contractual performance of food distributors and resolves problems with distributors and recipient food institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must demonstrate general knowledge of institutional food service/food science. Must be able to apply basic principles of marketing/promotional concepts. Exceptional and enthusiastic customer service skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to work independently to organize and present ideas materials and concepts clearly and to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must possess proficiency in the use of personal computers to include the use of MS Office and other related applications. Familiarity with and capability to interpret government regulations contractual terms and data. Experience analyzing interpreting and providing detailed responses and explanations of procedure regulations contracts and policy requirements to program clients and vendors. Must have experience planning and scheduling workloads requiring frequent travel with occasional overnights. A valid Virginia Drivers License is required.
Additional Considerations
Studies in food science nutrition business administration marketing food technology food service federal programs or a related field or an equivalent combination of education training and relevant work experience is also preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: N/A
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
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