Clerk III-A National School Lunch ProgramBusiness Clerk

Pawtucket, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Clerk III-ANational School Lunch Program/Business ClerkThe Clerk III-A - National School Lunch Program Clerk position is responsible for specialized clerical work regarding the administration of National School Lunch Program employee payroll as well as various accounting and general office clerical functions in the Business Department. This position is a highly confidential position. The position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provides support to building administrators and ensures completion of appropriate Federal requirements to adhere to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).Regularly interacts with Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) regarding the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs CACFP and Summer Food Service Program and attends any training as required by for the review of National School Lunch Program information in the districts Student Information System (SIS) includes lunch flags as well as generating appropriate reports as for responding to and assisting all parents/guardians regarding the School Meals ProgramsResponsible for communicating to school personnel appropriate school and district practices and procedures for the purpose of effective implementation of the National School Lunch forms and records in compliance with all federal and state records retention regulations as well as district any other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a clear effective and friendly manner with stakeholders both proactively and in timely response to inquiriesAbility to understand and follow rules and processes for federal and state grantsDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good judgment and diplomacy Demonstrated ability to build and maintain harmonious working relationships with school employees supervisors City Hall staff RIDE staff parents/guardians and the general to plan and organize with an emphasis to detail consistency and accuracyoAbility to establish and maintain a welcoming and supportive department environment oProven experience in attention to detail and timely completion of tasksProven ability to make sound and ethical decisions using strong analytic and problem-solving skills Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skillsoDemonstrated ability to work under limited supervision in a self-directed manneroAbility to adapt to changing priorities and the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptionsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalentProven experience with the operation and the use of computers printers database software spreadsheet software word processing typing calculator and general office equipment (MS Office and/or Google Workspace)Proven ability to create and update spreadsheets including formulas and word processing documents with limited to perform moderately complex arithmetic computations maintain accurate and detailed and detailed financial records and files with minimum possess a basic understanding of the laws and regulations governing the operation of the National School Lunch Program School Breakfast Program CACFP and Summer Food Service ProgramPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in school department settingPrevious experience with Federal child nutrition programsPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Frequently required to stand sit and walkoThe work environment is typically within an office setting light noise level temperature etc. are typical of (primarily) an office setting although the employee may meet with other employees and agencies in an outside (jobsite) lifting or carrying objects up to twenty-five (25) poundsoSpecific physical abilities include close vision and the ability to use computer monitors for long periods of time as well as the ability to communicate verbally in person and on the :National BCI check is AND BENEFITS: Salary will be that of a Clerk III A. Full PSD compensation 8:00AM 4:00PMTwelve (12) month :90% National Lunch Program Fund10% Local FundsTHIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.