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Department of Education
Child Nutrition Team
-Anticipated Vacancy-
Opening Date: April 23, 2026
Closing Date: May 07, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 24 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 3042 Salary: $51,688.00 - $76,835.20/Annually Position Number: 014006075
Location: Augusta
Telework: Available
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
PURPOSE:
Working as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) team members within Child Nutrition, this position provides technical assistance, support, and compliance to school administrative unit (SAU) and child nutrition staff, educators, and community partners regarding program implementation. This position conducts federally mandated Administrative Reviews (ARs) inclusive of required preparation, implementation, evaluation, reporting, and programmatic recommendations. This position provides professional learning related to the NSLP and regulatory changes, when applicable.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
Develops and oversees a specific statewide educational program in public and private schools in order to ensure compliance with federal and state legislative intent or identified educational need.
Consults with superintendents, school administrators, supervisors, and teachers in order to exchange information concerning assigned program area.
Instructs teachers and school administrators in order to ensure understanding of and conformance with assigned program teaching standards, equipment and material requirements, and course content.
Plans curriculum and oversees and evaluates assigned program in order to ensure state educational standards are met.
Consults with State Advisory Committee, lay groups, and education professionals concerned with assigned program area in order to exchange information, explain program, and develop program support.
Interprets state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to education and schools in order to answer questions and ensure uniform understanding.
Writes detailed reports and compiles statistical information in order to document assigned program activities.
Advises professionals and non-professionals in order to provide guidance regarding in-service programs.
Studies school administrative, supervisory, and instructional activities pertaining to assigned program in order to determine if prescribed standards are being maintained and recommend changes when necessary.
Analyzes, evaluates, and develops assigned program implementation methods in order to enhance program effectiveness.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of Federal Food and Nutrition Services programs and regulations.
Knowledge of USDA meal patterns for the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Programs
Knowledge of National School Lunch Program rules, regulations, and guidelines applicable to and enforced by the Department.
Knowledge of Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other state and federal regulations regarding personally identifiable information.
Ability to interpret and explain state and Federal statutory provisions and regulations to local school administrative units and other program participants.
Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written formats.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to formulate and administer rules and regulations
Ability to plan and organize training programs, implement and facilitate workshops, conferences, and informational sessions.
Knowledge of Federal financial reporting procedures for the Child Nutrition Program.
Ability to develop and present training curriculum in a variety of formats to various program participant groups and audiences.
Knowledge of marketing techniques to increase program participation.
Knowledge of state and Federal procurement requirements.