Job Description and Duties

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position.

The application cut-off date is July 2, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

Join us! We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and committed nutrition professional to join the Field Services Administration (FSA) team and work in Region 2-Central.

Under the supervision of the Region 2-Central Child Nutrition Supervisor I in the FSA of the Compliance Section, the incumbent will monitor and complete administrative reviews of program operators participating in Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) for compliance with state and federal regulations; conduct nutrient analyses of meals served; educate the public, as well as nonprofit program operators; provide program-related technical assistance; and analyze and interpret state and federal laws and regulations. The position requires at least 50 percent travel and throughout the state of California as needed. Registered Dietitians preferred.

The majority of the caseloads will be in the Kern, Tulare, Kings, and surrounding counties. The office will be located at:

1400 Easton Drive

Building 136, Suite F

Bakersfield, CA 93309

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is headquartered in Bakersfield and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office. This position is remote-centered.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CHILD NUTRITION CONSULTANT
• CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-413323

Position #(s):

174-191-2160-XXX

Working Title:

Child Nutrition Consultant

Classification:

CHILD NUTRITION CONSULTANT

$5,580.00 - $7,616.00

Shall Consider:

CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT

$4,914.00 - $6,687.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Nutrition Services Division

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs.

The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Individuals MUST have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education)

Child Nutrition Consultant:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/jb/cnc.asp

Child Nutrition Assistant:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/jb/cda.asp

NOTE: Examination packages are temporarily being accepted electronically. You can submit your examination package electronically to the restricted mailbox at CDEEXAMS@cde.ca.gov.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education

Attn: C&P PC 4598 JC-413323

1430 N Street, Ste. 1802

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education

Attn: C&P PC 4598 JC-413323

1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

• Degree and/or School Transcripts

• Statement of Qualifications -

Interested individuals MUST submit an SOQ with their application. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name", be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12 point font, and address the following:

Applicants must include a one-page, single-sided SOQ for this position.

The SOQ is a narrative discussion (not a bulleted summary) prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of an SOQ, and should not repeat the same information. The FSA will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Flexible: Learn CNPs from others and open to change

Organized: Prioritize important tasks and deal with multiple priorities

Team Player: Support and collaborate with colleagues, staff, and other stakeholders

Innovative: Look for new ways to improve current systems to maximize program integrity

Good Listener: Promote and integrate feedback from internal and external customers

Correspondent: Review, write, and approve high-quality reports, memos, and sensitive documents

Good Communicator: Communicate with a diverse population

Knowledgeable: Have experience and/or education in accounting, finances, budgets, and CNPs

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website: Benefits Summary

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Sarah Barnes

(916) 323-2482

sbarnes@cde.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Randi Thompson, EEO Officer

(916) 445-9174

oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Information

• How to Apply for state jobs: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx

• Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers Account is highly recommended.

• Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareers Account.

• DO NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.

• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.

• In order for experience to be considered, applications must be completed fully, including the "From" and "To" employment dates, "Hours Per Week", employer contact information, and "Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the "Employment History" (Resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678). For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.

• If you choose to not submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), please use the revised 12/2021 version.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.