Supervising Program Analyst (Nboe)

Supervising Program Analyst (NBOE) JobID: 740

Position Type:

Non Instructional

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Date Posted:

11/19/2021

Location:

Food Services

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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

SUPERVISING PROGRAM ANALYST

Office of Food and Nutrition Services

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Supervising Program Analyst within the Office of Food & Nutrition Services.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJ CSC); meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The New Jersey Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the exam for Supervising Program Analyst. You can apply via NJ CSC or view the exam announcement on the Newark Board of Education website. The application deadline is 4:00 pm on November 21, 2022. We encourage all who are interested and meet the requirements to apply for the exam.

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work of program analysts involved in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs, and in providing operating/management officials with evaluative material they need for effective direction of the program or programs; may participate in setting program goals and objectives and in developing programs and procedures; does other related duties.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Serve safe certified (preferred).

• Applicants who do not meet the above education requirement may substitute additional experience as indicated below on year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

• Three (3) years of experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency.

• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

• This title is intended to classify positions responsible for the evaluation of operating programs, not computer programs. Experience in the analysis of computer programs cannot be considered toward meeting the experience requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.

• Plans and supervises site visits.

• Examines program progress.

• Supervises contract analysis and reviews of program records.

• Interprets program objectives.

• Supervises expenditures of program funds.

• Supervises the preparation of reports on findings.

• Maintains records and files.

• Supervises all aspects of the School Nutrition Program (preferred).

• Supervises the analysis and evaluation of new or established programs including program objectives, policies, procedures, progress, utilization of available resources, and other related matters, and identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, significant program accomplishments or deficiencies, and other similar factors.

• Recommends changes in program objectives, procedures, and utilization of resources.

• Supervises evaluation of alternative or corrective actions on organizational programs.

• Participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures.

• Monitors and communicates with vendors for contractual compliance (preferred).

• Monitors internal controls to ensure the accuracy of meal counts prior to the submission of the monthly claims (preferred).

• Attends meetings and conferences with all stakeholders (preferred).

• Makes nutrition resource materials available to teachers and school administrators (preferred).

• Participates in and/or conducts in service training for school nutrition personnel to improve skills in the food service operation (preferred).

• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data.

• Knowledge of analytical techniques.

• Knowledge of methods used to conduct research, analyses and evaluations.

• Knowledge of the factors to be considered in the review and evaluation of operational programs.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations regarding food service operations, including but not limited to New Jersey Department of Education (preferred).

• Knowledge of Chapter 24 (preferred).

• Knowledge of the National School Lunch and Breakfast program including ordering and tracking of USDA Commodity program (preferred).

• Knowledge of methods used to develop and recommend program objectives and allocate program resources.

• Ability to conduct studies and evaluate the results.

• Ability to review and evaluate operational programs and activities.

• Ability to collect and analyze data.

• Ability to provide advice to management.

• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.

• Ability to provide instructions and assignments and supervise work performance.

• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY, TERMS, & AFFILIATION

• Salary: $62,110 - $74,763 (Salary range updated for School Year 2023-2024)

• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months

• Union Affiliation: Local 32

HOW TO APPLY

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

OPENING DATE: November 4, 2022

CLOSING DATE: November 18, 2022 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER