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Reference #: 4540925 THE POSITION Do you have a passion for nutritional health and an enthusiasm for helping others?  Are you searching for a career path in which you can exercise your knowledge and experience to make a positive impact in the lives of others?  If so, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!  The Department of Education is seeking a Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1 to provide vital support in the review of child and adult care nutrition programs in schools, institutions, and child and adult care centers to ensure that programs are operated in conformance with federal regulations and state policies.  Secure your future with this rewarding profession and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1, you will conduct essential administrative reviews of federally funded Child Nutrition (CN) programs to ensure that such programs remain in accordance with federal guidelines.  Specific duties involve visiting sponsoring entities to ensure that food services are being conducted in compliance with federal regulations and state policies, and providing training and technical assistance for CN program sponsors, to include developing and conducting training sessions for CN program administrators and staff.

You will be responsible for evaluating menus for compliance in meeting federal nutritional standards and state policies, and reviewing and analyzing statistical and financial data to determine if sponsors are adhering to regulations.  This professional prepares corrective action plans which describe any regulatory violations, and works with sponsors to develop suggested actions to correct deficiencies.

Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.  Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of professional experience in nutrition services or school food service management and a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service administration, or hotel and restaurant management; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement.  For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency. Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland counties.  If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.  Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acce table. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.  Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.  To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position.  No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.