What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER position at City of National City?
Position will be open until filled. First review of applications will take place on February 27, 2025.
THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov
THE JOB:
Under general direction, to administer and coordinate programs and activities relating to the City's Nutrition and Home Delivered Meals programs; and perform related responsibilities as assigned.
Manages the overall operations of the Nutrition Center; initiates, designs, implements, and manages programs in keeping with the overall mission, including physical fitness programs and home-delivered meals; oversees the professional kitchen staff in the development of nutritionally balanced meal plans; prepares written reports and makes recommendations to the department director, City Manager, and City Council; participates in developing divisional budgets; monitors the programs' budgetary expenditures, overseeing the procurement of food, supplies, and equipment; monitors and evaluates program performance and ensures that activities conform with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; reviews program regulation changes and assists in the revision of appropriate agency policies and procedures; formulates policies and procedures for the delivery of services; identifies operational problems and formulates appropriate solutions; prepares and makes presentations at public meetings and hearings; acts as liaison and exchanges information with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies and members of the public; audits the work of subordinate staff to ensure consistent application of local, state, and federal policies and procedures; selects, trains, supervises, evaluates, rewards, and disciplines subordinate staff; performs other duties as assigned.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, public administration, business administration, or related field from an accredited college or university, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of nutrition programs in a public agency, social services agency, or institutional setting.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Principles and practices of institutional meal delivery; current standards of nutrition; organizational development; principles and practices of public administration and management; work control and resource allocation; principles and practices of supervision, training, and general administration.
ABILITY TO: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner; manage a staff of subordinate personnel and/or consultants. Ability to speak and read Spanish is highly desirable.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license or other means that would allow for the ability to commute to meetings, conduct site visits, and attend other special events throughout the county. Possession of a valid food manager's certificate is required at the time of appointment.
All applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at https://www.nationalcityca.gov/government/human-resources. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment-eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.
The City National City is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.
Salary : $5,295 - $9,575
