What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Compliance Officer (ECECD #26430) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving
MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.
Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
To ensure compliance of participating child care centers with regulations for a Federal Child Nutrition Program. Compliance officers help to ensure that participating institutions receive and properly expend the correct amount of reimbursement.
How does it get done?
Compliance officers review programs and provide oversight of Food Program operations and compliance with federal regulations.
Who are the customers?
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Child Care providers.
Ideal Candidate
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Child Care providers.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Jesus Aguilar (505) 699-2607. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving
MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.
Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
To ensure compliance of participating child care centers with regulations for a Federal Child Nutrition Program. Compliance officers help to ensure that participating institutions receive and properly expend the correct amount of reimbursement.
How does it get done?
Compliance officers review programs and provide oversight of Food Program operations and compliance with federal regulations.
Who are the customers?
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Child Care providers.
Ideal Candidate
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Child Care providers.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive phone and personal computer usage. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Jesus Aguilar (505) 699-2607. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
