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GENERAL SERVICEJOB ANNOUNCEMENTAdministrative Program Specialist 2 – Child Nutrition Services $67,716.00 - $91,068.00 annuallyCloses 02/21/2025The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill an Administrative Program Specialist position in the Child Nutrition Services department. This full-time position is remotely based in the Washington area, with preference being for the following cities: BellinghamBremertonColvilleEverettGig HarborLakewoodMarysvilleMount VernonOlympia/TumwaterSpokane/Spokane ValleyVancouverWe encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.About OSPI and our initiativesOSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including: We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.Vision, Mission, and Values Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement. Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole ChildEquityEach student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity: Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ , and highly mobile student populations.Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.Position OverviewAdministrative Program Specialists support the mission of Child Nutrition Services to assist school districts and community nutrition institutions in providing quality nutrition programs that promote life-long, healthful living while providing nutritious meals each day that prepare children for learning.This position plans and conducts program compliance reviews for sponsors of USDA Child Nutrition programs. The administration of these programs requires expert knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies pertaining to the programs. The training and technical assistance provided to program sponsors ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and supports sponsors in providing nutritious meals and promotion of nutrition education. This position will also lead and coordinate Farm to Child Nutrition Programs, collaborating with internal programs and external partners to promote Farm to School, Summer, and ECE initiatives. Responsibilities include developing activities, events, and resources to support local food procurement and nutrition education. The role also ensures program staff receive updates and integrates Farm to CNP efforts across all child nutrition programs. This position requires travel within assigned region and to the OSPI main office in Olympia. This travel may include multiple overnight stays, with a large portion of mandatory travel being during the summer months (June-August). Traveling may also occur during times of possible inclement weather. This is an Administrative Program Specialist 2 position. OSPI reserves the right to fill this position at the Administrative Program Specialist 1 level, as part of an in-training planKey ResponsibilitiesConduct administrative reviews, administrative expense audits and reconciliation reports for sponsors of Child Nutrition Programs. Review and approve sponsor program applications and budgets. Follow financial management processes, procedures and standards to assess, monitor and support financial viability of new and returning Child Nutrition Program sponsors.Provide training to sponsors on all areas of program regulations and program management.Provide technical assistance to sponsors.Required Qualifications: Employment at the Administrative Program Specialist 2 level requires: A Bachelor's degree involving major study in education, public or business administration or related field and three (3) years of professional experience in food service or related field.Equivalent years of experience (7 or more) may be substituted for a degree.Employment at the Administrative Program Specialist 1 level, as part of an in-training plan, requires: A Bachelor's degree involving major study in education, public or business administration or related field and one (1) or more years of professional experience in food service or related field.Equivalent years of experience (5 or more) may be substituted for a degreeEmployment in this position requires: The ability to travel primarily within the assigned region and to the OSPI main office in Olympia, with occasional travel elsewhere in the state as needed, including multiple overnight stays.Availability for mandatory travel, with 75% occurring during the summer months (June–August), typically requiring travel 2–4 days per work week.Willingness to travel during periods of possible inclement weather.Desired Qualifications: Registered Dietitian with the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Experience directing in food service operations or as a sponsor of a USDA Child Nutrition Program.Experience in program management of state-wide local procurement or farm-to-initiatives.Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Outlook, etc.).CompensationThe annual compensation for the position is $67,716- $91,068 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.Application ProcessThose interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only: A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement; A current résumé, and;A list of three or more professional references. Please address any questions to: Sal Salazar, Human ResourcesOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200360-725-6278: sal.salazar@k12.wa.us Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.New Jobs Alert ServiceOSPI offers a subscription service, which regularly notifies subscribers of new OSPI employment opportunities on careers.wa.gov. Subscribers are notified via text or email alert. If you are interested in this service, then please subscribe at this location. OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”
GENERAL SERVICEJOB ANNOUNCEMENTAdministrative Program Specialist 2 – Child Nutrition Services $67,716.00 - $91,068.00 annuallyCloses 02/21/2025The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill an Administrative Program Specialist position in the Child Nutrition Services department. This full-time position is remotely based in the Washington area, with preference being for the following cities: BellinghamBremertonColvilleEverettGig HarborLakewoodMarysvilleMount VernonOlympia/TumwaterSpokane/Spokane ValleyVancouverWe encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.About OSPI and our initiativesOSPI is the primary agency charged with overseeing public K–12 education in Washington state. Working with the state's 295 public school districts and 7 state-tribal education compact schools, OSPI allocates funding and provides tools, resources, and technical assistance so every student in Washington is provided a high-quality public education.At OSPI, we recognize that our employees are the key to the success of the agency. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth and values them for their expertise. OSPI is a great place to work and has several initiatives to help create a great working environment, including: We support a healthy work/life balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules and mobile and telework options. (Depending on job duties and work location.)We have an Infant at Work Program that is based on long-term values of newborns and infant-parent bonding. Eligible employees who are new parents or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when returning to work. (Depending on job duties and work location.)We value and are actively involved in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within OSPI by way of cross-divisional, collaborative committee. The focus of the committee includes employee engagement and education; reinforcing OSPI values; and maximizing the value of diversity and identifying strategies for inclusion.Vision, Mission, and Values Vision: All students prepared for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement. Mission: Transform K-12 education to a system that is centered on closing opportunity gaps and is characterized by high expectations for all students and educators. We achieve this by developing equity-based policies and supports that empower educators, families, and communities.Values: Ensuring Equity, Collaboration and Service, Achieving Excellence through Continuous Improvement, Focus on the Whole ChildEquityEach student, family, and community possesses strengths and cultural knowledge that benefits their peers, educators, and schools. Ensuring educational equity: Goes beyond equality; it requires education leaders to examine the ways current policies and practices result in disparate outcomes for our students of color, students living in poverty, students receiving special education and English Learner services, students who identify as LGBTQ , and highly mobile student populations.Requires education leaders to develop an understanding of historical contexts; engage students, families, and community representatives as partners in decision-making; and actively dismantle systemic barriers, replacing them with policies and practices that ensure all students have access to the instruction and support they need to succeed in our schools.Position OverviewAdministrative Program Specialists support the mission of Child Nutrition Services to assist school districts and community nutrition institutions in providing quality nutrition programs that promote life-long, healthful living while providing nutritious meals each day that prepare children for learning.This position plans and conducts program compliance reviews for sponsors of USDA Child Nutrition programs. The administration of these programs requires expert knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies pertaining to the programs. The training and technical assistance provided to program sponsors ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and supports sponsors in providing nutritious meals and promotion of nutrition education. This position will also lead and coordinate Farm to Child Nutrition Programs, collaborating with internal programs and external partners to promote Farm to School, Summer, and ECE initiatives. Responsibilities include developing activities, events, and resources to support local food procurement and nutrition education. The role also ensures program staff receive updates and integrates Farm to CNP efforts across all child nutrition programs. This position requires travel within assigned region and to the OSPI main office in Olympia. This travel may include multiple overnight stays, with a large portion of mandatory travel being during the summer months (June-August). Traveling may also occur during times of possible inclement weather. This is an Administrative Program Specialist 2 position. OSPI reserves the right to fill this position at the Administrative Program Specialist 1 level, as part of an in-training planKey ResponsibilitiesConduct administrative reviews, administrative expense audits and reconciliation reports for sponsors of Child Nutrition Programs. Review and approve sponsor program applications and budgets. Follow financial management processes, procedures and standards to assess, monitor and support financial viability of new and returning Child Nutrition Program sponsors.Provide training to sponsors on all areas of program regulations and program management.Provide technical assistance to sponsors.Required Qualifications: Employment at the Administrative Program Specialist 2 level requires: A Bachelor's degree involving major study in education, public or business administration or related field and three (3) years of professional experience in food service or related field.Equivalent years of experience (7 or more) may be substituted for a degree.Employment at the Administrative Program Specialist 1 level, as part of an in-training plan, requires: A Bachelor's degree involving major study in education, public or business administration or related field and one (1) or more years of professional experience in food service or related field.Equivalent years of experience (5 or more) may be substituted for a degreeEmployment in this position requires: The ability to travel primarily within the assigned region and to the OSPI main office in Olympia, with occasional travel elsewhere in the state as needed, including multiple overnight stays.Availability for mandatory travel, with 75% occurring during the summer months (June–August), typically requiring travel 2–4 days per work week.Willingness to travel during periods of possible inclement weather.Desired Qualifications: Registered Dietitian with the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Experience directing in food service operations or as a sponsor of a USDA Child Nutrition Program.Experience in program management of state-wide local procurement or farm-to-initiatives.Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Outlook, etc.).CompensationThe annual compensation for the position is $67,716- $91,068 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.Application ProcessThose interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only: A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement; A current résumé, and;A list of three or more professional references. Please address any questions to: Sal Salazar, Human ResourcesOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction600 Washington Street Southeast Olympia, Washington 98504-7200360-725-6278: sal.salazar@k12.wa.us Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.New Jobs Alert ServiceOSPI offers a subscription service, which regularly notifies subscribers of new OSPI employment opportunities on careers.wa.gov. Subscribers are notified via text or email alert. If you are interested in this service, then please subscribe at this location. OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity. OSPI provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. If you would like, please include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resource consultant listed in “Application Process.”
Salary : $67,716 - $91,068
