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Administrative Services Manager B - Child Nutrition Services

State of Washington
Olympia, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/4/2025

Salary : $54,204.00 - $72,924.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type : Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2025-01601

Department : Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Division : Child Nutrition Services

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

GENERAL SERVICE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Administrative Services Manager B - Child Nutrition Services

54,204 - $72,924 annually

Recruitment Closes : March 13, 2025

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill Child Nutrition Services Administrative Services Manager. This full-time position is based in Olympia, Washington. This position may be eligible for partial to near full-time telework. Telework is a combination of in-building and off-site days. We encourage interested candidates to visit the OSPI website to gain insight into our agency.

About OSPI and our initiatives

OSPI 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 Child

Equity

Each 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 Overview

    The Administrative Services Manager is with the Child Nutrition Services division within the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, a division of 48 team members that administer U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Programs for the state of Washington. The Administrative Services Manager collaborates with Child Nutrition Service's leadership team, program leads, and all team members; and functions to manage and support CNS operations and administration. This position also provides direct supervision to the administrative support team and provides direct support to the Administration and Operations Director.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise three members of the Child Nutrition Services Administrative Support Team.
  • Develop and oversee Child Nutrition Services administrative processes; time and effort, travel including liaison with the agency travel desk, record retention, and public records requests.
  • Oversee and facilitate division policies and procedures.
  • Act as the facilities manager for the division maintaining equipment inventory, office lease agreements, and leads the safety and security management.
  • Serve as the purchasing manager for office supplies and furniture and coordinates with OSPI IT Services for computer and software purchases.
  • Oversee internal communications, cross program communications, and provides back up support for external communications.
  • Required Qualifications :

  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field AND two or more years of administrative experience.
  • Equivalent years of experience (6 or more) may be substituted for a degree.

  • Two years of direct supervisory experience.
  • Knowledge of and experience with administrative procedures, office operations management, and process improvement.
  • Proven critical thinking, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Desired Qualifications :

  • Two or more years of direct supervisory experience.
  • Experience with or functional understanding of Washington state regulations for purchasing, travel, and contracts.
  • Compensation

    The annual compensation for the position is $54,204 - $72,924 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 Process

    Those 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 Resources

    Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

    600 Washington Street Southeast

    Olympia, Washington 98504-7200

    360-725-6278 : 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 Service

    OSPI 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."

    More than Just a Paycheck!

    Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

    We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

    Read about our benefits :

    The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

    Note : If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

    Insurance Benefits

    Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

    Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

    To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

    Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

    Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

    The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

    Retirement and Deferred Compensation

    State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

    Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

    Social Security

    All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness

    If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

    Holidays

    Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

    Note : Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

    Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

    Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

    Sick Leave

    Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

    Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

    Vacation (Annual Leave)

    Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

    Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

    Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

    As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and / or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

    Note : Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

    Military Leave

    Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

    Bereavement Leave

    Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

    Additional Leave

    Leave Sharing

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

    Leave Without Pay

    Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

    Updated 12-31-2022

    Please select the answer that best describes your education and experience.

  • I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field and two years (2) years of progressively responsible experience in administrative management.
  • I have a combination of education and experience totaling six (6) or more years of professional level experience in administrative management.
  • None of the above
  • Please describe your direct supervisory experience

  • I have 2 to 3 years of experience directly supervising a small team, managing day-to-day operations, and providing guidance.
  • I have 4 to 5 years of experience supervising a team, including conducting performance evaluations and ensuring team goals are met.
  • I have 6 to 7 years of experience supervising a larger team, managing more complex tasks, and handling performance management.
  • I have over 8 years of supervisory experience, overseeing multiple teams, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and mentoring staff
  • None of the above
  • Do you have experience with processing travel for a Washington State agency?

    Did you attach the required documents (cover letter, resume, list of references)?

    How did you hear about this job opportunity?

  • Careers.wa.gov
  • OSPI Jobs Page
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • OSPI Employee Referral
  • Military Outreach Event
  • Career Fair
  • Other
  • Do you currently have a relative working in our agency?

    Are you currently an employee at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)?

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