What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Child Nutrition Services - Financial Resources position at State of Washington?
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Director of Child Nutrition Services - Financial Resources
116,153 - $129,780 annually
Recruitment dates February 27,2025
The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill Director of Child Nutrition Services Financial Resources.
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 a tuition assistance policy and support employees seeking tuition waiver through participating higher education organizations.
- 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.
Position Overview
This position resides within the Child Nutrition Services (CNS) division at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and reports to the Chief Nutrition Officer. This position is responsible for oversight of Child Nutrition Program federal fiscal compliance requirements and the distribution of Child Nutrition Program reimbursements and federal and state program payments. This position provides supervision and oversight to staff who provide support to program operators in submitting claims for reimbursement and proper use of federal and state funds. This position works in close collaboration with the parallel leadership positions within the CNS division. Successful impact will result in making progress on strategic goals for the agency including a committed, unified and customer focused OSPI that supports school districts and other Child Nutrition Program Sponsors to provide equitable access to program participants.
Key Responsibilities
This position supervises a team of eight and is responsible for decision making and oversight of statewide Child Nutrition program federal fiscal compliance.
Required Qualifications :
In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following :
Desired Qualifications :
Compensation
The annual compensation for the position is $116,153 - $129,780 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 position serves at the pleasure of the Superintendent and is Civil Service Exempt. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Application Process
Those interested in this position must apply through
Careers.wa.gov
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
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.
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Salary : $116,153 - $129,780
