Job Description
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 28292
Agency: Department of Education (DOE) - Child and Adult Nutrition Services (CANS)
Location: Pierre
Salary: $65,000 - $70,000/annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GK
Closing Date: 10/11/2024
The South Dakota Department of Education is looking for a motivated individual to fill the Child Nutrition Programs Assistant Director position in the Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services. This position is responsible for the supervision and direction of the Child Nutrition Programs with a focus in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Programs and a support to the School Nutrition Programs. This position works independently and as a team and will assist the program director in leading the management, evaluation , and validation activities required to operate the nutrition programs with integrity and within state and federal compliance.
What we offer to you beyond the paycheck: - Flexibility with Travel, no On-call Time, and Most Work Done During Normal Office Hours
- Eligibility for Travel Per Diems
- Health Insurance ($0 employee-only premium option)
- Well-Being Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employees)
- Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System
- Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
- Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
- Paid Family Leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
- Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Semimonthly Pay Periods
For more information regarding state employee benefits, please visit .
This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly position with the Department of Education. Collaboration with federal partners and travel is frequent. Flexibility for travel schedule is allowed. Due to travel being a necessity for this position a valid driver's license is required. For more information on the Department of Education, please visit
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Bachelor's degree in food science, business, nutrition, or a related field. Experience with supervision, collaboration, policy, and program management as well as budget, contract, and grant management.
Knowledge of:
- state and federal laws, regulation, and guidance in the child nutrition programs, including procurement;
- basic nutrition and food safety; and
- contract management.
Skill to:
- work as a servant leader in a dynamic, collaborative team;
- manage grant requirements, reporting, and program evaluations;
- identify and minimize program risks;
- effectively direct staff and self to manage competing short and long-term projects, deadlines, and needs; and
- perform job functions professionally, accurately, on time, and with integrity.
Ability to:
- continuously learn and adapt to updates in state and federal laws, regulations, guidance, and policies, and to improve operations;
- build professional relationships to work in collaboration with coworkers, districts, local agencies, and stakeholders;
- communicate tactfully and effectively with federal, state, and local agency personnel, administrators, the public, and staff;
- travel in and out of state;
- work with Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Word, and Excel and various state and federal online computer applications.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and cover letter expressing interest and qualifications. Submitting these documents will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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