***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Food and Nutrition, is seeking to fill one vacant Nutrition Program Coordinator position in Las Vegas. Under direction of the School Nutrition Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing off-site and on-site program compliance reviews of sponsors, agencies and operators. As a lead for the Administrative (compliance) and Procurement Reviews, the position is responsible for program implementation, which includes reviewing menu and production records; preparing reports and other documents; reviewing and evaluating corrective action plans; monitoring progress; and analyzing program data to ensure compliance with both State and various USDA Child Nutrition program requirements. In addition, this position provides guidance and technical assistance as required; creates, develops and presents training to staff, sponsors and stakeholders; interprets and explains federal and state regulations; updates program manuals and forms; and develops materials such as tracking spreadsheets and reports. Overnight and 25% travel is a requirement of this position. The preferred candidate for this position will have experience performing program evaluations, quality assurance and compliance reviews of school or community nutrition services.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Develop administrative review schedules and organize and oversee review teams.
• Coordinate and perform off-site and on-site reviews and/or desk audits.
• Request, compile, and review sponsor documents, conduct interviews, and observe the delivery of services.
• Provide recommendations for technical assistance and/or corrective actions.
• Report any issues, concerns, and/or problems regarding the review to leadership.
• Compile, organize, review, analyze, and maintain information and statistical data for compliance.
• Create and disseminate analytical, narrative, and statistical reports on activities.
• Coordinate with contending parties to address areas of non-compliance and steps to regain compliance.
• Evaluate corrective action plans, recommend revisions, and monitor sponsors to ensure adherence.
• Recommend financial restitution, disqualification, and/or termination from the program.
• Liaise between stakeholders and sponsors and organize and participate in program reviews.
• Perform program outreach, education, guidance, and technical assistance.
• Interpret and disseminate federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
• Create, develop and present training and presentations to staff, sponsors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Aid in the development, review, recommendation, and implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Develop, review, update, and implement program and procedural manuals, forms, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Assist management in grants administration.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; purpose, goals, and objectives of the program; grant administration.
• Principles and practices of systematic analysis and examination; program evaluation methods and techniques; research techniques; data collection, analysis, and report preparation; recordkeeping practices; terminology, acronyms, and subject matter relative to assigned program; development and implementation of policies and procedures; training principles and practices.
• Methods and practices used in developing and presenting information; English grammar, spelling, and punctuation sufficient to compose reports and business correspondence; basic mathematical computation.

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

• Identify programmatic and operational problems; investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions; resolve problems and obtain cooperation from others; input, retrieve, and manipulate data; make observations and objectively report findings; recognize and evaluate program services; assist in formulating recommendations for improved services; analyze and resolve problems, determine appropriate action, and implement solutions.
• Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical materials; conduct interviews to solicit information; accurately compile information from various sources; compose clear, grammatically correct and concise written communications, reports, instructional materials, and other materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; effectively interact and communicate with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; develop and present training to staff, sponsors, customers, and stakeholders; communicate effectively to explain decisions, services, programs, or resolve problems through negotiation.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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