Education Program Consultant (School Nutrition Consultant Central/North Eastern Iowa)

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　　Education Program Consultant (School Nutrition Consultant Central/North Eastern Iowa)

　　Salary

　　$63,502.40 - $98,176.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-02388

　　Agency

　　282 Iowa Department of Education

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

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　　Point of Contact

　　Kala Shipley, [email protected]

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　　Job Description

　　Iowa Department of Education’s mission is creating excellence in education through leadership and service. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to make this a reality.

　　This Education Program Consultant position works with the USDA Child Nutrition Programs administered by the Bureau. The Consultant is responsible for conducting Administrative Reviews for the USDA School Meal Programs, Seamless Summer Option, Summer Food Service Program and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; analyzes organization compliance with complex rules and regulations relating to provision of USDA Child Nutrition Programs; provides technical assistance to local organizations; designs and presents at workshops in a variety of settings, conducts webinars for program operators; prepares education resources and other written information items; participates in a variety of meetings; and performs other specialized functions associated with the operation of the USDA Child Nutrition Programs.

　　This position requires travel several days weekly approximately 75% of the year, but part of the time with the option of returning to the home location for evenings. However, the candidate must also be willing to undergo periodic nights and occasional workweeks away from the home location.Your Responsibilities:

　　Review and approve annual web-based program applications.

　　Conduct management/program evaluations of the USDA School Meal Programs, Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option, as assigned, for compliance with all Federal and State regulations.

　　Maintain knowledge of complex regulations, policy and guidance

　　Develop and present continuing education in a variety of settings including webinars, workshops, small group training and large group training in a statewide setting.

　　Provide technical assistance to local organizations participating in the USDA School Meal Programs, Seamless Summer Option, and Summer Food Service Program at times other than the formal review as requested.

　　Assist with the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program by providing technical assistance to program sponsors and monitoring claims for processing.

　　If you wish to review a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, please [email protected].

　　Hours: 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday – Friday; in-state and occasional out-of-state travel

　　A successful candidate will bring or have the ability and desire to learn:

　　Passion for pursuing common goals in pursuit of public service

　　Experience with or understanding of USDA Child Nutrition programs

　　Experience with reading, analyzing, and providing guidance on state and federal

　　requirements

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present information to diverse stakeholders, creation and maintenance of reports, guidance, and written resources

　　Ability to manage self in relation to prioritization and time management

　　Desire to work with diverse teams and stakeholders

　　WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

　　Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the lives of children, their families, and Iowa communities

　　Collaborative, positive work environment

　　Talented and passionate work colleagues that will help you learn and grow

　　Opportunities to collaborate with experts from around the country

　　Employee discounts from a variety of vendors

　　Competitive salary and benefits package:

　　https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf(Download PDF reader)

　　TO APPLY:

　　To ensure full consideration for this position, all requested materials must be completed and uploaded through theNEOGov (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa) online application process.

　　Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 E 14th St Des Moines, IA 50319-0146It is the policy of the Iowa Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code sections 216.9 and 256.10(2), Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C.§§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.). If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy by the Iowa Department of Education, please contact the legal counsel for the Iowa Department of Education, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0146, telephone number: 515-281-5295, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-4544, telephone number: 312-730- 1560, FAX number: 312-730-1576, TDD number: 877-521-2172, email:[email protected].

　　Minimum Qualification Requirements

　　Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

　　1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time post-graduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas:

　　a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting;

　　b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting;

　　c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations;

　　d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements;

　　e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.

　　2) A combination of a total of five years of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience.

　　3) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree, possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate, and three academic years of teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution.

　　4) Possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements.

　　For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/EducationProgramConsultant-01071.pdf)

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　　Professional Development:

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　　Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

　　Yes - I understand and agree.

　　No

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　　PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

　　Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

　　No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　03

　　Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, or Higher? IF YES, how many years do you have of full-time postgraduate work experience in any one or a combination of the following areas: a. Professional training, teaching, or counseling experience in an educational setting; b. Professional administrative experience in an educational setting; c. Professional personnel administration including such areas as job analysis, performance appraisal systems, selection devices, or labor relations; d. Professional finance, accounting, or auditing experience including the preparation or analysis of financial statements; e. Professional experience in a major technical program area utilized by the Iowa Department of Education or Board of Educational Examiners.

　　Not applicable – I do not have a Bachelor's Degree or higher with the identified areas

　　No experience in the identified areas

　　Less than two years of experience in the identified areas

　　Two years to less than four years of experience in the identified areas.

　　Four to less than five years of experience in the identified areas.

　　Five or more years of experience in the identified areas

　　04

　　How many years do you have of a combination of post-graduate education and full-time experience (as described in number one), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited post-graduate college or university course work equals one year of full-time experience

　　Not applicable – I do not have a post-graduate education with the experience in the identified areas.

　　No post-graduate education or experience in the identified area

　　Less than two years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas

　　Two years to less than four years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas.

　　Four years to less than five years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas.

　　Five or more years of post-graduate education and/or experience in the identified areas

　　05

　　Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, or higher and have a valid possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate? IF YES, how many years do you have of full-time teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 and/or a post-secondary educational institution?

　　No experience in the identified areas

　　Less than one year of experience in the identified areas

　　One years to less than Three years of experience in the identified areas.

　　Three or more years of experience in the identified areas

　　06

　　Do you have possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing, including the preparation or analysis of financial statements?

　　Yes - I have the possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and have the seven years of professional work identified

　　No - I do not have the possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and the seven years of professional work identified

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　　State of Iowa

　　Agency

　　282 Iowa Department of Education

　　Address

　　Grimes State Office Building

　　400 E 14th St

　　Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

　　Website

　　https://www.educateiowa.gov/

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