Nutrition Services Specialist (Program Specialist II)

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Hiring Agency:

Education - Agency 13

Location:

Central, NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.597

Job Posting:

JR2025-00018100 Nutrition Services Specialist (Program Specialist II) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

08-05-2025

Job Description:

If you are passionate about the role food and nutrition play in helping children grow to reach their full potential, keep reading to find a rewarding position to build relationships and support students statewide! The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Nutrition Services Specialist to collaborate with public and non-public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

If you are detail-oriented, great at multitasking, and enjoy helping others, this could be a great fit! This is a fun team with dedicated members with long-term expertise, so you will get great training and motivated candidates can grow with the team.

 

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**  

Office Location: This position will be assigned to work in central Nebraska.

Pay Grade 7: $30.597/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $27,100 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

• Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
  • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
  • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
  • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
• Thirteen paid holidays per year

Essential Functions

• Responds to inquiries and provides consultative services and technical assistance to local program operators.
• Conducts program monitoring; determines program approval, regulatory compliance, and program quality related to administration of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) .
• Analyzes compliance results, writes review reports, and monitors corrective action plans.
• Conducts quality assurance assessments of the administrative review process and related resources. Develops tools and resources to support quality control.
• Guides school districts, educational service units (ESUs), and local organizations by establishing and expanding their nutrition programs.
• Assists with development and delivery of training and workshops.
• Prepares and updates Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) policy guidance documents in compliance with US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulatory requirements. Provides policy interpretation and technical assistance related to program regulations.
• Identifies innovative methods to assist programs with carrying out statutory program requirements with limited resources.
• Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 50% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 50% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools, educational service units, and other local organizations. There is also approximately seven days of overnight travel per year.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience, registered dietitian.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

If you have any questions about this posting or working at NDE, please email us at nde.hrjobpostings@nebraska.gov.

 

 

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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