Nutrition Services Specialist (Program Specialist II)

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

State retirement match

13 paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Nebraska Department of Education in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Nutrition Services Specialist to collaborate with public and non-public schools participating in NSLP, SFSP, and CACFP. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy helping others, this role offers training and long-term growth within a dedicated team.

The position is office-based at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE, with a pay grade of 7 and a rate of $30.979/hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience.
• Equivalent education and/or work experience may substitute to meet minimum qualifications.
• Master’s degree with at least one year of related experience; registered dietitian preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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 for NSLP, SFSP, and CACFP.
• Analyzes results and writes review reports and monitors corrective action plans.
• Guides school districts, ESUs, and local organizations by expanding their nutrition programs.
• Assists with development and delivery of training and workshops.
• Prepares and updates USDA regulation and policy guidance documents.
• Provides policy interpretation and technical assistance related to program regulations.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

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

Description du poste

Nutrition Services Specialist (Program Specialist II) (Open)

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $30.979

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 11-05-2026

The work we do matters!

We are looking for a Nutrition Services Specialist to collaborate with public and non-public schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child & Adult Food Care Program (CACFP). 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.

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Pay Grade 7: $30.979/hour. This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

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

Teammates Enjoy In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes well over $20,000 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) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) food service operations.
• Analyzes results and writes review reports and monitors corrective action plans.
• 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 US Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulation and policy guidance documents.
• Provides policy interpretation and technical assistance related to program regulations.

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 five 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 [e-mail].

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

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