Program Assistant - Food Service Program (PT)

Duval Schools; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Program Assistant for the Food Service Program (PT) to support after-school meal reviews and compliance checks at multiple sites.

The role covers inspections, contract understanding, and coordination with facilities teams; hours are variable tied to school schedules, with a mid-morning to early evening window when school is in session.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Duval County Public Schools and district sites.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply contract provisions.
• Ability to inspect contract work and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the work of contractors on school facility maintenance projects for compliance with contract requirements and policies.
• Reviews facility maintenance contracts to understand requirements for contract compliance.
• Determines project status and estimates cost overruns and completion dates.
• Acts as liaison between Facilities Maintenance and contractors and notifies administrators of non-compliance issues.
• Conducts final physical inspections to confirm work is completed per contract.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, reports and inspection records.

Skills

Contract oversight

Communication skills

Math ability

Operate measuring devices

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Program Assistant - Food Service Program (PT) Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32216

This position will be a 10 month PT position plus 5 days prior to school beginning and 5 days post school ending. This position will visit schools during the After School Meal Program (Supper) to complete the program reviews required by the Florida Department of Health. The hours are dependent on the program needs - (mid-morning to early evening) when school is in sessionschools not in session- hours will follow the Foodservice Program office hours - 7:00 3:30.

Job Summary

This is technical work in the inspection of contracted school facility maintenance projects for compliance with contract requirements, scope of work, and school district policies. Work requires knowledge of contracts negotiated with providers for facility maintenance services for the school district for such items as custodial services, solid waste management, landscape maintenance, elevator maintenance, retention pond maintenance, and the installation and maintenance of miscellaneous items such as marker boards, blinds, lockers, ceiling tile, etc. Work requires knowledge of applicable safety and code requirements as well as skill in determining work performance. Contacts with others require skills in understanding and influencing people, which are important in overseeing the work of contractors to insure contract compliance and in conducting evaluation conferences. Work is performed in both office and field environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, somewhat predictable and controllable. The inspector must be able to operate a motor vehicle, standard office equipment, and measuring devices. The physical demands consist of driving, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, walking, and lifting objects up to fifty (50) pounds. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques and well-defined policies, the worker plans and organizes the work, and determines own priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, timeliness, and adherence to established methods and policies.

Essential Functions

• Inspects the work of contractors working on school facility maintenance projects for compliance with contract requirements, scope of work, and school district policies.
• Reviews facility maintenance contracts for the purpose of gaining knowledge of what is required for contract compliance.
• Determines project status and estimates projected cost overruns and completion dates.
• Serves as liaison between the Facilities Maintenance Department and the contractor and notifies the appropriate administrator of any issues of non-compliance.
• Conducts final physical inspections to ascertain work is completed in accordance with the contract.
• Uses specifications, drawings, measuring devices and other items to determine requirements and adherence to standards.
• Prepares and maintains correspondence, reports and inspection records.
• Researches and makes recommendations for adjustments to contracts and bids.
• Prepares and submits appropriate paperwork for payment to contractors.
• Operates a personal computer using word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Open Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience in overseeing food service preferred.

Promotional Requirements: NA

Licensing: A valid Florida Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Duval County Public Schools and district work sites.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and Federal, State and Local Code requirements.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply the provisions of facility maintenance service contracts.
• Ability to inspect contract work with regard to facility maintenance service contracts and report findings.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate work performance in accordance with the scope, time, and cost projections for projects.
• Ability to provide feedback and recommendations for amendments to bid specifications.
• Ability to operate measuring devices and other equipment and tools used to inspect projects.
• Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, reports and inspection records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate personal computers and use word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

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