RD Nutrition Programs Specialist IV - School Meals

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a FNW Program Specialist IV to support the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, ensuring compliance with school meal programs and delivering nutrition training resources.

The role analyzes NSLP, SBP, and related programs, provides technical assistance to school food authorities, conducts nutrient analyses, and supports wellness policy development and program education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or technical experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, consumer or public relations, investigations, administrative work, professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree (four (4) years) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations, administrative work, professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Educational note: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for school meals under NSLP, SBP, ASSP, SFSP, and SSO.
• Evaluate menus for appropriate age/grade groups and creditable food items.
• Perform nutrient analyses to verify calories, sodium, and fats meet standards.
• Provide technical assistance to school food authorities on menu planning and nutrition policy.
• Develop nutrition resources and serve as content expert for menu planning and certification.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree substitution for one year

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a FNW Program Specialist IV to support the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, ensuring compliance with school meal programs and delivering nutrition training resources.

The role analyzes NSLP, SBP, and related programs, provides technical assistance to school food authorities, conducts nutrient analyses, and supports wellness policy development and program education.