Senior Social Services & Food Distribution Lead

State-of-Nevad; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, seeks a Social Services Program Specialist 3 to lead the Food Distribution Program (FDP) and related statewide social services. The role includes budgeting, grant oversight, and coordinating with federal and tribal partners to improve food security.

Responsibilities include program planning, policy development, staff supervision, and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus relevant social services experience required or equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating with federal/state agencies and managing grants.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and develop program policies and reports.
• Proven leadership in supervising staff and coordinating cross‑agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage Food Distribution Program (FDP) and related statewide social services programs.
• Oversee grant management, budgeting, and reporting up to multi‑million dollars.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with federal liaisons and community partners.
• Develop and revise program plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Prepare budgets, monitor expenditures, and apply for funding as needed.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to inquiries from agencies and public.

Skills

Budget management

Grant management

Staff supervision

Regulatory interpretation

Program development

Interagency collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field pertinent to the program assignment

Two years of professional social services experience including coordination/consultation

One year of experience as a Social Services Program Specialist II in Nevada State service or equivalent

Job description

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, seeks a Social Services Program Specialist 3 to lead the Food Distribution Program (FDP) and related statewide social services. The role includes budgeting, grant oversight, and coordinating with federal and tribal partners to improve food security.

Responsibilities include program planning, policy development, staff supervision, and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.