TJJD - Manager IV - Food and Nutrition Service Manager - (AUS) - 50343

Texas Department of Public Safety; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a senior-level manager for overseeing statewide food service operations within juvenile facilities. This role involves developing program guidelines, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with nutrition standards, alongside significant managerial responsibilities.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Paid group health & life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Educational assistance program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition or food service required.
• Experience in dietetics or nutritional sciences (3-5 years).
• Registered Dietitian (RD) and Dietitian (LD) licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of food service delivery.
• Monitor compliance with nutrition guidelines.
• Supervise Nutrition Services Specialists and training programs.

Skills

Management

Nutrition Planning

Consultation

Training

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Master's Degree in Nutrition or Food Service

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/ )

TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)

Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)

Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)

Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job= 00050343 &tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx . You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: [e-mail] .

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov . Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work, overseeing the daily operations of TJJD food service delivery statewide; planning, developing, implementing, coordinating, training, supervising, evaluating, and monitoring of food and nutrition services and programs. Work involves providing consultative services; establishment of goals and objectives; development of guidelines, policies and procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; and analysis of proposed legislation related to food and nutrition services. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of TJJD Nutrition Services Specialists as well as establishing and meeting business plan objectives, providing administrative reports, and developing intra- and inter-agency liaison functions and collaborative professional partnerships. May serve as a consultant on agency or division programs or projects and is responsible for coordinating and evaluating program activities and developing and evaluating budget requests. Coordinates and evaluates the overall daily program operation to achieve maximum efficiency in agency operations.

Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative, independent action, and judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on–call, and travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversees the development and implementation of program guidelines, procedures, policies, forms and standards for the agency’s Nutrition and Food Services program.

Monitors youth access to special diets and provides required follow up to ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, and policies and procedures.

Tracks, monitors, and trends complaints related to nutrition services and oversees the resolution of complaint appeals and alleged mistreatments to ensure that youth receive timely and appropriate nutrition.

Develops a nutrition staff training program and collaborates with the Medical, Finance, Training, and State Programs Divisions to deliver training to designated agency staff annually.

Oversees and participates in the monitoring of nutrition services to ensure compliance with laws, guidelines, policies, procedures, and professional standards of care.

Provides technical assistance and consultation to agency and contract programs to facilitate compliance with policies, procedures, and standards and assists in the development of solutions to identified problems.

Prepares food safety and sanitation surveillance reports and participates in committees and workgroups to improve the safety and quality of care for youth.

Serves on interagency committees and serves as a liaison with other TJJD departments, state and federal agencies, and the public.

Supervises the regional Dietetic/Nutrition Specialist by providing guidance, assigning projects and tasks, and overseeing project completion.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others by providing guidance, assigning projects and tasks, overseeing project completion, and promoting ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development.

Hires and trains new staff; and provides feedback and conducts performance reviews.

Performs administrative duties such as business plan development and implementation, development of management reports and analysis, regional and central office committee representation, and production of databases and spreadsheets.

Develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals and directs internal evaluation and program review activities.

Prepares and evaluates budget requests.

Analyzes proposed legislation and documents recommendations.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with TJJD safety policies and procedures.

· Reports safety hazards and, when possible, corrects hazards.

· Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in nutrition or food service. Three (3) years of full-time wage earning experience in dietetics or nutritional sciences in the following areas: program development, management, consultation, evaluation, or training, with one of those years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

OR

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in dietetics or nutritional sciences. Five (5) years of full-time wage earning experience in consultative, supervisory, managerial, or professional work in the area of dietetics or nutritional sciences that may be a combination of following: program development, management, consultation, evaluation, or training, with three of those years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Required:

· Licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the American Dietetic Association.

· Licensed as a Dietitian (LD) in the State of Texas.

· Eight hours or more of food safety training either (1) completed within five years or less prior to the start of employment or (2) completed within 30 calendar days from the start of employment.

Preferred:

· Experience in juvenile corrections.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience. C ourse hours may not substitute for the experience in a supervisory/management, team lead, or senior-level position.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

· Failure to maintain required licenses/certifications will result in termination of employment .

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged sitting

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to juvenile nutrition and food service operations, and access related information as needed.
• American Correctional Association performance-based standards and expected practices for juveniles.
• Current concepts and practices in nutrition, food service, and food systems management.
• Juvenile correctional safety and sanitation practices and surveillance.
• Principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Or ability to acquire the knowledge of TJJD policies relevant to assigned program areas.
• Supervisory and management techniques.

Skill in:

• Providing program development and project planning, quality improvement monitoring, program evaluation, and follow-up.
• Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others.
• Presenting technical information at trainings, conferences, and legislative hearings.
• Working collaboratively to establish rapport and build credibility with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning, managing, and directing the operations of food and nutrition programs within the agency, including the skill to direct and coordinate a diverse staff.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Operating computers and using applicable computer software (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Reviewing technical data and directing the preparation of technical and management reports.
• Thinking critically and in prioritizing multiple responsibilities so deadlines are met.
• Communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Implementing and training others regarding NSLP/SBP and nutrient analysis and menu planning software.
• Establishing and maintaining confidentiality and effective professional working relationships with TJJD staff, other local and state agencies, and government officials.
• Investigating and responding to complaints and alleged mistreatments related to nutrition services.
• Interpreting and applying TJJD policies, procedures, and regulations.

Ability to:

• Manage business functions and department activities.
• Establish goals and objectives.
• Develop and evaluate policies, procedures, and processes, and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Seek out relevant data and define problems, analyze complex information to determine the important elements of a problem situation, propose alternatives for resolution, negotiate agreement between conflicting interests, and implement effective solutions.
• Gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and prepare reports.
• Clearly convey ideas and instructions, make clear oral presentations of facts, and explain policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Express ideas clearly in writing; write appropriately for different audiences; and critically evaluate written communications.
• Encourage others to become involved in solving problems, recognize when a group requires direction, and effectively interact with a group to guide them to accomplish a task.
• Recognize when decisions need to be made, process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, be on-call, and travel.
• Follow ethical standards and enforce agency policies.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/ , https://www.onetonline.org/ , or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Medical and Health MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en ), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.