[Hiring] Administrative Program Specialist @State of Washington

Role Description

The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill an Administrative Program Specialist position in the Child Nutrition Services department. This full-time position is remotely based in Eastern WA. Candidates must reside within Kittitas, Grant, Lincoln, Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan, Douglas, or Chelan counties.

Administrative Program Specialists support the mission of Child Nutrition Services to assist school districts and community nutrition institutions in providing quality nutrition programs that promote life-long, healthful living while providing nutritious meals each day that prepare children for learning.

• Plans and conducts program compliance reviews for sponsors of USDA Child Nutrition programs.
• Requires expert knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the programs.
• Provides training and technical assistance to program sponsors to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• This position requires travel within assigned region and to the OSPI main office in Olympia, including multiple overnight stays and traveling during possible inclement weather.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree involving major study in nutrition, education, public or business administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in school food service or related field.
• Equivalent years of experience (7 or more) may be substituted for a degree.
• Must reside in the state of Washington.

Requirements

• Travel throughout the state of Washington is a requirement of this position.
• Staying in motels and working evenings to prepare for exit conferences is a common practice.
• This position requires the use of a motor vehicle.
• Use of personal vehicle, motor pool vehicle, rental car, or other modes of transportation is dependent on what is most cost effective.

Benefits

• Annual compensation: $71,136.00 - $95,676.00 per year, depending upon experience, educational background, and qualifications.
• Generous benefit package including health, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement and an optional deferred compensation program.

Application Process

Those interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only:

• A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• A current résumé.
• A list of three or more professional references.

Please address any questions to:

Sal Salazar, Human Resources
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
360-725-6278
[email protected]

OSPI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers who will contribute to our diversity.