Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the first Monday of each month, and candidates may or may not be selected for interviews. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Branch is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and committed nutrition education professional to join the Nutrition Education, Training, and Support (NETS) Section. As a member of the Nutrition Education and Training Unit (NETU), the Nutrition Education Consultant (NEC) will act as a nutrition and health subject matter expert and project lead for the NETS Section and CACFP Branch. Under the direction of the NETS Section Nutrition Education Administrator, the NEC will provide leadership on state and federal nutrition policies relating to the CACFP and work with other dedicated professionals to develop, conduct, and evaluate child nutrition and food service curricula and instructional materials for centers, schools, afterschool programs, and community organizations. In addition, the NEC will monitor and oversee local assistance grants and contracts. This position requires up to 20 percent travel.

This position is part of a team of NECs that provides leadership in the CACFP meal pattern standards and leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition education policy, curricula, instructional materials, and nutrition education and food service training programs for CACFP Operators that are in accordance with federal training and technical assistance (TA) requirements. The work includes managing contracts for statewide child nutrition education activities.

The NEC also provides statewide leadership in collaborative partnerships with other government and community organizations in developing strategies for improving the nutritional well-being of young children throughout California.

The NEC is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and promoting nutrition education as an integrated component of the CACFP. This position serves as the subject matter expert for CACFP nutrition and food service policies, and federal and state mandates.

Daily responsibilities include serving as the project manager for various nutrition, meal patterns, and mandatory statewide initiatives and training requirements. The NEC provides consultative services to CACFP Operators, and government and community organizations in developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs. This NEC also analyzes legislation and prepares policy recommendations and reports.

Benefits: The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.

Telework / Remote Work Information: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location.

Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about CDSS? We'd love to hear from you!  Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov. Please include the job classification and job control number in the subject line.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Application packets without an SOQ, or with an SOQ that does not follow the required format, will be regarded as incomplete and will not be reviewed for further consideration in the hiring process. The SOQ should not be more than two pages, using Arial, 12-point font size. Please answer the following:

1. Describe your professional experience, education, and interest in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (including your experience in the field of nutrition working with children, adults and the elderly).

2. Explain your knowledge of and experience with state and federal laws and regulations related to child nutrition programs.

3. Share an example of how you have prepared and conducted presentations both in -person and virtually.

Individuals must have taken and passed the examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification to apply. The examination announcements may be viewed on the California Department of Social Services web page: CDSS - Administered Examinations (ca.gov)

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide office transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for an appointment.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Social Services

Attn: Classification & Pay Unit

P.O.Box 944243

Sacramento , CA 94244-2430

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Social Services

Classification & Pay Unit

744 P Street, MS 8-15-58

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Moreno
(916) 858-9352
Elizabeth.Moreno@dss.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 657-2326
EEOoffice@dss.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Social Services must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.  Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Social Services, please contact the Examination Unit at examinations@dss.ca.gov .

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