Education Service Specialist

Recruitment #201020-3230EA-002

Location

Hartford, CT

Date Opened

10/29/2020 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$81,815- $106,171/year (*New hires to State employment start at minimum of salary range)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

11/13/2020 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Who We Are:

The Connecticut State Department of Education is the administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education. Through leadership, curriculum, research, planning, evaluation, assessment, data analyses and other assistance, the Department helps to ensure equal opportunity and excellence in education for all Connecticut students.

The Role:

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is currently recruiting for an Education Service Specialist (ESS) for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) unit, School Nutrition Programs team. The ESS is essential to the CSDE operating programs that meet regulatory requirements, supporting access to USDA nutrition programs, and maintaining program integrity. This individual will assist in administering the federal United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Nutrition Programs including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Programs, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Foods Distribution Program, Afterschool Snack Program, and the Seamless Summer Option of the NSLP.

This position is located at the State of Connecticut office building at 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford. This is a 35-hour position that operates Monday-Friday.

What's in it for you: leading Comprehensive Benefit Offering:

Industry leading health benefits;
Competitive market salary plans;
Comprehensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;
Retirement healthcare offerings;
Professional growth and development opportunities;
Ability to serve the citizens of Connecticut in a strategic Education capacity.

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Selection Plan

SPECIAL EXPERIENCE NOTE: Please note that the SPECIAL REQUIREMENT listed at the end of the job announcement for an appropriate certificate issued by the State Board of Education is NOT required for this position.

This position will be filled in accordance with reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualifications for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency. However, there are no attachments required at the time of application.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, the Bureau of Human Resources is unable to provide confirmation of receipt and/or the status of applications during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Catherine.Downey@CT.Gov .

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Education assists in planning and executing a program for the improvement of education in the State, responsible under supervision for carrying out specific assignments of limited difficulty and scope.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assists in the development and administration of educational programs and services offered by the State; provides professional leadership and guidance to school authorities, professional organizations, students and various community groups and individuals; may personally administer certain phases of educational program within the framework of bureau policy; may assist in directing the routine functioning of the bureau; performs related duties as required.

This includes: providing extensive support, professional development, training and technical assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) regarding access to the SNPs, program integrity, and compliance with state and federal regulations; implementing training, oversight, and monitoring of LEAs sponsoring or interested in sponsoring SNPs, with specific responsibility for implementation of the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); conducting school nutrition program monitoring and oversight, including administrative reviews and other audits; calculating claims revisions for meal reimbursements as needed; working collaboratively with Child Nutrition Programs team to provide leadership, consultation, program and resource development, including Operational Memorandum, trainings, and resources to expand access to the CNPs; respond to external and internal SNP data requests; collaborate with external and internal partners to increase access to SNPs while maintaining program integrity; support the CSDE’s responsibilities to the State and USDA, including reporting, managing agreements and amendments for SNP participation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of the philosophy and methods of education with particular reference to the field concerned; teaching skill; ability to prepare reports; ability to deal effectively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree and three (3) years' professional experience OR in lieu thereof an equivalent combination of experience and training as approved by the Board of Education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience and training:

3 years of experience with government programs;
3 years of experience with U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition programs;
3 years of experience interpreting, analyzing, verifying and implementing policies and regulations;
3 years of experience in program evaluation, audits and management;
3 years of experience in presenting topics to a variety of audiences using various training strategies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must hold an appropriate certificate issued by State Board of Education.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.