STAFF SPECIALIST III EDUCATION

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.

 State Salary Grade 18

Salary Range: $54,279 to $70,600  (with progression to $87,106)

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS 

Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

This is a contractual professional position responsible for the development of training content and resources, and the delivery of training and technical assistance (in-person and virtually) to agencies participating in the USDA nutrition programs administered by the Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs (OSCNP) at MSDE.

Develops content and resources to deliver in-person and or virtual trainings and technical assistance activities aligned with USDA regulatory guidance; evaluates training effectiveness through the design and analysis of surveys and other assessment tools; collaborates with internal and external partners to identify training needs and priorities to improve the program effectiveness of OSCNP stakeholders.

EDUCATION: A Master’s Degree or equivalent 36 credit hours of post-baccalaureate course work in Health Science, Food Service Administration, Consumer Science, Dietetics, Nutrition, Public Health, Public/Business Administration or a related area.  

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of professional experience in nutrition program administration, coordination or management, or a related area. Experience in Child Nutrition Programs or teaching consumer sciences. Registered Dietitian is desirable.  

Notes: Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the Master’s degree or 36 hours of equivalent post-baccalaureate course work. The above requirements are set by the Maryland State Department of Education in accordance with Education Article, Section 2-104.

One year of experience with Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Skill in training, effective communications; developing and interpreting policies and procedures; identifying problems, and determining improvements/solutions; ability to organize and manage multiple tasks; an ability to provide timely customer service, and an ability to work as a team member. Knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing school and community nutrition programs preferred (e.g., National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, CACFP At Risk Afterschool Program and others).

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.  

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.  

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps (or complete an MSDE Application on marylandpublicschools.org). On-line applications (and resumes) are the preferred method for receiving your application/attachments.  Using this method will allow applicants to access their documents for future recruitments for which they apply and verify that the appropriate documents (resume-credentials) have been attached to the recruitment that requires them. Applicants must include their resume and provide sufficient information on the application to document that they satisfy the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.  

If you utilize fax or regular mail as the option to submit required attachments, you will need to resubmit these documents each time you apply for a new position that requires the attachments. Additionally, you must include the following information on each page of the attachment you submit in order to ensure that we append the attachments to the correct recruitment: First and Last Name, Recruitment Number, and the last 4 digits of your SS# and indicate application for Staff Specialist III, School and Community Nutrition Programs Training Specialist #345908 (JobAps #21-005298-0009). Mailing Address: Maryland State Department of Education, Office of Human Resources, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Fax: 410-333-8950 – This fax number is for Department of Education recruitment actions only.  

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 or TTY/TDD 410-333-3045

or visit our website at http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/.

Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and possible travel throughout the State are required.  Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by June 23, 2021.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.