Child Nutrition Consultant
Apply NowCompany: State of California
Location: Sacramento, CA 95823
Description:
Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is March 26, 2025, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.
Join us! We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and committed nutrition professional to join the Field Services Administration (FSA) team and work in Region 3-Mountain. Under the direction of Region 3-Mountain Child Nutrition Supervisor I in the FSA, the incumbent will monitor and complete administrative reviews of program operators participating in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) for compliance with state and federal regulations, conduct nutrient analyses of meals served, educate the public, as well as nonprofit program operators, provide program-related technical assistance, and analyze and interpret state and federal laws and regulations. The position requires at least 50 percent travel and throughout the state of California as needed. The hybrid schedule requires a minimum of two days per week in the field or reporting to the office in-person. Registered Dietitians preferred but not required.
The majority of the caseload will be in Inyo, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. The office will be located at the following address:
California Department of Education
12830 Columbia Way, Suite 181
Downey, CA 90242
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
TELEWORK OPTION
HYBRID
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-470287
Position #(s):
174-191-2160-007
Working Title:
Child Nutrition Consultant
Classification:
CHILD NUTRITION CONSULTANT $5,720.00 - $7,806.00
Shall Consider:
CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT
$5,037.00 - $6,854.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Nutrition Services Division
Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
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 or LEAP 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Education
Human Resources Division-Mail In
Attn: C&P PC 4938/JC 470287
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Education
Department of Education Drop-Off
Attn: C&P PC 4938/JC 470287
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)
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:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Flexible: Learn CNPs from others and be open to change
Organized: Prioritize and deal with multiple important tasks
Team Player: Support and collaborate with colleagues, staff, and other stakeholders
Innovative: Look for new ways to improve current systems to maximize program integrity
Good Listener: Promote and integrate feedback from internal and external customers
Correspondent: Review, write, and approve high-quality reports, memos, and sensitive documents
Good Communicator: Communicate with a diverse population
Knowledgeable: Have experience and/or education in accounting, finances, budgets, CNPs, and analyzing and applying State and federal regulations
Benefits
The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:
Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Program
More benefit information can be found on CalHR's website: Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sarah Barnes
(916) 323-2482
sbarnes@cde.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:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education) or at the link below:
Child Nutrition Consultant:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3283
Child Nutrition Assistant:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3611
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Join us! We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, and committed nutrition professional to join the Field Services Administration (FSA) team and work in Region 3-Mountain. Under the direction of Region 3-Mountain Child Nutrition Supervisor I in the FSA, the incumbent will monitor and complete administrative reviews of program operators participating in the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) for compliance with state and federal regulations, conduct nutrient analyses of meals served, educate the public, as well as nonprofit program operators, provide program-related technical assistance, and analyze and interpret state and federal laws and regulations. The position requires at least 50 percent travel and throughout the state of California as needed. The hybrid schedule requires a minimum of two days per week in the field or reporting to the office in-person. Registered Dietitians preferred but not required.
The majority of the caseload will be in Inyo, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. The office will be located at the following address:
California Department of Education
12830 Columbia Way, Suite 181
Downey, CA 90242
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
TELEWORK OPTION
HYBRID
This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CHILD NUTRITION CONSULTANT
- CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-470287
Position #(s):
174-191-2160-007
Working Title:
Child Nutrition Consultant
Classification:
CHILD NUTRITION CONSULTANT $5,720.00 - $7,806.00
Shall Consider:
CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANT
$5,037.00 - $6,854.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Nutrition Services Division
Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
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 or LEAP 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Education
Human Resources Division-Mail In
Attn: C&P PC 4938/JC 470287
1430 N Street, Ste. 1802
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Education
Department of Education Drop-Off
Attn: C&P PC 4938/JC 470287
1430 N Street (Lobby Drop-Off Box)
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications -
Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:
1. How will your background, experience, education, and training help you find success in this position?
2. Why do you want to work as a CNA/CNC in the Mountain Region of the FSA?
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Flexible: Learn CNPs from others and be open to change
Organized: Prioritize and deal with multiple important tasks
Team Player: Support and collaborate with colleagues, staff, and other stakeholders
Innovative: Look for new ways to improve current systems to maximize program integrity
Good Listener: Promote and integrate feedback from internal and external customers
Correspondent: Review, write, and approve high-quality reports, memos, and sensitive documents
Good Communicator: Communicate with a diverse population
Knowledgeable: Have experience and/or education in accounting, finances, budgets, CNPs, and analyzing and applying State and federal regulations
Benefits
The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:
Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Program
More benefit information can be found on CalHR's website: Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sarah Barnes
(916) 323-2482
sbarnes@cde.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:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at: Open Examinations - Jobs at CDE (CA Dept of Education) or at the link below:
Child Nutrition Consultant:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3283
Child Nutrition Assistant:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3611
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.