Duties: Under the general direction of the Child Nutrition Supervisor II in the Southrn Field Services Unit of the Nutrition Services Division (NSD), the Child Nutrition Supervisor I supervises the activities of staff in Region 6-South Coast who conduct program administrative reviews (AR), provide technical assistance (TA), and train agencies and program operators. Specifically, the incumbent performs the following duties:

• Supervise the activities of regional staff who conduct program compliance reviews, vendor reviews, management and technical reviews, and workshops. Review and evaluate reports prepared by Region 6-South Coast staff as a result of the ARs
• Supervise and assist with reviewing nutrition programs to determine agency compliance with state and federal regulations
• Collaborate with management and others to establish, educate, evaluate, and continually streamline procedures and other resources to ensure solidarity in communication to agencies and program operators
• Direct staff in the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, determine agency and program operator needs, and provide customer service such as on-site visits, TA, and prereview training seminars

Desirable Qualifications: Candidates must be willing to travel and have the ability to communicate with a diverse population.

Who May Apply: Individuals who are eligible for all methods of appointment may be considered (e.g., list appointment, transfer, reinsttement, surplus, State Restriction of Appointments [SROA], re-employment, Training and Development assignment). For information on how to obtain list eligiblity, please visit the CalHR Web site at http://www.job.sca.gov/. All applicants must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility and enter PC 0603 in the "Explanations" section on the Standard State Application Form (STD. 678). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed.

Candidates must be on the certification list by passing the exam prior to applying for this position. The exam can be found at the following link: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/jb/ssoexam.asp. Please include a copy of your exam results with your STD. 678

Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must include a one-page Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. The SOQ is a narrative discussion (not a bulleted summary) prepared by the applicant describing ho the applicant's skill, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify the applicant for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of an SOQ and should not repeat the same information. Applicants who fail to provide and SOQ with their application will not be considered.

How to Apply: Submit a State Application (Form 678) to:

Sandy Murdock (0603)
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento CA 95814-5901

916-445-4943