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Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1, Eastern Region

Salary

$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-35342-21250

Department

Department of Education

Division

Div Chld Ntrtn Prgm Cmplnc

Opening Date

10/23/2025

Closing Date

11/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

21250

Position Number

00120937

Union

SEIU

Bargaining Unit

F4

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00166740

Bureau / Division

Food & Nutrition/Child Nutrition Program Compliance

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Shawna Handley

Contact Phone

717.783.4911

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Do you believe healthy meals are an essential component to learning and growing? If you want to dedicate your career to ensuring nutrition programs operate at the standards required to provide nutritious and balanced meals while promoting lifelong healthy habits and reducing food insecurity, join the Department of Education as a Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1. Our team needs driven and dedicated professional like you to perform the technical work of reviewing federal child and adult care nutrition programs throughout the eastern region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This requires travel throughout Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, Northampton, Bucks, Lehigh, and Berks counties. Apply today to help us make a difference one meal at a time!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1, you will be tasked with conducting administrative reviews of federally funded child nutrition programs to ensure compliance with regulations and policies. Work involves reviewing and analyzing statistical, nutritional, and financial data to determine if sponsors are following regulations, as well as preparing corrective action plans for federally funded child and adult care nutrition sponsors that require changes to meet these critical standards. You will have the opportunity to travel to sponsoring entities for the purpose of ensuring that the food service is conducted in compliance with federal regulations and state policies. This includes providing training and technical assistance to program sponsors. Apply now to make a lasting positive difference in the lives—and mealtimes—of people across Pennsylvania while transforming your career goals into accomplishments with our team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00120937) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ This position is home headquartered; however, travel is required throughout Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, Northampton, Bucks, Lehigh, and Berks counties.

+ Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Two years of professional experience in nutrition services or school food service management and a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service administration, or hotel and restaurant management;or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

+ This position is home headquartered and requires travel to the following counties as workload dictates: Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, Northampton, Bucks, Lehigh, and Berks counties. You must reside in or relocate to one of these counties within six months of hire.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time professional experience in nutrition services or school food service management do you possess?

+ 2 years or more

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much graduate coursework have you completed in such areas as dietetics, nutrition, food service administration, culinary arts, or hotel and restaurant management?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

04

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx)

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

+ Yes

05

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEW NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Conduct administrative reviews of federally funded child and adult care nutrition programs to ensure programs conform to regulations and policies; schedule and conduct reviews using computer technology; review and analyze statistical and financial data, determine accuracy of eligibility for free and reduced-price meals, review meal counts to determine correctness of monthly reimbursement claims; evaluate menus by conducting a computerized nutrient analysis to ensure compliance with nutritional standards.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience conducting or participating in administrative reviews of food and nutrition programs at a public or private school, or a child or adult care center, AND my experience is as director, assistant director, manager or field reviewer, ensuring compliance to food and nutrition program regulations and policies.

+ B. I have professional experience participating in limited aspects of a food and nutrition program (such as determining eligibility, planning menus, or submitting claims for reimbursement) at a public or private school, or a child or adult care center; OR I have professional experience operating, managing or reviewing an institutional food and nutrition program in a non-school environment such as a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation home, resort, hotel, restaurant, or correctional facility.

+ C. I have professional experience teaching nutrition, dietetics, culinary arts, etc., in a formal classroom environment.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, food services, or culinary arts.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

06

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to reviewing programs and relevant data; include the type of operation

+ Your level of responsibility

07

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PREPARE ACTION PLANS

Work with schools and childcare centers to correct violations of federal regulations pertaining to food and nutrition programs; determine corrective and/or fiscal action that must be taken as a result of non-compliance identified during reviews; prepare corrective action plans that describe violations of federal regulations and suggest actions to correct problems.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience implementing corrective action plans for a food and nutrition program at a public or private school or a child or adult daycare center, AND my experience is as a food service director, assistant director, manager, or field reviewer, with responsibility for ensuring compliance to food and nutrition program regulations and policies.

+ B. I have professional experience participating in limited aspects of implementing a corrective action plan for a food and nutrition program (such as revising eligibility, revising menus, or revising claims for reimbursement) at a public or private school, or a child or adult day care center; OR I have professional experience operating, managing, or reviewing an institutional food and nutrition program in a non-school environment such as a hospital, nursing or rehabilitation home, resort, hotel, restaurant, or correctional facility.

+ C. I have professional experience teaching nutrition, dietetics, culinary arts, etc., in a formal classroom environment.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, food services, or culinary arts.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to your involvement in the corrective actions implemented or advised for compliance and the type of operation

+ Your level of responsibility

10

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

11

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DEVELOP AND CONDUCT TRAINING

Develop and conduct training sessions, workshops, and presentations for administrators, managers, food service staff, dieticians, and other food service personnel; assist in planning and implementing new or improved child and adult nutrition programs; advise food and nutrition program service personnel of recent developments in food service techniques or nutritional requirements by participating in the development and dissemination of informational materials such as booklets, pamphlets, and brochures.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have professional experience planning, developing, and conducting training sessions, workshops, conferences, and/or in-service training sessions on various topics related to nutrition or other aspects of food service operations; AND/OR I have professional experience developing, writing, disseminating a variety of informational materials related to nutrition or other aspects of food service operations; AND/OR I have professional experience authoring reports, studies or analyses on nutrition or other aspects of food service operations.

+ B. I have professional experience planning, developing, and conducting training sessions, workshops, conferences, and/or in-service training sessions on topics not related to nutrition or food service operations; AND/OR I have professional experience developing writing and disseminating informational materials not related to nutrition or food service operations.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to speech or public speaking.

+ D. I have successfully completed workshops or other training related to group facilitation, public speaking, interviewing techniques, or training employees.

+ E. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.

12

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience

+ The actual duties you performed related to the type, size, purpose, topic and content of the classes, workshops, sessions or so forth that you have conducted

+ The individuals/groups/audiences you interacted with and types of information or assistance you provided to them

+ Your level of responsibility

13

If you are claiming education/formal training related to this work behavior, please provide the requested information below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ Training Source

+ The Course Title

+ The Credits/Clock Hours You Earned

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov