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Commodity Supplemental Food Program Specialist

Salary

$71,544.00 - $93,012.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

IHA 06674 01/05/2026

Department

Colorado Department of Human Services

Division

OES (Office of Economic Security)

Opening Date

01/06/2026

Closing Date

1/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

7866 W. Mansfield Pkwy. Lakewood, CO 80235

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

*THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT COLORADO RESIDENTS*

For Statewide Hiring Freeze NON-EXEMPTED position ONLY :

The effective start date of the selected candidate will begin on or after January 1, 2026.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details!

About this Unit:

This position resides in the Department of Human Services within the Division of Food and Energy Assistance (FEAD).

The Food Distribution Programs (FDP) unit administers United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition programs, currently providing more than $70M in food to alleviate hunger in Colorado. The USDA Foods programs include the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP), Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) called Everyday Eats in Colorado. FDP also has responsibility for mass and disaster feeding programs and a variety of grant programs related to emergency hunger relief and local agriculture.

Administration of these programs includes contracting with nonprofit, for-profit, and other government entities to order, warehouse, and distribute USDA Foods, monitoring, creating policy and procedures, statewide training, evaluation, and support. Core external partners include food banks, food pantries, commercial warehouses and third-party logistics, county government, the USDA, school districts, childcare centers, and food processors.

FDP operates a warehouse for NSLP USDA Foods, which includes receiving, storing, and distributing frozen and ambient foods to 200 school districts and childcare centers across the entire state.

Description of Job

Please Note: * Hybrid Position with a minimum of 2 required in-office days *

These requirements are subject to change.

Primary Job Duties

Program Operations - As the delegated staff authority, CDHS leadership relies upon this position to manage the state’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), called Everyday Eats in Colorado.

+ Interprets Federal regulations, State policy and USDA guidance memos to provide program guidance, training, direction, and clarification to management, Sub-distributing and recipient agencies, participants, and the public.

+ Utilizes federal regulations to author and implement the CSFP Policy and Procedure Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.

+ Authors and maintains the State Plan with the FNS regional office; ensure that policy changes are included.

+ Designs, develops, and implements program processes to allocate funding, food resources, and oversight.

+ Develops business strategies to improve contracted agencies’ program efficiency and effectiveness.

+ Oversees annual distribution of CSFP USDA Foods, which includes travel for site visits.

+ Creates contract Scope of Work for Sub-distributing Agencies and coordinates with Contract Analyst on the annual distribution of Federal Administrative funds using performance based contracting model.

+ Develops systems, strategies, and methods to evaluate attainment of CSFP goals.

+ Works across state departments and divisions/ offices including the Office of Aging, State Demographer’s Office, OIT and Communications on programmatic challenges.

Client Certification and Caseload Management - Reviews participant certification procedures and caseload management of each Sub-distributing Agency.

+ Creates strategies to ensure eligible Coloradans are accessing Everyday Eats in a way that ensures that enough clients pick up a food package each month to meet 95-100% of assigned caseload.

+ Develops strategies to communicate CSFP information to agencies and the public.

+ Analyzes site level data to develop strategies for outreach.

+ Analyzes demographic data and community assets to assure clients have access to sites in high need areas.

+ Submits monthly caseload reports to USDA.

+ Gains a deep understanding of the client perspective and shapes Everyday Eats to meet their needs and preferences.

Program Auditing and Compliance - Determines methodology and systems to monitor program compliance of agencies distributing Everyday Eats per State caseload.

+ Designs and implements program standards through interpretation of Federal Regulations, State policy, warehousing best practice, historical practices, and business theory.

+ Conducts Management Evaluations (MEs) of Sub-distributing Agencies and eligible recipient agencies. This includes scheduling MEs, evaluating the agencies, communicating areas of non-compliance, and administering sanctions.

+ Travels to agencies throughout Colorado including remote locations to review each agency against set standards for compliance with federal guidelines.

+ Determines those practices not in compliance and implements Corrective Action Plans to address the issues.

+ Monitors Corrective Action Plan responses for compliance.

+ Develops strategy to continuously monitor problematic policy areas with recommendations to improve.

+ Performs fraud investigations by identifying program violations inclusive of USDA theft and conducting on-site interviews with pertinent individuals.

+ Cooperates with the Office of State Auditor and USDA’s Management Evaluation processes for program audits.

Training and Communication - Prepare relevant training materials

+ Identifies subject areas in need of training for contractors, including innovation by analyzing management evaluations, client feedback and federal regulations.

+ Develops strategies to communicate CSFP information to agencies and the public.

+ Creates both in person and virtual on-demand training geared for adult learners for Subdistributing and Recipient Agencies on a wide variety of program topics.

+ Creates and delivers presentations through webinars, groups, conferences and 1:1 which includes travel statewide.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Important Note: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, CDHS' hiring teams consider only the contents of your application to determine meeting minimum qualifications and for the comparative analysis process. Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hrs per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements. Volunteer work or a related type of experience may be used to meet the qualifications, but it must be clearly documented. It is paramount that in the experience portion of the application, the applicant describes the extent to which they possess the education, experience, competencies, and background as they relate to the duties outlined in the job announcement. This experience must be clearly documented on your application, and the supplemental questions must be answered. Answers such as "N/A," "In Cover Letter," or "See Resume" will not be accepted.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process:

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position.Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review:

After minimum qualification screening, which could include a skills test, the comparative analysis process will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit.

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications:

Answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase. Provide at least 4-8 sentences for each response to supplemental questions.

Supplemental Questions:

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of relevant experience in administering or supporting Federal or State Nutrition Assistance Programs. Interpreting USDA and state regulations, policy memoranda, and guidance to develop program policy and procedures. Monitoring and auditing program compliance and identifying corrective actions. Working with data systems and spreadsheets to track inventory, monitor participation, and support ordering decisions. Providing technical assistance and training to external partners and stakeholders.

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Education and Experience:

A combination of related education in Nutrition & Dietetics, Public Health & Administration, Social Work, or Business Administration and/or relevant experience in administering or supporting federal or state nutrition assistance programs. Interpreting USDA and state regulations, policy memoranda, and guidance to develop program policy and procedures. Monitoring and auditing program compliance and identifying corrective actions. Working with data systems and spreadsheets to track inventory, monitor participation, and support ordering decisions. Providing technical assistance and training to external partners and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Excellent verbal and written communication to a wide variety of internal and external partners from CEOs to pantry clients.

+ Excellent organizational skills including but not limited to workload monitoring, prioritizing competing demands, reviewing contractor reports for accuracy and performance, and project management.

+ Excellent judgment and decision-making skills such as interpreting federal and state policy or managing contractor performance issues.

+ Excellent computer skills, for desktop and mobile office productivity applications, databases, and spreadsheet programs.

+ Ability to balance Federal and State guidelines with the needs of multiple stakeholders.

+ Ability to creatively analyze and interpret information necessary to make decisions.

+ An interest in hunger relief, federal nutrition assistance programs, or serving older adults.

+ COWINS Partnership Agreement: Relevant years of State service should be considered as a preferred qualification and given weight under the process. Part-time relevant years of State service will be prorated.

+ TRANSFERS ONLY: Relevant years of State service will be considered as a preferred qualification and given the weight of at least 15% of the overall score under the process.

+ Relevant years of State service contribute to a candidate's position-related knowledge, skill, ability, behavior, or other posted competency

Conditions of Employment:

+ Standard Background ALL CDHS employees (non-direct contact):

CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), and drug screen (commercial Driver’s license)

+ Motor Vehicle Record Check: This position drives a state-owned vehicle, either in an ongoing capacity while performing their normal day-to-day job duties, OR on occasion for trainings/meetings/client visits/etc.

+ Travel: In-state travel to county offices may be required. Travel – Explain: Travel throughout the entire State of Colorado to review Sub-distributing and Recipient Agencies, local and national conferences.

+ This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application (unless otherwise identified in the posting), and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

+ Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must:

- Disclose that information on the application.

- Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

- Provide your employee number from your prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board (https://spb.colorado.gov/) website.

+ You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.

+ You can find the official appeal form here (https://spb.colorado.gov/sites/spb/files/documents/Consolidated%20Appeal%20-%20Form%20-%202025.pdf) .

+ You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

+ By email ([email protected]), or

+ Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or

+ Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or

+ Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

+ At (303) 866-3300, or

+ Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules (https://spb.colorado.gov/board-rules) webpage.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please [email protected]

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high-quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS . In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

+ Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans

+ Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) and dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) health plans

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

+ Paid life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)

+ 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

+ State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/app/home)

+ Employee Wellness program

+ Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

+ Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

+ *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs) .

Our Values:

+ We believe in a people-first approach: We prioritize the needs, well-being, and dignity of the individuals, families and communities we serve. We commit to respect, fairness and access in every decision, policy and interaction. We engage client voices and experiences in the development and implementation of the services we provide.

+ Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

+ We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

+ Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

+ We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

+ Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

ADAA Accommodations:

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment.

This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] .

~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL" of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities. The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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Toll Free Applicant Technical Support

If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application 1) ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and 2) close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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