Office of Nutrition Support
Job Focus Area
At the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support, our mission is to ensure access to nutritious meals for all students by providing oversight and support for child nutrition programs. We are looking for an Education Consultant 2 to join our team, focusing on the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Seamless Summer Programs. This role is key to maintaining compliance, supporting school food authorities, and ensuring program integrity.
Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:
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Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs such as the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).
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Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring, or auditing of government programs.
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Experience conducting nutrient analyses in accordance with 7 CFR 210.10 and 7 CFR 220.8, including assessing calorie, saturated fat, and sodium content against established age/grade group standards, utilizing the USDA Child Nutrition Database, and performing weighted average analysis.
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Ability to deliver training and provide technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.
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Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking.
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Experience working with school food authorities or educational institutions.
Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR
An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
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Serve as a program resource and subject matter expert for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
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Provide technical assistance and training to school food authorities regarding program requirements and operational best practices.
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Monitor program operations to ensure full compliance with federal and state mandates.
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Review program applications and documentation, providing recommendations for approval or denial.
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Conduct on-site visits or audits to provide quality assurance, training, and guidance.
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Plans, conducts, and evaluates in-service training (including state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, School Food authorities, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups.
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Prepare detailed reports and analyze data related to program performance and funding utilization.
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Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support child nutrition initiatives and resolve operational issues.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $27.07 hourly, $2,165.60 biweekly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
