EDUCATION CONSULTANT 2 (Nutrition Support) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4779230) Apply  EDUCATION CONSULTANT 2 (Nutrition Support) Salary $3,904.00 - $7,658.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE50534105-010625FF-NUT Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 01/08/2025 Closing Date 1/20/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Office of Fiscal Operations & Federal Support Division of Nutrition Support (DNS) Education Consultant 2 This position is funded through the DNS as assigned and verified by the required A-87 bi-weekly certification statements as applicable. Funding for this specific position will be through one or more of the following programs or other programs administered through the DNS: 10.553 — School Breakfast Program (SBP) 10.555 — National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 10.556 — Special Milk Program (SMP) 10.558 — Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 10.559 — Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP) 10.560 — State Administrative Expenses for Child Nutrition Programs (SAE) Job Focus Area: The DNS administers approximately $400 million in federal program funds each year to provide benefit to more than 1,000 local sponsoring agencies and more than 10,000 facilities. Annual funding for the programs is over $400,000,000 of which over $5,000,000 is dedicated to state administration. This position reports directly to the Education Consultant Supervisor for their assigned program(s). * Note regarding the advertised pay range : The Education Information Consultant series have a special entrance rate 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 . No Civil Service test scoreor assessment is required to be considered for this vacancy. Candidates who possess the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply: Prior experience in Child Nutrition Programs as a Registered dietician. Acting Decisively:The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Demonstrating Initiative:The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Managing Time:The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity. Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion Position is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired are expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Positions may be filled as probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification . All education, job-related certifications, prior experience MUST be listed on the online application. * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. * To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcript to your online application. NOTE : 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: ldoejobs@la.gov Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experienceplusthree years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degreeplusthree years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR An advanced degreeplustwo years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: Supports the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education. Performs programmatic work in support of higher-level education professionals. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Education Consultant 1 by the presence of advanced level duties supporting certain aspects of an educational program with minimal supervision from a higher education professional. Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the absence of a high level of programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program. Examples of Work EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Develops and implements various aspects of an educational program affecting populations such as students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and ancillary/support personnel in the public school systems, special schools, nonpublic schools, public and private colleges and universities, technical colleges, local neglected and delinquent institutions, and state correctional institutions; and individuals from other profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions. Makes recommendations for program goals, objectives and plans to effectively implement a program or aspect of a program. May work on a team that researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a Division. May work on a team that designs, develops, and pilots, programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments. Prepares recommendations to higher level education professionals for evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students. Plans, conducts, and evaluates staff development and in-service training (including national, state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, business and industry groups, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups, parents, and other citizens. Advises and provides technical assistance to local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the field of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and answers questions and assists in the resolution of problems. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you a registered dietitian? + Yes + No 02 Do you have experience with child nutrition programs? + Yes + No 03 Rate your ability to act decisively based on our definition: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable acting decisively + I have limited experience or require assistance to act decisively + I can act decisively + I can act decisively and help others improve their ability to act decisively 04 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below 05 Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating initiative + I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate initiative + I can demonstrate initiative + I can and help others improve their ability to demonstrate initiative 06 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below 07 Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable focusing on customers + I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers + I can focus on customers + I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers 08 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigations and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service. + Yes + No 10 Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other school system employees are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education: + Yes + No Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email