Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 30775
Agency: Department of Education; Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services
Location: Pierre, SDSalary: $86,000 - $98,000 annually, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 03/21/2025
Director of Child and Adult Nutrition Services
Opportunity to engage in challenging, meaningful work The South Dakota Department of Education seeks a strong leader to direct, oversee, and manage complex and varied child nutrition and food distribution programs funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.
WHAT DOES THE DIRECTOR DO? The Director of Child and Adult Nutrition Services is responsible for:
- Personnel management and supervision of staff;
- Successful budget management including oversight and delivery of more than $60 million in federal funding;
- Interpreting and overseeing implementation of policies and procedures to ensure local agencies operate in compliance with federal regulation and policy, state law and policy, and state agency policy;
- Administration of daily activities to ensure division is in compliance with state and federal requirements and contributes to Department of Education goals;
- Development and maintenance of positive relationships with local agencies and key stakeholders.
This position serves on the Department of Education's Leadership Team. This is a full-time position with the Department of Education, Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services. For more information on the Department of Education, Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services, please visit https://doe.sd.gov/cans/ .
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? - The reward of providing South Dakotans of all ages with access to nutritious meals and food items;
- The satisfaction of engaging in challenging, meaningful work;
- Access to the State of South Dakota's attractive benefits package;
- An environment that values and supports collaboration, professionalism, and ongoing learning.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation, and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
WHO'S THE IDEAL CANDIDATE?- Someone who has the ability to lead, manage, and supervise people to support the division's mission. Ideal candidates will have knowledge in areas such as institutional food service operations, management, business, nutrition education, or federal programs, but such is not required.
- Preferred candidates will hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree with an academic major in the areas of food and nutrition, business, management, public administration, or a related field.
Ability to:
- provide leadership through vision-setting, budgeting, planning, recruiting/retaining staff, and developing procedures for effectively carrying out the division's work;
- communicate clearly and concisely, both in speech and in writing;
- effectively manage time and delegation of work on multiple short- and long-term tasks;
- read, understand, and explain detailed information in regulations and policies;
- develop and maintain professional relationships in order to work collaboratively with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, allied agencies and organizations, and other contacts in the child nutrition and food distribution arenas;
- deal tactfully and effectively with state and local agency personnel, administrators, and the public;
- review and evaluate methods, processes, and outcomes;
- travel in and out of state, as driven by business needs, to provide technical assistance and to obtain and provide professional development;
- work at a detailed level, including accurate report preparation and budgeting and reviewing expenditures.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1AV
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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