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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#383F44">Augusta, Maine, United States | Education | Full-time<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#383F44">Apply by: Feb. 20, 2024</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><a href="https://mainebhr.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0vvoy/?apply=true"><span style="color:white;border:solid #1288EF 1.0pt;padding:8.0pt;background:#1288EF">Apply</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Department of Education</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">CACFP Nutrition Consultant</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Code:<i> </i></span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">3060 <b>Pay
Grade: </b>26 - $54,620.80 - $81,328.00/Annually<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Open for Recruitment:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">
February 5, 2024 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Closes:</span></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"> February 20, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Purpose:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">The Child Nutrition Department is looking for a new member of our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) team.
We are a dynamic group of professionals who work to implement the USDA Child Nutrition programs. Staff work to approve operations, distribute funds, provide training and technical assistance, provide outreach and form partnerships, and monitor and ensure
compliance with state and federal regulations and guidance. This team member can work hybrid but must be able to travel for site audits.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">The primary purpose of this position is to provide outreach and administer trainings in a variety of formats to
recruit new program participants; interpreting federal Child Nutrition regulations and waivers from the USDA as well as administering and explaining these regulations to program operators; providing new applicants with personalized technical assistance regarding
completing CACFP contracts; evaluating, processing and approving new contracts and annual contract renewals between CACFP applicants and the state agency to ensure they demonstrate that they are operating in conformance with the CACFP performance standards
- Viability, Capability and Accountability (VCA) outlined in federal regulation 7CFR 226.6(b)(1): performing in-depth, institution-wide financial audits to ensure that applicants meet federal CACFP financial viability requirements, reviewing in-house institutional
policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal CACFP requirements for administrative capability; planning, developing and administering technical assistance and trainings to CACFP program operators to ensure that federal and state regulations regarding
CACFP program operations are followed; approving and monitoring applications for CACFP start-up and expansion funds; applying for and managing CACFP grant funding; reimbursement for accuracy and remitting reimbursement payments within federally established
timeframes when needed, and connection school nutrition programs with the CACFP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Knowledge of federal laws and regulations governing Child Nutrition programs;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively with people of different educational and professional backgrounds;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Skill in organizing, developing, planning and presenting professional development programs for adult learning principals;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Ability to interpret federal Child Nutrition regulations from the USDA as well as explain and administer these regulations to program operators;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Ability to work independently as well as to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a diverse, fast-paced, team environment.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Minimum Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">A Bachelors Degree in Education or required specialty/substance area and four (4) years professional level experience in required specialty/subject area. A Masters Degree in Education or required
specialty/subject area may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Preference will be given to candidates possessing health, nutrition and/or dietary credentials and school
nutrition related and/or childcare experience. Additional preference will be given to candidates who can display financial acumen.</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Preference will also be given to candidates who submit both a cover letter and a resume.</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Benefits: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo"
or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Work-Life Balance </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">– Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using<b> 13 paid holidays</b>, <b>12 days of sick
leave</b>, and <b>3+ weeks of vacation leave</b> annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Health Insurance Coverage</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – The State of Maine pays <b>85%-100%</b> of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80 - $11,942.16
annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates"><span style="color:#337AB7">premium costs</span></a> for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent
coverage paid by the State. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Health Insurance Premium Credit</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee
Health and Wellness for more information about <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit"><span style="color:#337AB7">program requirements</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Dental Insurance</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value). <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Retirement Plan</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – The State of Maine contributes <b>13.41% of pay</b> to the Maine Public Employees Retirement
System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Gym Membership Reimbursement</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to
offset this expense. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health
care expenses and/or daycare expenses. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
For more information, visit the <a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service"><span style="color:#337AB7">Federal Student Aid office</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Living Resources Program </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">– Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Parental leave</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a
child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive <b>four weeks of fully paid parental leave</b>. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/rules-policies/policy-practices-manual/Employee-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Federal"><span style="color:#337AB7">Family
and Medical Leave Act</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Voluntary Deferred Compensation</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through
payroll deductions. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#6E7881;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7;background:white">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Learn about<b> additional wellness benefits</b> for State employees from the <a href="https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/"><span style="color:#337AB7">Office of Employee Health and Wellness</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can
learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government
embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation
or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations
are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.</span></i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Thinking about applying?</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#6E7881">Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every
box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#383F44">Apply by: Feb. 20, 2024</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Alissa Mank<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CACFP, Nutrition Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Child Nutrition<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Maine Department of Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">136 State House Station<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Augusta, ME 04333-0136 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Email:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<a href="mailto:Alissa.m.mank@maine.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Alissa.m.mank@maine.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Phone:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 207-624-6879<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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