FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DACS - 42004086

Requisition No: 870222 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DACS - 42004086

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42004086 

Salary:  $51,000.04 

Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2026 

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FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DACS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Nathalie Williams (850) 617-7666

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional or technical experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, consumer or public relations, investigations, administrative work, professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or

A bachelor's degree (four (4) years) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations, administrative work, professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Requires possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required for meeting, workshops, training, and conferences.

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

Obtain certification in food safety (such as Serv-Safe or equivalent) within 12 months of appointment.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours.

Some weekend and evening travel required for completing reviews and attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings.

JOB DUTIES:

The employee is primarily responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control for compliance monitoring activities relative to the department’s administration of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) which includes the School Breakfast Program (SBP), Afterschool Snack Program (ASSP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP),Special Milk Program (SMP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO), and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for the following Code of Federal Regulations: (CFR) (7 CFR 210, 7 CFR 215, 7 CFR 220, 7 CFR 225, 7 CFR 245, 2 CFR 200, and 7 CFR 250). 

Develops and aids in the implementation of internal processes and procedures. Reviews and submits for approval standard operating procedures (SOPs) and plans, ensuring alignment with regulations, guidelines, and policies. Maintains and updates School Meals Administrative Reviews (SMAR) forms as needed in accordance with regulations and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services policies. Ensures that templates and forms are current, and that staff are using the most current version in the administration of job duties. Ensures SMAR documents are filed and organized according to internal policy.

Conducts second party review of SMAR reports and oversees the timely submission of reports to sponsors following SMAR Exit Conferences. Reviews the sponsor’s folder for supporting documentation and completion of required fields. Reviews the Administrative Review FANS for completion of all areas, if items are found to be missing, works with compliance team to correct them. Coordinates with internal and external team members to ensure the SMAR process is followed and that SMARs are timely closed. Reviews and coordinates with the procurement team, resource management, nutrition standards and any other team members, to ensure the review tools are accurate and consistent with the SMAR process.   

Works closely with the Compliance Director to ensure all files are sufficiently maintained for purposes of appeals and USDA Management Evaluations. Ensures all files are sufficiently maintained for purposes of appeals and USDA Management Evaluations.

Works closely with the Compliance Director to create and facilitate routine training for staff. Develops resources to assist staff with job duties. Implements processes for improved workflows. Stays abreast of federal and state regulations related to Child Nutrition Programs.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during periods of disaster.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to Child Nutrition Program compliance.
• Knowledge of Child Nutrition Programs operations and Nutrition Education activities.
• Ability to recognize program deficiencies and irregularities and recommend methods of correction.
• Ability to recognize and identify process improvement
• Ability to communicate and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Skilled detail orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.