FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DACS - 42005676

Requisition No: 877695 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST IV - DACS - 42005676

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005676 

Salary:  $52,530.14 - $55,156.66 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2026 

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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:

Lisa Church (850) 617-7413

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.

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:

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

Some overnight, weekend and evening travel may be required for attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings/trainings.

Moderate overnight travel for periods of time possible for school visits and onsite System assistance.

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.

JOB DUTIES:

This position will provide onsite and virtual support to Florida schools implementing a new foodservice technology system (P.O.I.N.T. System) as part of the USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP). This includes gaining knowledge of the system’s 8 modules with ability to apply this knowledge related to menu planning, ordering, inventory management and nutrient analysis.

As assigned, serve to provide functional and technical support to local school food service management and state agency staff.

Assist school food service sponsor staff in:

• Completing system configuration for planned meals/snack.
• Adding existing recipes and/or creating new recipes and creating menu items from recipes.
• Developing cycle/repeating menu plans using pre-loaded menu items.

Research existing ingredients in the System to create and evaluate compliance of the menu plans to federal and state standards. Complete online research for nutrition information from manufacturers for common ingredients used by schools in program meals.

Use file upload processes or complete manual data entry for the System for new manufacturer products. Assist with analysis and evaluation of NSLP, School Breakfast Program (SBP), and Afterschool Snack Program (ASSP) menu plans submitted by prospective (new) sponsors. Assist in the monitoring of existing program sponsors’ compliance with nutrition regulations and menu certification requirements during scheduled School Meals Administrative Review using the System as the evaluation tool.

Assesses training and educational needs for division staff and sponsors regarding ServSafe Training.  Evaluates training records for effectiveness and efficiency of training and education programs for POINT and ServSafe. Participates in staff meetings and curricular development in an endeavor to develop and improve training and education programs for POINT and ServSafe.

Serves as contract manager for in-person training services contract. Reviews and approves invoices from vendor. Writes Request for Proposals/Initiations to Negotiate solicitations for vendor services as needed with supervisory input and approval. Markets training contractor services to sponsors. Regularly evaluates training services contractor and subcontractors to assess performance.

Provides feedback on training and nutrition related materials. Monitors and updates the Nutrition Standards Section website content related to the System. Assists with training development for staff and program sponsors related to the System. Provide support to the division’s dietitians in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for school meals and supporting healthy school environments within the framework of the child nutrition programs.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, and equipment used in quantity food production, including purchasing, menu planning, merchandising, food safety, food storage, staffing, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic nutritional needs of children.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to USDA Child Nutrition Programs.
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
• Skill in communicating effectively and advising program participants on the application of nutrition principles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to analyze program-related issues accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Skill in integrating nutrition education within school settings and school food service programs.
• Ability to advise sponsors on the application of nutrition principles to their food service programs.
• Knowledge and skill in using Excel and/or computer-based software to complete menu certification and nutrient analysis reports of NSLP sponsors.

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.

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.