Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Please note this is an 'Until Filled' position. The application cut-off date is April 14, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST). Interested individuals must submit their application packages by the cut-off date to be considered.

It's an exciting time to join the Nutrition Services Division! If you're passionate about child nutrition and wellness, join our team as we continue to make history by supporting schools statewide to implement California's Universal Meal Program. We are looking for a dynamic, energetic, flexible, and committed nutrition education professional to join the Education and Nutrition Policy Unit-School Nutrition Programs (ENPU-SNP).

As a member of the ENPU-SNP, and under the direction of the Nutrition Education Administrator, this position supports the establishment of nutrition and food service education as an integrated component of a comprehensive school system. This position serves as the subject matter expert for competitive foods, professional standards, and the local school wellness policy. This position also provides leadership for communication of state and federal policy in these areas via trainings, resources, web content, and management bulletins and coordinates the development and delivery of the Introduction to School Nutrition Program training program. The position leads cross-division projects resulting from newly instituted legislation, develops and conducts statewide trainings on K-12 nutrition standards, and oversees funding opportunities including apportionments and local assistance grants and contracts.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in the Sacramento area. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office a minimum of two days per week and more as determined by business needs. This position requires up to 10 percent travel.

Personal Leave Program 2025

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary range(s) shown on this job posting does not reflect the salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

TELEWORK OPTION

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate state and federal policy. Independence, flexibility, and strong project management skills, including the ability to move projects through multiple work phases in collaboration with others in order to meet deadlines and develop quality deliverables. Being inquisitive and curious; willing to learn from others, and engage in self-directed learning; flexible; organized; resilient; proactive; and passionate about child nutrition. Must possess a valid credential as described in job class specification.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

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• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
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• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name ,” be no more than 2 pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following:

  Describe how your experience, education, and skills make you the ideal candidate for this position. 

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