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FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DACS - 42005221
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Requisition No: 857670
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DACS - 42005221
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42005221
Salary: $46,830.68 - $51,513.74
Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2025
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FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - DACS
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
- OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
Chesa James - (850) 617-7169
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years professional experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations; or administrative work and/or professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Professional or technical experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Requires possession of a valid Drivers 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***
- 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.
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
Frequent travel required.
Monthly travel will vary based on activities scheduled (reviews, technical assistance, workshops, conferences).
Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.
Notes
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.
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 attendance at conferences and meetings.
Job Duties
General: This employee facilitates the review process and compliance monitoring for program participants. Responsible for and assists with conducting various compliance reviews in accordance with 7 CFR 250, 7 CFR 251, 7 CFR 247, and 2 CFR 200 for sponsors operating the in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the USDA Foods for Schools Program. The employee will conduct on-site monitoring reviews alone, as a team member, or/and as a review lead.
Serves as lead review team member for compliance reviews and monitoring of the Supplemental Food Programs and state-contracted warehouses. Conducts comprehensive, on-site evaluations of the Recipient Agencies and state-contracted warehouses participating in the Supplemental Food Programs. Ensures compliance monitoring reviews are conducted in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Completes the off-site and on-site program review tools, and other appropriate review forms and documents within the regulatory timeframes. Provides direction and guidance to other team members. Prepares written reports, disseminates report of findings, obtains required corrective action documentation, and conducts follow-up monitoring as needed.
Serves as lead review team member for Sponsors participating in the USDA Foods for Schools Program. Ensures compliance monitoring reviews are completed in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, rules, policies, and procedures. Follows the direction and guidance provided to them by the lead reviewer, supervisor, and/or other team members. Prepares written reports, disseminates report of findings, obtains required corrective action documentation, and conducts follow-up monitoring as needed or requested. Provides information regarding compliance reviews in a timely manner.
Attends and participates in team meetings, staff meetings, and routine training. Develops and aids in the implementation of internal processes and procedures. Maintains and updates compliance review forms as needed in accordance with regulations and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services policies.
Ensures compliance review documentation is accurate and complete in preparation for USDA Management Evaluations. Ensures files are maintained in an orderly fashion and all documentation templates are up-to-date and accurate.
Maintains tracking database for findings and corrective actions. Maintains tracking database for review correspondence.
Timely conducts logistical preparation of the monitoring or site reviews (i.e., travel authorization and reimbursements, vehicle arrangements, lodging, P-card reconciliation, etc.).
Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of Supplemental Food Programs and ability to understand federal regulations, state statutes, and rules.
- Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Skills in planning and organization.
- Skills in team development.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to federal nutrition programs.
- Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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 ;)
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
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.
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