Program Specialist - USDA Food and Nutrition Service

The Regional Office is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs administered by State agencies. FNS provides excellent opportunities for specialized training through its own facilities and outside resources. Career guidance and on and off-the-job training programs are tailored to an individual employee's needs. If you want to apply your knowledge and skills to food program activities that seek to strengthen America, there is a challenging and rewarding career waiting for you at FNS!

As a Program Specialist in either the SNAP or SNP Divisions, the incumbent will:

• Plan, direct, and participate in formal management evaluation reviews of State and local program operations.
• Analyze and provide technical assistance and consultation on all aspects of assigned program operations.
• Meet with State agency representatives to discuss areas of policy and operational non-compliance.
• Prepare special reports and briefings to alert management to positive trends as well as deficiencies and inconsistencies.
• Work closely with the Team Lead and Branch Chief to implement and accomplish goals and objectives of the FNS Strategic Plan and unit work plan.
• Develop written reports of findings and recommendations; negotiate corrective action; and conduct post-review evaluation of corrective action.
• Coordinate regional training efforts including schedules, agendas, and development of materials.
• Train state and local staff on program requirements through formal and informal presentations.

A full job description may be found here.