Commodity Supplemental Food Program/Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coordinator (EXECUTIVE II)

Agency :  Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  05/28/2024
Closing Date/Time: 06/10/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $6,339 - $9,178 per month ($76,068 - $110,136 per year)  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC062   

 

 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 37125

Position Overview

Under general direction, functions as statewide coordinator of the WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) within the Bureau of Family Nutrition, DHS. Implements policy, organizes, plans, executes, controls and evaluates all operations related to WIC/Senior FMNP and CSFP programs; writes and monitors contracts for service providers offering programs to the public; serves as primary point of contact for WIC/Senior FMNP and CSFP programs; monitors and evaluates WIC/Senior FMNP and CSFP delivery systems; provides consultation, training and technical assistance on WIC/Senior FMNP and CSFP programs. Travels, including overnight stays in performance of duties.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as statewide coordinator of the WIC/Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) and Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) programs.
2. Develops and interprets WIC/Senior FMNP and CSFP programs policies and state rules for providers and DHS staff.
3. Conducts provider and partner meetings and reviews.
4. Plans, develops, and provides training to others in DHS. 
5. Travels, including overnight stays, to reviews, workshops, conferences and USDA sponsored events related to program improvements.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably courses in business or public administration. 
2. Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

 

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Of the two (2) years required administrative experience, requires two (2) years experience working with state and federally funded programs (including implementing regulations and policies), effectively communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders (such as federal, state, and local government agencies) ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed, utilizing web-based applications, internet resources and databases, and developing annual contracts and/or budgets for a public or private organization utilizing spreadsheet software.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships internally and externally, with community organizations, federal, state, and local governments.
2. Two (2) years experience effectively communicating in oral and written form with both internal and external stakeholders (such as federal, state, and local government agencies).
3. Two (2) years of professional experience exercising judgment and discretion in developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
4. Two (2) years of professional experience developing, monitoring, and interpreting