Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1

ABOUT THE ROLE Join the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Food and Nutrition Services Adviser 1 to strengthen essential nutrition programs across the state. The Department of Education relies on dedicated professionals to ensure safe and nutritious meals reach children and adults who need them most. In this vital role, you support the success of community food programs by reviewing operations and guiding improvements to help communities grow healthier and stronger every day. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct administrative evaluations of Child Nutrition programs to verify adherence to federal regulations and state policies - Review statistical and financial information to determine compliance with program requirements - Identify needed improvements and determine corrective or fiscal measures for non-compliance - Determine the accuracy of free and reduced-price meal eligibility decisions made by sponsors - Examine menus to ensure they meet federal nutritional standards and state policies MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Two years of professional experience in nutrition services or school food service management and a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service administration, or hotel and restaurant management; OR - Any equivalent combination of experience and training. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, or York County within the first 6 months of employment. - Must meet the PA residency requirement. - Must be able to perform essential job functions. - Subject to the Child Protective Services Law, requiring submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. SELECTION PROCESS - Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as the exam for this position. No additional test center exam is required. - Score is based on the detailed information provided on the application and in response to supplemental questions. - Score is valid for this specific posting only. - Applicants may only apply or test once for this posting. - Results will be provided via email. HOW TO APPLY - Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed. Eligibility information must be provided directly on the application. - If claiming education in supplemental questions, a copy of college transcripts must be attached (unofficial transcripts are acceptable). - Applications must be submitted by the closing date: 9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern. Late applications and materials will not be accepted. - Generative AI tools may be used for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent information or assist during interviews is not permitted. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education - Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time - Job Number: CS-2026-57879-21250 - Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. - Location: Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania. Requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. - Union: SEIU, Bargaining Unit F4, Pay Group ST07 - Contact: Shawna Handley, 717.783.4911, shandley@pa.gov