Salary: $71,136.00 - $95,676.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number:Department: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Division: Child Nutrition Services
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionGENERAL SERVICE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Administrative Program Specialist 2 - Child Nutrition Services
$71,136.00 - $95,676.00 annually
Closes November 18,2026The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) seeks to fill an Administrative Program Specialist position in the Child Nutrition Services department.
This full-time position is remotely based in Eastern WA. Candidates must reside within Kittitas, Grant, Lincoln, Spokane, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry, Okanogan, Douglas, or Chelan counties. Position OverviewAdministrative Program Specialists support the mission of Child Nutrition Services to assist school districts and community nutrition institutions in providing quality nutrition programs that promote life-long, healthful living while providing nutritious meals each day that prepare children for learning.
This position plans and conducts program compliance reviews for sponsors of USDA Child Nutrition programs. The administration of these programs requires expert knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations and policies pertaining to the programs. The training and technical assistance provided to program sponsors ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and supports sponsors in providing nutritious meals and promotion of nutrition education.
*This position requires travel within assigned region and to the OSPI main office in Olympia. This travel may include multiple overnight stays and traveling during possible inclement weather. *This is an Administrative Program Specialist 2 position. OSPI reserves the right to fill this position at the Administrative Program Specialist 1 level, as part of an in-training plan
Key Responsibilities- Conduct administrative reviews, administrative expense audits and reconciliation reports for sponsors of Child Nutrition Programs.
- Review and approve sponsor program applications and budgets.
- Follow financial management processes, procedures and standards to assess, monitor and support financial viability of new and returning Child Nutrition Program sponsors.
- Provide training to sponsors on all areas of program regulations and program management.
- Provide technical assistance to sponsors.
Required Qualifications:Employment at the Administrative Program Specialist 2 level requires:- A bachelor's degree involving major study in nutrition, education, public or business administration or related field?and?three (3) years of professional experience in school food service or related field.
- Equivalent years of experience (7 or more) may be substituted for a degree.
- Travel throughout the state of Washington is a requirement of this position. Staying in motels and working evenings to prepare for exit conferences is a common practice. This position requires the use of a motor vehicle. Use of personal vehicle, motor pool vehicle, rental car, or other modes of transportation is dependent on what is most cost effective.
- Must reside in the state of Washington
Employment at the Administrative Program Specialist 1 level, as part of an in-training plan, requires:- A bachelor's degree involving major study in nutrition, education, public or business administration or related field?and?one (1) or more years of professional experience in school food service or related field.
- Equivalent years of experience (5 or more) may be substituted for a degree
- Travel throughout the state of Washington is a requirement of this position. Staying in motels and working evenings to prepare for exit conferences is a common practice. This position requires the use of a motor vehicle. Use of personal vehicle, motor pool vehicle, rental car, or other modes of transportation is dependent on what is most cost effective.
- Must reside of the state of Washington
Desired Qualifications: - Experience directing in food service operation or as a sponsor of a USDA Child Nutrition Program.
- Registered Dietitian
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS, Outlook, etc.).
- Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish
CompensationThe annual compensation for the position is $71,136.00 - $95,676.00 per year and depends upon experience, educational background and qualifications. Geographic differentials may be applied based on work location of successful candidate. Washington State offers a generous benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, retirement and an optional deferred compensation program. Please visit Health Care Authority for information regarding health benefits and the Department of Retirement Systems for retirement plan information. This is a general service position. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Application ProcessThose interested in this position must apply through Careers.wa.gov. Applications must include the following documents in MS Word and PDF format only:
- A letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement;
- A current résumé, and;
- A list of three or more professional references.
Please address any questions to:Sal Salazar, Human Resources
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
600 Washington Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98504-7200
360-725-6278: sal.salazar@k12.wa.us
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 725-6270 or (360) 725-6066, or e-mail hroffice@k12.wa.us.
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