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Assistant Director II
Pay Grade19
Salary
$5,914.52 - $7,567.64 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute on a hybrid schedule. The agency may terminateor modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state ofKentucky.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee programmatic functions within the Division of School and Community Nutrition (SCN). Partnerswith program managers and data and systems leads to ensure programmatic regulatory compliance and high-qualitysupport to program operators. Provides management and direct supervision of staff.
- Assist in directing the work of the Division of School and Community Nutrition. Assist in oversight andmanagement of staff including direct supervision of the Schools Branch. Work with and provide support to theDirector of SCN.
- Collaborate with the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program managers asrelated to Schools data that impacts work within these programs and compliance and technical assistance thatcross Child Nutrition Programs. Collaborate and coordinate with other state agencies.
- Interpret and accurately apply federal and state statutes, regulations and applicable policies andprocedures related to SCN functions and assist in implementation of any changes.
- Assist in oversight of the financial administration of the Federal Child Nutrition Programs. Thisincludes management evaluations, financial management reviews, reporting and submission of requiredadministrative plans to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as other SCN audits.
- Serve as liaison and attend meetings on behalf of SCN. Provide briefing materials for the Director touse in meetings and attend professional meetings and training sessions. Review, analyze, write, and monitorcorrespondence for accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures.
- Provide direct supervision, including approval of leave requests and timesheets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Overtime and compensatory time
- Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Wellness incentives program
- Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education
- Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K)
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee resource groups
- Employee recognition
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test andbackground check.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of administrative or management experience, two of which must include direct supervision of personnel.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Minimal travel may be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kanaka Aspari at kanaka.aspari@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
