THE POSITION

Are you a teacher or college student looking for summer employment? Do you want to spend your summer ensuring children in your area have access to meals? If so, the Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program is looking for you! These positions conduct monitoring visits of summer food service sites to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Employees collect statistical data and complete assessment reports regarding the operation of the sites.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is complex work in a regional Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) office, assisting a Summer Meals Regional Coordinator with work assignments to ensure ensuring compliance and consistency with summer food service federal program regulations, policies, and procedures.

An employee in this position serves as a lead worker to ensure compliance of summer food program laws and regulations, policies, and procedures. Work involves the application of independent judgment to make assessments of sponsor’s programs, to ascertain facts, obtain data, report violations of state and federal regulations and policies, and ensure compliance with program laws and regulations. Work also involves complicated work processes or activities when evaluating program operations, by making choices between the procedure to be followed, and determining the appropriateness of the information that is presented for further processing, making independent decisions concerning the process to be followed, and the actions to be taken. Work includes conducting sponsor site and administrative reviews and providing training and guidance to SFSP sponsors. Work involves providing training and guidance to SFSP staff and functioning as a lead worker for moderately complex operations. Work schedules and priorities are subject to staff changes due to external influences, time frame constraints, or self-imposed priority changes.

Assignments are carried out under the supervision of the SFSP Regional Coordinator and performed with independence; however, changes in operational standards, procedures, work policies, and situations that are questionable are discussed in detail with the supervisor prior to implementation/resolution. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, reports, and evaluation of results.

• Seasonal, Full-time employment.
• Employee is Temporary Full-Time from May through the end of August (approx). Hours vary.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• This position is not salary; paid hourly for the hours actually worked.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three months of experience monitoring a state or federal child food service program; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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• Eligibility rules apply.