*The Recruitment Period For This Job Posting Has Been Extended
What You Will Be Doing
This position is responsible for policy development and program management for the Vendor component of the State of Alaska's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC), and the Farmers Market Nutrition Program to ensure compliance with federal rules and regulations. Supervises the vendor section by being responsible for training, monitoring compliance and cost control for WIC-approved foods, fraud prevention/detection of vendors, providing technical assistance; and offering analysis, recommendations and support with mandatory reporting.
This position is located in Juneau, Alaska. This position requires frequent travel to rural and urban areas of Alaska, and occasional travel outside of Alaska.
Preferred experience: Professional and/or academic experience in food retail, food service, culinary arts, or the field of nutrition and dietetics; or certification as either a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Apply through Workplace Alaska for the Program Coordinator 1 (WIC Vendor Manager-PCN 061347) position here.
Closes on 1/23/2024 at 5:00 PM Alaska
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.