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Requisition No: 880912 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DACS - 42003968

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003968 

Salary:  $47,830.64 - $50,222.17 

Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2026 

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FNW PROGRAM SPECIALIST III - DACS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Chesa James (850) 617-7169

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or technical experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations; or administrative work and/or professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years professional experience in consumer complaint program work, business administration, customer or public relations, investigations; or administrative work and/or professional regulation, or a field related to the area of responsibility; or 

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

Requires possession of a valid Driver's License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

Please Note: There will be a standard numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates in order to move to the next phase of consideration as part of the hiring process for this position.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent travel required.

Monthly travel will vary based on activities scheduled (reviews, technical assistance, workshops, conferences).

Must be willing to obtain additional training appropriate to job functions.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours.

Some weekend and evening travel required for completing reviews and attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

General: This employee facilitates the administrative review process and compliance monitoring for program participants. Responsible for and assists with conducting various compliance reviews in accordance with 7 CFR 250, 7 CFR 251, 7 CFR 247, and 2 CFR 200 for sponsors operating the in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and the USDA Foods for Schools Program. The employee will conduct on-site administrative reviews alone, as a team member, or/and as a review lead.

Serves as lead review team member for compliance reviews and monitoring of the Supplemental Food Programs and state-contracted warehouses. Conducts comprehensive, on-site evaluations of the Recipient Agencies and state-contracted warehouses participating in the Supplemental Food Programs. Ensures compliance reviews are conducted in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, rules, policies, and procedures.  Completes the off-site and on-site program review tools, and other appropriate review forms and documents within the regulatory timeframes. Provides direction and guidance to other team members. Prepares written reports, disseminates report of findings, obtains required corrective action documentation, and conducts follow-up monitoring as needed.

Serves as lead review team member for Sponsors participating in the USDA Foods for Schools Program.  Ensures compliance reviews are completed in accordance with federal regulations, state laws, rules, policies, and procedures.  Follows the direction and guidance provided to them by the lead reviewer, supervisor, and/or other team members. Prepares written reports, disseminates report of findings, obtains required corrective action documentation, and conducts follow-up monitoring as needed or requested. Provides information regarding compliance reviews in a timely manner.

Attends and participates in team meetings, staff meetings, and routine training. Develops and aids in the implementation of internal processes and procedures. Maintains and updates administrative review forms as needed in accordance with regulations and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services policies.

Ensures administrative review documentation is accurate and complete in preparation for USDA Management Evaluations. Ensures files are maintained in an orderly fashion and all documentation templates are up-to-date and accurate.

Maintains tracking database for findings and corrective actions. Maintains tracking database for review correspondence.

Timely conducts logistical preparation of the administrative or site reviews (i.e., travel authorization and reimbursements, vehicle arrangements, lodging, P-card reconciliation, etc.).

Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Supplemental Food Programs and ability to understand federal regulations, state statutes, and rules.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Skills in planning and organization.
• Skills in team development.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to federal nutrition programs.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.