| Created | 05/10/2024 |
| Reference | 11451037 |
| Job type | Full Time |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| City | St. Paul |
| Zip | 55164 |
| Salary | Competitive |
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Job Details
Working Title: Vendor Food Specialist Job Class: Planner Principal State Agency: Health Department
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. Job Summary The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in coordination with the Child and Family Health Division is seeking a Vendor Food Specialist. The person in this role researches and maintains WIC allowed foods and determines and inputs the maximum allowable costs of WIC foods. Duties include working with the WIC - Management Information Systems (MIS), the WIC Approved Product List (APL) along with other data systems. Responsibilities in this role include, but are not limited to:
This position will adjust food offerings and maximum pricing of WIC foods sold at the 950 WIC stores throughout the state. Work involves employee knowledge and critical thinking to separate the vendors by peer groups (size, location, only access point for food) to ensure USDA cost containment measures are met. 70,000 households participating in WIC along with 800 WIC local agency staff, and State staff rely on the accuracy of the available WIC food products in the Minnesota retail environment. This position is telework eligible for residents of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of a Minnesota Department of Health office location. Position schedule will be based on the business needs of the unit and supervisory discretion. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Three (3) years of experience in food and nutrition, public health nutrition, nutrition science, or related field. Experience must include two (2) years of building, manipulating, and analyzing computer data in Excel and other computer programs similar to Tableau or similar visualization software. Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:
Preferred Qualifications
A master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, including Dietetic Technicians (DTR) health science degrees, Public Health, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or related degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience. Additional Requirements
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers . If you have questions about the position, contact Mackenzie Jacobsen at mackenzie.k.jacobsen@state.mn.us To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Mackenzie Jacobsen at mackenzie.k.jacobsen@state.mn.us . If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us . About Health Department Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy. Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota. A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed. |
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| Employer | Minnesota Department of Health |
