Nutrition Specialist

OPPORTUNITY To fill a current vacancy 24 hours per week (M, T, Th 2:00pm-6:00pm and W.F 12:00pm - 6:00pm), 183 days per year Itinerant Position with Expanded Learning, and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The established list will remain in effect for one year. THE NEED PLEASE READ THIS JOB BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY FOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT AND TESTING INFORMATION. Please read this job bulletin in its entirely for minimum qualifications, recruitment and testing information. Contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. View phone number on click.appcast.io. It is a voice mail system, please leave your name and number, they will return your call within 2 hours. THE POSITION Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click or visit the Classified Human Resources Office. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, teach, plan, coordinate and monitor nutrition, cooking, garden, agricultural and health education activities for students and staff; provide in-classroom presentations to students and training to personnel to encourage healthy and nutritional eating habits; coordinate communications and serve as a technical resource concerning health and nutrition. THE CANDIDATE Education & Experience Requires any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, business administration or a related field including completion of an internship program, and one year experience in a school food service operation including some experience in menu planning and analysis. Licenses & Other Requirements Valid Food Safety Manager Certification; employees must fulfill certification requirement within the first six (6) months of the probationary period. Valid California driver’s license.

THE DETAILS TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description. Step 1: Application Screening Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. This portion of the examination consists of an application screening used to evaluate the applicant's education, training, and experience relevant to the position. This portion is designed to gain an overall assessment of each applicant's education and experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. It is important to complete the supplemental questionnaire carefully and accurately. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the qualifications appraisal interviews. Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email regarding the procedures to schedule a qualifications appraisal interview. Notifications will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. Step 2: Qualification Appraisal Interview All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list. Tentatively the week of July 28, 2026. New Hires – Initial Salary Placement The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria: Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification) Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) To be considered for advanced salary placement upon hire transcripts and/or diploma must be provided All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period. Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years. Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations. Education Incentives All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

AA/AS = 2.50%

BA/BS = 4.00%

MA/MS = 5.00%

Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly) BENEFITS Plan Choices Include Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA) Anthem PPO Medical Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September – June) Please visit our website for detailed information regarding costs, or you may contact Jodie Argueta in our Risk Management Department at: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410) HEALTH & WELFARE Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA) Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA) Anthem PPO Medical Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September – June) HOLIDAYS Approximately 14 paid holidays per year. VACATION Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district. SICK LEAVE The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days. RETIREMENT Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer Of Employment) Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States. Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis. The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam. Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined. All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment. Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ventura Unified School District