Food Programs Evaluation Specialist 1, Food Programs Evaluation Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS), Box OEP-293/03732
Education Department, State · Albany · New York
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
- Closes
- Sep 1, 2026
- Salary
- $66,951 to $85,138 annually (Full Performance level SG-18); starting salaries: $53,764 (Trainee 1), $59,994 (Trainee 2)
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Summary
The New York State Education Department seeks a Food Programs Evaluation Specialist to conduct comprehensive administrative reviews of child nutrition programs in schools and childcare institutions. The role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, performing field inspections, developing guidance, and monitoring program implementation across the School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and Summer Food Service Program. This position is based in Albany and offers telecommuting flexibility while requiring 50% in-state travel.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of nutrition or food program compliance experience providing oversight and technical assistance to schools and child nutrition providers
- Associate degree may substitute for two years, bachelor's degree for four years, or master's degree for five years of experience
- Knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations including the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
- Ability to independently conduct comprehensive administrative reviews and schedule field inspections
- Experience with recordkeeping, reporting instruments, and nutritional analyses
- Eligible for NY HELPS non-competitive appointment program
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