Program Quality Specialist - Preschool Services*

The Job

The Preschool Services Department (PSD) is recruiting for Program Quality Specialists who ensure staff compliance with Federal Head Start Performance Standards and State (CACFP) regulations specific to the PSD food services program. Specialists also serve as the primary department representative for internal and external staff and agencies for program information. A vacancy currently exists in the Special Services Program in San Bernardino.

These are contract positions to work on a 12 month basis. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

*Official Title: PSD Program Quality Specialist - Contract

For more detailed information, refer to the PSD Program Quality Specialist job description.

For more information about PSD benefits, see link for: PSD 12 Month Contract .
Click here to view the Preschool Services Department Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Must be able to lift small children and other objects up to 50 pounds. Other physical demands include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, using smell and touch, working outside and vision and hearing.

2) Must pass a pre-employment physical including a tuberculosis test and required immunizations (SB792).
3) Must complete the AB 1207 - Child Care Providers: Mandated Reporter Training prior to placement at a school site.

4) Must obtain a valid San Bernardino County Food Handler's card and qualifying First Aid/CPR cards within two (2) weeks of hire and maintain throughout employment.

5) Must possess an official photo identification card.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Job offers are contingent upon passing a background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and search of the Child Abuse Index before appointment. If an individual has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, the individual cannot work or be present in any community care facility unless they request and subsequently obtain a criminal record exemption from the Community Care Licensing Division, Care Provider Management Bureau (CPMB). With the exception of minor traffic violations, all convictions, including misdemeanors, felonies, and convictions occurring a long time ago, require an exemption. CPMB also examines arrest records to determine if there is a possible danger to clients. Crimes against children and convictions of a violent nature, such as sex offenses, murder, manslaughter, arson, and robbery are crimes for which an exemption cannot be issued. (Health & Safety Code section 1596.871)

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED:
EDUCATION
Must possess thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units (or higher) of completed college coursework in behavioral science, business/public administration, restaurant management or closely related field.

EXPERIENCE
Must possess o ne (1) year of full-time equivalent food service experience in a restaurant, fast food restaurant, institutional cafeteria or similar environment.

NOTE: All work experience information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (Must be attached): EDUCATION
A legible copy of transcripts (unofficial are accepted).
Required documentation MUST be attached to your application or submit Attn: Program Quality Specialist - Preschool Services to:
Email: employment@hr.sbcounty.gov or Fax: (909) 387-5819

Failure to provide the requested documents at the time of application submittal may result in disqualification of the application.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Click here for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate degree (or higher) in behavioral science, business/public administration, or restaurant management, supervisory experience in a food service environment as well as experience with compliance and interpretation of food service regulations, record keeping and reporting.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible , as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 20, 2024.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Contract Employees
Specific benefit informationcan be found in the job announcement or your employment contract.Detailed benefitsinformation can also be viewed on theCounty's Employee Benefits and Services Division website at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/benefits-occupational-unit/ .

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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