Nutrition Compliance Specialist

Posted: July 10, 2025

The Nebraska Department of Education is looking for a Nutrition Compliance Specialist – this position will provide fiscal support to Child Nutrition program participants with their grant compliance. These participants require a lot of support as they help kids and students, so you will be able to see your direct impact!

The hiring team is looking for candidates who excel in communication, teamwork, and creative problem solving, and have high attention to detail. You’ll be part of a supportive, experienced team that’s passionate about what they do – and ready to collaborate and share their knowledge with you.

**The Nebraska Department of Education does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**  

Office Location: This position is assigned to our office located at 84th & O St, Lincoln, NE.

Essential Functions

  • Completes reviews of Child Nutrition Program participating schools and organizations to ensure compliance with grant requirements, resource management, and allowability of costs.
  • Evaluates sponsor financial records, sponsor procurement practices, and program expenditures to ensure compliance and to support cost control practices.
  • Completes procurement and resource management reviews for schools participating in the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
  • Develops and coordinates corrective action plans for programs to re-align with program regulations and federal monitoring requirements.
  • Reviews and approves Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operating budgets and resource management for day care home organizations.
  • Monitors completion of for-profit CACFP institution audits and collaborates with auditors.
  • Develops and coordinates training to ensure sponsor compliance with procurement practices and resource management.
  • Maintains regular & reliable attendance, possesses a valid driver’s license and travels independently, and works in a variety of settings.

Working Conditions and Travel:

This position requires approximately 80% of work time spent in an office environment; the remaining 20% is spent traveling or working in alternative sites such as schools or community organizations. There is also approximately two days of overnight travel per month.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience related to the essential functions of the position. Any equivalent education and/or work experience may be substituted in order to meet the minimum qualifications of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related fields and at least three years of experience reviewing financial documents and ensuring compliance with requirements and regulations.

This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act.

Zone 5

Category

Nebraska Dept. of Education

Additional Information

Pay Grade 7: $30.597/hour

This rate is based upon available budget funds; any offer will be made at this rate.

Teammates Enjoy

In addition to being part of meaningful work and making a difference through public service, our Total Compensation package includes an approximate $27,100 in additional Benefits value! See full benefits information at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

  • Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
    • 79% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee discount program, and more!
    • Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year (starting at 12 days each!), plus a variety of other leave types
    • 156% state-matched retirement (yes, that’s $1.56 for every dollar!) with a guaranteed 5% return
  • Thirteen paid holidays per year

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub – Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Contact Information

Nebraska Department of Education
500 S 84th St
Lincoln, Nebraska 68510
https://www.education.ne.gov/

Jasmine Gruhn
(p) (402) 440-3705

How to Apply

All applications must be received through the governmentjobs site in order to be considered: https://bit.ly/jobs-nde

You can view benefit information and all other Nebraska state jobs at https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/