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APPROVAL COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST (Auditors/Contract Approval) Salary Information: B19, $5,000.00 -$5,300.00/MO. State Classification: Program Specialist III - 1572 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Posting Number: 25-57757-1R Location: Austin, Houston, Ft. Worth, El Paso, Waco, and San Antonio, TX HOW TO APPLY Apply online at via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/551/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en. WHO ARE WE The Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutritionandmore than $2.5 billion in federal money annually used to fund the programsfor the State of Texas. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas. WHAT YOULL DO The Approval Compliance Specialist will work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment consistently following various processes for the Texas Department of Agricultures (TDA) Food Nutrition (FN) Division. This role provides initial review and assessment of applications to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in accordance with federal and state regulations. You will be responsible for the timely and thorough completion of Visit Prior to Approval (VPAs), assigned compliance reviews, and related technical assistance. Administrative review work involves examining, assessing, and reviewing records to reach conclusions supported by data and facts. You will utilize reports, financial statements, procurement documents and management practices to ensure legal compliance with federal and state statutes and internal regulations to ensure program integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. You will work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all aspects of verified prior to approval reviews in the TDA FN-administered child nutrition programs. Evaluate the sponsors financial and procurement performance for compliance with applicable state and federal management standards, including (but not limited to) the review of management operations, internal control systems, and accounting records/systems, utilizing standard compliance audit/review standards, tools, procedures, and processes in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. Responsible for visits prior to program application approval to ensure the organization meets federal and state guidelines for viability, capability, and accountability (VCA) and make recommendations for application approval, denial, or withdrawal. Serve as the subject matter expert of the VPA-related processes and procedures including, but not limited to, VPA risk assessment, proper procurement of goods and services, Health Safety records, and licensing. Confirm identities of all responsible principal and/or individuals (RPIs) for the sponsor. Verify applicants eligibility for participation against the National Disqualified List (NDL). Prepare correspondence to make recommendations of findings/concerns based on VPA results; provide technical assistance for complying with program rules, and regulations, and recommendations for corrective action, as appropriate. Assist review staff with assigned administrative reviews (ARs) and compliance follow-up reviews, including Meal Counting Claiming, and Eligibility and Enrollment. Serve as an expert witness and prepare documentation as requested for all appeals and hearings re ulting from an application denial associated with a VPA, and any appeals resulting from assigned ARs and/or Complaints follow-up reviews. Identify best practices and procedure changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of VPA operations and provide input on the development of VPA training curriculum, materials, and processes. Maintain thorough data collection and record-keeping for materials, including correspondence, forms and documents related to assigned VPAs, ARs, and compliance reviews in accordance with the sections applicable processes and TDA Records Management Policy. Follow all TDA policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: Bachelors Degree (One year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college). Three (3) years work experience in auditing, quality assurance and/or control, contract management of federal programs including experience with the implementation of corrective action programs. Work experience in determining applicant eligibility for participation in a program. Work experience in preparing, and/or analyzing business related financial documents. Work experience preparing concise reports and interpreting rules and regulations. Valid Texas drivers license and an acceptable driving record*. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Work experience with Child Nutrition programs; or compliance reviews for federal grants, and/or audit. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; and office practices and administrative procedures. Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; the use of a computer and applicable software; and effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people; effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail; multi-task in a fast-paced environment; to prepare reports; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and maintain the highest level of confidentiality. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight (up to 30%). TELEWORK WORK HOURS TDA has a telework policy that will allow eligible positions to telework up to two (2) days per weekaftercompleting six (6) months of employment with the agency. The employee must meet eligibility criteria set forth in the Telework Policy. H-1B VISA SPONSORSHIP We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. BENEFITS The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comp