Assistant Superintendent of Wellness and Nutrition
DC Department of Human Resources, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
As the state education agency for the District of Columbia, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is sustaining, accelerating, and deepening the progress being made for DC’s 97,000+ students. We work in partnership with 470+ early childhood facilities, 200+ schools, 60+ local education agencies, and countless community‑based organizations. In pursuit of our mission to remove barriers and create pathways for District residents to receive a great education, we set statewide policies, provide our education partners with resources and support, and exercise accountability for all public education in DC.
Position Overview
This position is in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), within the Division of Health and Wellness (H&W). It reports directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Schools. The Assistant Superintendent of Wellness and Nutrition is responsible for overseeing statewide health, wellness, and nutrition programs that directly impact children, families, and vulnerable populations; administering federally funded meal programs; managing programmatic and fiscal oversight systems that safeguard public resources; directing staff who support high‑volume service delivery to at‑risk communities; and ensuring compliance with federal and District regulations that protect program participants.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Assistant Superintendent of Wellness and Nutrition’s major duties include but are not limited to: supervising nutrition services activities under OSSE; managing professional and support personnel; providing training for program specialists; reviewing and monitoring specialists’ assignments, verifying accuracy, editing field reports, and making final adjustments as necessary. The incumbent will also promote outreach and expansion of food and nutrition programs; oversee program management activities such as claim processing, final reports, reviews, monitoring applications and agreements, and other core program activities, including health and wellness grants; and provide oversight of programmatic and fiscal monitoring of health and wellness programs.
Qualifications And Education
Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, including, but not limited to, providing direction, oversight, monitoring, and technical assistance to the state‑level administration of OSSE’s nutrition and wellness programs to ensure integrity at both the fiscal and service delivery levels.
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a typical office environment.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; varies. Duration of Appointment: This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS), “At‑Will” appointment; all appointments may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential. Plan, Series, Grade: MS‑0301‑16. Collective Bargaining Unit (Non‑Union): This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Position Designation: Protection‑Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre‑employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and applicable drug screenings) and periodic criminal background checks for the duration of the appointment. Residence Requirement: If the position is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of $150,000 or more, the applicant must establish residency in the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment and maintain residency for the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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As the state education agency for the District of Columbia, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is sustaining, accelerating, and deepening the progress being made for DC’s 97,000+ students. We work in partnership with 470+ early childhood facilities, 200+ schools, 60+ local education agencies, and countless community‑based organizations. In pursuit of our mission to remove barriers and create pathways for District residents to receive a great education, we set statewide policies, provide our education partners with resources and support, and exercise accountability for all public education in DC.
Position Overview
This position is in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), within the Division of Health and Wellness (H&W). It reports directly to the Deputy Superintendent of Academics and Schools. The Assistant Superintendent of Wellness and Nutrition is responsible for overseeing statewide health, wellness, and nutrition programs that directly impact children, families, and vulnerable populations; administering federally funded meal programs; managing programmatic and fiscal oversight systems that safeguard public resources; directing staff who support high‑volume service delivery to at‑risk communities; and ensuring compliance with federal and District regulations that protect program participants.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Assistant Superintendent of Wellness and Nutrition’s major duties include but are not limited to: supervising nutrition services activities under OSSE; managing professional and support personnel; providing training for program specialists; reviewing and monitoring specialists’ assignments, verifying accuracy, editing field reports, and making final adjustments as necessary. The incumbent will also promote outreach and expansion of food and nutrition programs; oversee program management activities such as claim processing, final reports, reviews, monitoring applications and agreements, and other core program activities, including health and wellness grants; and provide oversight of programmatic and fiscal monitoring of health and wellness programs.
Qualifications And Education
Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, including, but not limited to, providing direction, oversight, monitoring, and technical assistance to the state‑level administration of OSSE’s nutrition and wellness programs to ensure integrity at both the fiscal and service delivery levels.
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a typical office environment.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; varies. Duration of Appointment: This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS), “At‑Will” appointment; all appointments may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential. Plan, Series, Grade: MS‑0301‑16. Collective Bargaining Unit (Non‑Union): This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Position Designation: Protection‑Sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre‑employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and applicable drug screenings) and periodic criminal background checks for the duration of the appointment. Residence Requirement: If the position is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of $150,000 or more, the applicant must establish residency in the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment and maintain residency for the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
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