Department of Health and Senior Services

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109, Cole County.

Why you’ll love this position:

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of women, infants and children in Missouri? If so, join our Missouri WIC Team! You will be an integral part of the team that supports 116 WIC local agencies. As part of the WIC Administrative Unit, this position develops and updates Missouri WIC policies, procedures and forms; ensures compliance with USDA-FNS policy memorandums, regulations and guidance; investigates fraud complaints and performs other duties as needed. This fast-paced role will collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including federal partners, other state agency staff, local agency staff and participants. Let us know you're up for the challenge by submitting an application today! The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position is eligible for a flexible schedule, with the expectation that the candidate will be available as needed to meet business requirements. All internal promotional candidates are encouraged to apply, as an alternate office location may be available. Remote work will not be available for this position.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Research, develop, review and revise administrative policies and internal procedures.
• Organize and track USDA-FNS policy memorandums and provide to WIC state agency staff.
• Develop and revise administrative forms in accordance with Missouri WIC policies and USDA-FNS guidance.
• Develop and publicize the annual WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines document based on USDA-FNS policy guidance.
• Assist with administrative projects.
• Investigate Missouri WIC participant fraud complaints.
• Investigate civil rights complaints.
• Provide technical assistance on administrative policy to WIC local agency and state agency staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two or more years of professional experience in public health, policy, communications, quality improvement and/or public or business administration.
• Possess excellent written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and analyze complex regulations and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
• Prior experience with the WIC program or other USDA nutrition program is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is preferred.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Dora Crawford at dora.crawford@health.mo.gov or 573-751-6265.