Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  50444530

Description Activated On:  12/19/2025 6:03:09 AM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

This position provides professional work in the review and analysis of fiscal activity for over 2000 entities participating in the federal Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. CNP includes the School Nutrition Programs (SNP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This individual is responsible for the assessment of CNP’s operators' financial administration of federal and state funds that accrue to a food service account and assesses for compliance through the Resource Management portion of the Administrative Review.

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Reviews and assesses compliance with federal regulations, which includes the review of financial/accounting documents, as well as documents that impact federal and state reimbursement.

Performs Resource Management reviews of CNP entities and evaluates for appropriate use of funds in accordance with federal regulations.

Examines and analyzes financial documents of CNP entities and evaluates for appropriate use of funds in accordance with federal regulations.

Performs analysis of financial transactions, financial statements, and reports to determine the accuracy of accounts. Determines if expenditure of funds is in conformance with federal regulations.

Reviews audit or financial related reports conducted by outside agencies or internally.

Research background and general information on the organization, activities to be examined, as well as any entities that the CNP organization conducts transactions with.

Works with program managers to review non-compliance issues and ensure consistency within the specific program area. Interprets and applies federal regulations.

Assists supervisor with researching and developing training materials and resources for review by section manager.

Assists supervisor to ensure training materials are kept up to date and in alignment with federal and state regulations.

Assists section manager and direct supervisor with fiscal activities associated with operation of 8 Child Nutrition Programs.

Performs other duties as required


Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

The individual in this position works independently and makes routine decisions independently and consults supervisor for higher level decisions.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Essential Functions
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 1. Review, analyze and interpret data.
 2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
 3. Devise solutions.
 4. Understand, interpret, and follow policies, procedures, rules and directives.
 5. Operate a personal computer and various office equipment.
 6. Utilize various software.
 7. Develops correspondence.
 8. Provides technical assistance.
 9. Develops and delivers training in various formats.
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