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Food & Nutrition Compliance Officer (ECECD #26435)

State of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2027
Posting Details

VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving.

MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services.

The Early Childhood Education and Care Department was established on July 1, 2020. The Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need.

Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?

To ensure compliance of those participating in the Summer Food Service Program and Child Care Centers with regulations for Federal Child Nutrition Program. Compliance officers help to ensure that participating institutions receive and properly expend the correct amount of reimbursement.
How does it get done?

Compliance officers review programs and provide oversight of Food Program operation and compliance with federal regulations.
Who are the customers?

USDA and Child Care Providers
Ideal Candidate

USDA and Child Care Providers
Minimum Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Direct client interaction and some travel may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Gregory Casaus (505)660-9589 Email . Hiring manager is Debra Candelaria.

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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