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Food Distribution Manager (NY HELPS) - VID 228127

New York State Civil Service

Green Island, NY · HybridFull-time$109–137K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$109–137K/yr
Location
Green Island, NYHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Driver's License

Job overview

The Food Distribution Manager oversees New York State’s USDA Food Distribution programs, including school meals, child and adult care, summer food service, and emergency food assistance. The role manages budgets, grants, contracts, program planning, compliance, and staff, while coordinating with state and federal agencies and external partners. Travel is required, and the position requires a valid New York State driver’s license.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Distribution ManagementProgram PlanningBudget DevelopmentGrant ManagementStaff SupervisionProgram EvaluationRegulatory ComplianceComplaint ResolutionStakeholder CoordinationDriving

Qualifications

Nine Years Food Distribution ExperienceAssociate Degree or Equivalent ExperienceBachelor's Degree or Equivalent ExperienceMaster's Degree or Equivalent ExperienceJ.D. Or Equivalent ExperiencePh.D. Or Equivalent ExperienceFood Distribution Administrator 2 ServiceGrade 25+ Qualifying ServiceValid NYS Driver's License

Full job description

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency General Services, Office of

Title Food Distribution Manager (NY HELPS) - VID 228127

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 662

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $108544 to $137206 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 25 Tibbits Ave.

City Green Island

State NY

Zip Code 12183

Duties Description • Oversee all programmatic aspects of USDA Food Distribution including administering State Distributing Agency activities of USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).• Develop annual fiscal requests and projections for use in the preparation of the program budget. Monitor federal State Administrative Expense (SAE) and other administrative funding through Grant Award Documents to cover expenses.• Assess program needs and available funding to ensure the most effective and efficient use to expend federal funds.• Serve as a liaison to other State and federal agencies, other government entities, advocates and professional organizations related to USDA Food programs.• Investigate and resolve complaints, maintain an open line of communication with other state agencies, local governments, schools, feeding organizations, vendors and other external groups. • Oversee the full range of supervisory duties including approving leave and tracking time and attendance; identifying staff development needs; evaluating staff performance; and completing performance evaluations.• Provide program planning and evaluation, coordination, and management of unit activities, including the supervision of professional staff and monitoring of resources.• Oversee the development and dissemination of resource material and information on USDA Food to School Food Authorities and recipient agencies.• Oversee the management of grants, contracts and agreements relevant to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Special Milk Program.• Oversee the development, maintenance, and revision of the various programs within this area, to ensure maximum efficiency, availability, and compliance.• Review program performance and development of program changes or systems.• Ensure that New York State and providers are in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and practices relating to USDA Foods.Operational Needs:• Travel will be required.• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required. Operation of a motor vehicle will be required. • Flexibility to work in environments of fluctuating temperatures.Notes:*There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:Nine years* of administrative or management experience with planning, directing, and coordinating the storage and distribution of food and related food distribution materials for an adult/child nutrition program, food bank, food distribution service, hospital, residential institution for adults or children, restaurant, hotel, or recreational complex.*Substitutions: • Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience:• Bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; • Master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; • J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; • Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.ORHELPS Promotional Qualifications: One year of permanent service as a Food Distribution Administrator 2.ORCurrent New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 25 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

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Name Human Resources/SP

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,717 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$109–137K/yr
  • New York median$119–181K/yr521 salary ranges
  • US median$120–202K/yr9,287 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $123K, is 18% below the New York median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Program Manager salary ranges in New York.

Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 9 years of experience — more than three in four Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 9,979 postings).
Education
4,644 of the 11,717 open Program Manager jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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