Community Nutritionist

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is seeking an experienced nutrition supervisor to oversee and deliver nutrition education, consultation and assessment for public health programs. This role requires leadership of a team and coordination of nutrition services across the county.

Under general supervision, you will supervise a team, plan and review work, develop educational materials and present lectures while supporting WIC and related services within the Department of Health and Human Services. Towson, MD area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods, nutrition, education, biochemistry, home economics, health services, health education, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and delivers nutrition-related services to individuals, families, and groups for public health, nutrition, and food service programs.
• Supervises a team of community nutrition assistants and clerks.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of the team.
• Completes performance evaluations.
• Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition education programs.
• Develops and distributes educational materials such as pamphlets, audio-visual aids, displays and reports.
• Prepares and presents lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and other nutrition education presentations.
• Researches, prepares and presents reports on nutrition and related health topics.
• Researches and responds to requests and inquiries from the public and staff.
• Inspects and evaluates group care facilities.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding nutrition and related matters such as food preparation, purchase and storage.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods, nutrition, education, biochemistry, home economics, health services, health education, or a related field

Job description

Pay Schedule I, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 Hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Bureau of Clinical Services, Division of Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Department of Health and Human Services

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Under general supervision, oversees and delivers various nutrition related services including nutrition education, consultation and assessment to individuals, families, and groups for public health, nutrition, and food service programs.

• Supervises a team of subordinate personnel consisting of community nutrition assistants and clerks.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of the team.
• Completes performance evaluations.
• Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition education programs.
• Develops and distributes educational materials such as pamphlets, audio-visual aids, displays and reports.
• Prepares and presents lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and other nutrition education presentations.
• Researches, prepares and present reports on nutrition and related health topics.
• Researches and responds to requests and inquiries from the public and staff.
• Inspects and evaluates group care facilities.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding nutrition and related matters such as food preparation, purchase and storage.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other duties as required

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods, nutrition, education, biochemistry, home economics, health services, health education, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid driver9s licenses equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

ATTN: Community Nutritionist

Office of Human Resources

Baltimore County Government

308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, MD 21204

Examination Procedure

Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and complete for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification may entail travel to various sites throughout the County.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.