Nutritionist 2 - HD35-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department - Marshall Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Nutritionist 2 to promote public health nutrition programs and evaluate participants for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience, with responsibilities including program management and potential supervisory roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Foods or related field with 12 semester hours in nutrition.
• At least one year of professional experience in nutrition.
• Skills in public health nutrition and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Promote and present public health nutrition programs.
• Evaluate and certify eligibility for the WIC Program.
• May supervise staff and coordinate the dietary unit.

Skills

Public health nutrition

Supervision

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Foods, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition

Job description

Nutritionist 2 - HD35-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department - Marshall Co.

Nutritionist 2 - HD35-Wheeling-Ohio Health Department - Marshall Co.

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Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs professional work at the full-performance level by promoting and presenting public health nutrition programs and evaluating and certifying the eligibility of applicants for participation in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. Performs related work as required. Public contact and travel are required. May be required to supervise.

This is professional, full-performance level work in public health nutrition. Performance at this level requires specialized skills, greater independent judgment, and responsibilities involving planning and organizational capabilities. The position may include coordination of the dietary unit at a state facility or serve as a lead worker in a WIC office. Work is governed by federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures.

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IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your resume or application; therefore, make sure your resume or application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application OR upload a resume to your submission.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [e-mail] or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in foods and nutrition, dietetics or public health nutrition; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 semester hours in nutrition.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in nutrition while employed by a health or welfare agency, food clinic, hospital, child development center, school system, nutrition council; teacher of foods or nutrition in an accredited school or college; agent or food

and nutrition specialist in the Agricultural Extension Program; or research work in foods or nutrition.

OR

Substitution: Graduation from a Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics, completion of an Approved Pre-Professional Practice Program (AP4) in Nutrition or dietetic internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience.

Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required.

• Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***
  
  

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

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The minimum qualifications for this job title are as follows: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition & Foods, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with twelve (12) semester hours of coursework in nutrition AND one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in nutrition while employed by a health or welfare agency, food clinic, hospital, child development center, school system, nutrition council; teacher of foods or nutrition in an accredited school or college; agent or food and nutrition specialist in the Agricultural Extension Program; or research work in food or nutrition OR Substitution: Graduation from a Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics, completion of an Approved Pre-Professional Practice Program (AP4) in Nutrition or dietetic internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for the required one (1) year of experience. Special Requirement: A valid driver's license may be required. Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: [e-mail] Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resume in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resume. How do you qualify for this job title?

• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition & Foods, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition AND at least one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in nutrition while employed by a health or welfare agency, food clinic, hospital, child development center, school system, nutrition council; teacher of foods or nutrition in an accredited school or college; agent or food and nutrition specialist in the Agricultural Extension Program; or research work in food or nutrition.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with twelve (12) semester hours of coursework in nutrition AND one (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in nutrition while employed by a health or welfare agency, food clinic, hospital, child development center, school system, nutrition council; teacher of foods or nutrition in an accredited school or college; agent or food and nutrition specialist in the Agricultural Extension Program; or research work in food or nutrition. Examples of related degree fields are: Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, or similar fields.
• I have graduated from a Coordinated Undergraduate Program in Dietetics, completion of an Approved Pre-Professional Practice Program (AP4) in Nutrition or dietetic internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition & Foods, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition AND I have a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a nutrition or dietetics related field.
• I have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with twelve (12) semester hours of coursework in nutrition (examples of related degree fields are: Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, or similar fields) AND a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a nutrition or dietetics related field.
• I do not meet any of the above requirements. (Please do not apply.)
  
  

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If you indicated that you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to Nutrition & Foods, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition with twelve (12) semester hours of coursework in nutrition, please list your coursework in nutrition in the space given below (include the title of each class and how many semester hours you earned for each course).

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Before answering any of the following questions concerning your qualifications, please read and familiarize yourself with the following West Virginia Division of Personnel work experience definition: Professional - Work which requires the application of theories, principles and methods typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher or comparable experience; requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment in the research, analysis, interpretation and application of acquired theories, principles and methods to work product. How many total years of qualifying experience do you have? Qualifying experience for this job title is: paid professional experience in nutrition while employed by a health or welfare agency, food clinic, hospital, child development center, school system, nutrition council; teacher of foods or nutrition in an accredited school or college; agent or food and nutrition specialist in the Agricultural Extension Program; or research work in food and nutrition.

• I have less than one (1) year.
• I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years.
• I have two (2) years but less than four (4) years.
• I have four (4) years but less than six (6) years.
• I have six (6) years but less than eight (8) years.
• I have eight (8) or more years.
  
  

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A valid driver's license may be required for this position (if it is required, it will be stated in the job posting). Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid driver's license.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
  
  

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Were all of the jobs listed on your online application or resume paid? Please note that compensation may not only be salary or wages; it may also be room and board, gas mileage, etc.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered NO to the above question, please list below the names of the employers for which you did not receive compensation. Compensation may not only be salary or wages. It may be room and board, gas mileage, etc. If you answered YES to the above question, please put NONE.

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Were all of the jobs listed on your application or resume full-time positions? If not, please list your part-time positions below. If all of your jobs were full-time, please enter "Yes".

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We do not accept any of the following documentation. These will not be utilized during the application process. This documentation will not be reviewed or accepted. 1) Unofficial transcripts 2) High School Diplomas/transcripts 3) Unrelated documents not pertaining to the position for which you are applying 4) Any international degree that has not been evaluated by a N.A.C.E.S. (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) approved organization. For more information, please visit: https://www.naces.org/members Please do not attach any of the above documentation to your application, nor send it to the Division of Personnel via email or regular mail. I have read and understand this statement pertaining to my application.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Confirmation. By submitting my application I confirm and agree that all application statements are correct. I further understand that all my information is subject to verification and any misrepresentation is grounds for permanent disqualification.

• I confirm the above statement.
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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  Government Administration

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