Nutritionist I - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government seeks a Nutrition Services professional to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate public nutrition programs. The role focuses on nutrition assessment, counseling, and education, with supervision of staff and budget responsibilities.

Required is a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field with at least three years of professional experience; licensure as a Dietitian and Maryland nutritionist licensure are expected at appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and conducts programs providing professional nutrition services.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Develops and implements the nutrition education component of public health programs.
• Conducts studies of local nutritional needs and resources.
• Provides advice, consultation and guidance to human service providers, community organizations, and individuals regarding nutrition.
• Researches, prepares and presents reports on nutrition and related health topics.
• Researches and responds to requests and inquires from the public and staff.
• Assist in developing grant proposals and justifications.
• Prepares and administers program budgets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week.

A non-merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Clinical Services.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

Under general supervision, plans, develops, implements, and conducts programs providing professional nutrition services.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Plans, implements, conducts and evaluates programs providing various nutrition services such as nutrition assessment, counseling, and education.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Develops and implements the nutrition education component of public health programs.
• Conducts studies of local nutritional needs and resources.
• Provides advice, consultation and guidance to human service providers, community organizations, and individuals regarding nutrition.
• Researches, prepares and presents reports on nutrition and related health topics.
• Researches and responds to requests and inquires from the public and staff.
• Assist in developing grant proposals and justifications.
• Prepares and administers program budgets.

Examples of Other Duties

• May perform other duties as requested.

(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 of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field. plus at least three years' of professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.

(Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)

Licenses and Certificates

Current registration as a Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and licensure as a Nutritionist by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice are required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license 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 education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

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

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 completely 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 employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete and physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.

Location

Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204