Registered Dietitian - Baltimore City Health Department

City of Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Government seeks a Registered Dietitian to counsel individuals and groups on nutrition to prevent disease and promote health. The role involves work in clinics and community facilities with moderate supervision and a conventional workweek.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in nutrition-related fields, two years of RD experience, and LDN licensure. Master’s can substitute for one year of experience; state registration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management
• Two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a hospital, food service management, community or public health facility
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience
• Licensure as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice is required
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a registered dietitian is required

Responsibilities

• Counsels individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote health
• Work in clinics and community facilities where working conditions are normal
• Operate with moderate supervision from a technical superior and workweek as assigned

Job description

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Salary Range

$62,095.00 - $101,206.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range

$62,095.00 - $81,650.00 Annually

Job Summary

A Registered Dietitian counsels individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote health. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week and may be required to work weekends. Work is performed in clinics and community facilities where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have bachelor’s degree that includes a minimum of 24 semester hours in the field of human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management from an accredited college or university.

AND Experience: Have two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a hospital, food service management, community or public health facility.

OR Equivalency Notes: A master’s degree in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: Licensure as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice is required.

Candidates must hold and maintain proof of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association as a registered dietitian.

NOTE: Employees assigned to the WIC Program will be required to pass the Maryland State training program for certification as a Competent Professional Authority within nine months of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of nutrition as applied to human growth and development.
• Ability to screen and determine the nutritional needs of nutrition program clients.
• Ability to provide nutritional counseling to clients with high-risk medical conditions.
• Ability to develop and conduct in-service and other educational programs.
• Ability to speak before groups regarding nutrition and to promote healthy eating habits.
• Ability to prepare a variety of educational and visual aids.
• Ability to motivate others changes food habits or other lifestyle habits that impact on health.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to present ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to assign and review the work of others.
• Skill in nutritional counseling.
• Skill in interviewing.

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER