Nutritionist 3
Continuous Recruitment, Statewide: Due to a recruiting difficulty the DOP is now advertising this position on a continuous year round basis. This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants. This classification has positions in local health departments around the state and at DHHR hospitals. Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register. The DOP cannot say for sure where vacancies are at any given time. Please contact the agency directly if you are interested in information about specific vacancies.
Nature of Work:
Under administrative direction, performs supervisory and/or administrative duties at the full-performance level. Assists in the planning, organizing and management of a public health nutrition program in a large geographic region, or oversees a nutrition program in a specialty area at the state level. Supervises and trains other nutritionists or food service staff. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Work at this level, includes formally delegated supervisory responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing and approving the work of nutritionists, support and technical staff. Administrative duties include responsibility for, or assisting in, coordinating the activities of the central office and field staff; coordinating specialized nutrition programs; coordinating statewide training and continuing education programs; developing plans and executing policies for directing the work of others; and interpreting program policies for staff and others. Surveys health care facilities for compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Click The APPLY Link Above To Apply Online. Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE: Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.
Eligibility Length: This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants. Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for 1 year. You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select. After 1 year applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered. The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need. If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly.
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As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.
Requirements
- Plans and manages the work of nutrition staff; recruits and interviews support staff; conducts annual reviews of employee performance; plans and conducts conferences with staff.
- Develops, writes and implements policies and procedures for program administration.
- Assists with delegated administrative tasks, while under the direction of the agency Nutrition Director, such as in the administration of Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and/or other public health nutrition programs, which includes managing and supervising nutrition education programs, certification, monitoring and internal reviews.
- Assesses staff training needs and plans and provides for continuing education opportunities.
- Designs, develops and produces nutrition education materials for distribution in a large geographic area or statewide.
- Reviews, prepares and compiles educational materials and public information releases for distribution throughout the region or state.
- Reviews and monitors staff activities for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Develops, implements and evaluates in-services and training for staff.
- Provides technical expertise to nutrition professionals on nutrition and diet-related health problems.
- Participates in developing an operational plan for delivery of nutrition services in the regional area or statewide.
- Oversees the provision of contractual nutrition services.
- As part of a survey team, conducts on-site surveys of health care facilities to monitor compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and prepares written reports of findings.
- Reviews, monitors, and approves local nutrition education or breast-feeding plans at the state level.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition as related to public health.
- Knowledge of the organization of public health services, food assistance and nutritional education resources.
- Knowledge of developments in the field of public health as related to nutrition.
- Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to public health nutrition programs.
- Ability to manage programs.
- Ability to work with various mass media.
- Ability to plan, organize and evaluate public health nutrition programs.
- Ability to supervise professional and support staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation ships with both professional and lay groups.
- Ability to collect, analyze and evaluate data and technical information.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to create and develop educational and instructional materials.
Qualifications
Experience: Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as: Dietician or nutritionist 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 Service; or research worker in foods or nutrition.
OR
completion of an AP4 Program in nutrition / 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 one year of the required experience.
NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or via email to: applicantservices@wv.gov, FAX: 304-957-0396, or mail to: Division of Personnel, Building 3, Suite 500, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.
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