Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePublic Health Nutritionist 1 (NY HELPS) - 22325

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86031 to $108921 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance

295 Main Street, Ste. 300

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) 1 will be assigned to the Western Regional Office (WRO) and will provide Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) oversight for the Western Region. The position may supervise a lower-level HPNAP contract manager and will provide direct contract management and nutrition oversight of contract activities, which includes HPNAP, Nourish NY (NNY), and other nutrition assistance tasks. The PHN 1 will be responsible for supporting these food assistance program activities in the Buffalo, Rochester, and Elmira (Southern Tier) regions which include three Regional Food Banks and their nutritionist employees. This position will also assist in contract procurement, fiscal management, and program review (management evaluation) activities as they pertain to the Western Region.

Minimum Qualifications Public Minimum Qualifications (HELPS Program):

A. You must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) currently registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

AND

B. you must have two years of full-time professional experience, after successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians, in the field of nutrition or dietetics.

Substitution: A master's degree in, Health, Public Health, Public Administration, Health (Care/Services) Administration, Nutrition Education, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care Policy and Management, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work/Social Welfare, Human and Social Services, Early Childhood Education, or Public Policy may be substituted for one year of experience.

Candidates, please provide your Commission on Dietetic Registration certification number in your cover letter or resume, or a copy of your certification card, with your application.

Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nutritionist 1.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have professional work experience related to nutrition education and monitoring nutrition program standards for contract agencies in public health nutrition programs to promote improved health status and food assistance for food insecure populations. The preferred candidate will also understand public health nutrition issues and have experience in assessing community nutrition related needs, and developing, implementing, marketing, and evaluating community nutrition programs. Experience working with diverse stakeholders, such as State agency staff, program contractors, and other organizations, as well as strong analytical and organizational skills are preferred. Microsoft Excel proficiency is also preferred. Candidates that are certified diabetes educators are also preferred.

Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment.

Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please seehttp://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.Reasonable.Accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, GV/PHN1/22325/DON

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference GV/PHN1/22325/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/PHN1/22325/DON, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.