Review Vacancy
TitlePublic Health Nutritionist 1 -22280
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79928 to $101197 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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 Nutrition, Dietetics, 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 on 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; OR New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above Grade 20 and eligible for transfer.
Preferred Qualifications:The preferred candidate will have experience working in a multi-faceted public health nutrition program and will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills. They will have knowledge of maternal infant and child nutrition, proficiency with computer skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team member, handling multiple priorities.
Duties Description The Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) 1 will provide technical assistance to the local Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infant, and Children (WIC) agencies on nutrition, breastfeeding, and outreach activities and central office initiatives and projects.
The PHN 1 will use email, phone consultation, and on-site visits, to monitor local agency progress in meeting federal and State regulations and achieving required goals and objectives through the Local Agency Management Evaluation process. The PHN 1 will additionally serve as a regional contact and resource for food, nutrition, breastfeeding, and health information; participate in program planning, meetings, and workgroups; facilitate regional meetings; analyze metrics to prepare reports; participate in developing regional goals and objectives; communicate daily with team members; and work with Central Office to revise policies.
Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment. Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility.
The PHN 1 position travel covers a 15-county area with some statewide travel, including overnights.
Non-competitive appointment may be made under the NY HELPS program. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
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...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. 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.
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
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/PHN1/22280/DON
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/PHN1/22280/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/PHN1/22280/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.