Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePublic Health Nutritionist 1 (NY HELPS) - 45355

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 Albany

Street Address Division of Nutrition/Bureau of Child and Adult Care Food Programs

Riverview Center, 150 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Bureau of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded public health nutrition program which provides reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks served to children in family day care homes, day care centers, emergency shelters, afterschool programs and adults in other programs.

The Public Health Nutritionist 1 (PHN1) will work in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Security, Technology and Reporting Services Unit. The Public Health Nutritionist 1 (PHN1) will serve as the CACFP Nutrition Media Specialist and will be responsible for developing and maintaining forms and publications essential to child nutrition program participation. The position will review CACFP federal regulations to ensure form changes align with programmatic requirements. The PHN1 will also participate in bureau planning to identify program priorities and coordinate the release of Sponsor communications. In addition, the position will maintain the DOH public facing website by ensuring that CACFP participation data, policy memos, mass memorandums, forms and publications remain current to support child nutrition program operations. The PHN 1 will also serve as a Nutrition Implementation Coordinator for the CACFP Information and Payment System (CIPS) and serve as a CACFP subject matter nutrition expert, oversee the accuracy of electronic file data management to support CACFP, train staff and provide technical assistance. This position will directly supervise an Office Assistant 3.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.

Additional Comments Full-time, Contigent 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.

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.

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 (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.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

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/PHN1/45355/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, GV/PHN1/45355/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.