Review Vacancy
TitlePublic Health Nutritionist 1 - 45406
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $64302 to $81415 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications 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 a grade 20 and eligible for transfer under section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by meeting the open competitive minimum qualifications listed below.
Provisional Candidates: Open Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Currently registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association AND two years of full-time, professional experience, after successful completion of the Registered Dietitian exam, in the field of nutrition or dietetics, including one year experience as a nutritionist or dietitian in a public health or community nutrition program; or in a governmental agency in the oversight and review of health care/ health related facilities licensed by a state department of health or federal health agency; or in a health care facility licensed by a state department of health. Substitution: A Master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition, a master’s degree in nutrition with emphasis in public or community health, or a master’s degree in applied human nutrition with six graduate credits in public health may be substituted for one year of the required general experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate would have experience working in a community public health program and have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills. A strong command of technology solutions that support efficient program operations is preferred. The ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities is required.
Duties Description The Bureau of Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program which provides nutrition education and reimbursement for healthy meals and snacks served to children in family day care homes, day care centers, emergency shelters, afterschool programs and adults in day care. The Public Health Nutritionist 1 (PHN1) will provide nutrition expertise and technical assistance to ensure the quality and safety of food service operations at participating organizations. On-site visits conducted by the PHN1 will also monitor and evaluate fiscal and administrative integrity and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Responsibilities of the PHN1 may include: reviewing and recommending approval of applications and providing training related to menu planning, food service operations, obesity prevention programming and maintaining required records consistent with CACFP regulations. The PHN1 may also supervise support personnel.
Additional Comments Contingent-permanent, full-time. Occasional statewide travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation may be required. 70.4 transfer and provisional candidates will be required to take and pass the next holding of the Civil Service PHN 1 examination. Provisional candidates must be eligible for appointment from the resultant eligible list to maintain continued employment as a PHN 1.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, EGB/PHN1/45406
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/PHN1/45406 Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code EGB/PHN1/45406 in the subject line. *Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes accepted until October 19, 2015.