Nutrition Technician - Baltimore City Health Department

Salary Range:

$42,401.00 - $50,154.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$42,401.00 - $46,277.00 Annually

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Job Summary:

A Nutrition Technician monitors the food service activities of residential child day care providers or assesses applicants' nutritional risk for Federally funded supplemental food programs. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and may be required to work evenings and weekends. Work is performed in clinics or in homes of day care providers where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Minimum Qualifications:

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dietetic Technology approved by the American Dietetic Association.

OR

Equivalency Notes: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in foods and nutrition may be substituted for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

NOTE: Employees assigned to the WIC Program will be required to pass the State training program for certification as a Competent Professional Authority within nine months of employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of nutrition.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate food care services of child day care providers.
• Ability to assess nutritional status of children and adults.
• Ability to recommend dietary and lifestyle changes that address nutritional needs of children and adults.
• Ability to review and evaluate food service reports and menus.
• Ability to monitor health-related data.
• Ability to develop and conduct basic nutrition education and promotion programs.
• Ability to prepare nutrition educational and promotional materials.
• Ability to maintain files and case folders legibly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports.
• Skill in basic nutritional counseling.
• Skill in interviewing.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: Jewel Glenn

If you have any questions please contact Jewel Glenn, HR Specialist I, via email at Jewel.Glenn@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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