Nutritionist 3



Job Details

Nutritionist 3
Employer

West Virginia

Salary

$31,164.00 - $57,660.00 Annually

Location

- Various Locations, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

9969C

Department-lala

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313

Opening Date

05/03/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

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DESCRIPTION

Continuous Recruitment, Statewide:   Due to a recruiting difficulty the DOP is now advertising this position on a continuous year round basis.  This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants.   This classification has positions in local health departments around the state and at DHHR hospitals.  Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register. The DOP cannot say for sure where vacancies are at any given time.   Please contact the agency directly if you are interested in information about specific vacancies. 

Nature of Work:
Under administrative direction, performs supervisory and/or administrative duties at the full-performance level. Assists in the planning, organizing and management of a public health nutrition program in a large geographic region, or oversees a nutrition program in a specialty area at the state level. Supervises and trains other nutritionists or food service staff. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Work at this level, includes formally delegated supervisory responsibility for planning, assigning, reviewing and approving the work of nutritionists, support and technical staff. Administrative duties include responsibility for, or assisting in, coordinating the activities of the central office and field staff; coordinating specialized nutrition programs; coordinating statewide training and continuing education programs; developing plans and executing policies for directing the work of others; and interpreting program policies for staff and others. Surveys health care facilities for compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Click The APPLY Link Above To  Apply Online.  Do not use a paper application unless you cannot apply online. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 (8:30am-4:30pm) for special instructions. 

IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section. NOTE:  Jobs on your application that do not have a salary amount will be considered volunteer and will NOT be counted as qualifying. Estimate salary if necessary.

Eligibility Length:  This posting is for a Continuous recruitment because of an expected need for applicants.  Applicants will be placed on a database of eligible applicants for 1 year.  You will only be eligible for vacancies in counties you select.  After 1 year applicants who remain interested in this job title MUST re-apply to be considered.  The Division of Personnel cannot say with any certainty the location or number of future vacancies, only that the agency has expressed an anticipated hiring need.   If an applicant wishes more specific information about future hiring plans please contact the hiring agency directly. 

Job Interest Card:  You may complete an online Job Interest Card at our main jobs page to receive an email notice anytime jobs not currently available for application are posted.  Note:  ONLY recruitments not currently open will appear on Job Interest Card notifications so please check the current listings thoroughly to avoid missing an opportunity.

As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training.  Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false and incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training:  Graduation from an regionally accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics or public health nutrition; or a bachelor's degree in a related field with 12 hours in nutrition.

Experience:  Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as: Dietician or nutritionist employed by a health or welfare agency, food clinic, hospital, child development center, school system, nutrition council; teacher of foods or nutrition in an accredited school or college; agent or food and nutrition specialist in the Agricultural Extension Service; or research worker in foods or nutrition.

Substitutions:  Graduation from a Coordinated Undergraduate Program in dietetics
OR
completion of an AP4 Program in nutrition / dietetic internship approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
OR
a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Note:  Preference in hiring may be given to an applicant who has current Registered Dietician status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

NOTICE:  If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your OFFICIAL education transcript, license or training record. YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THIS VERIFICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. To avoid missing a job opportunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston, WV 25305.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Examples of Work:

  • Plans and manages the work of nutrition staff; recruits and interviews support staff; conducts annual reviews of employee performance; plans and conducts conferences with staff.
  • Develops, writes and implements policies and procedures for program administration.
  • Assists with delegated administrative tasks, while under the direction of the agency Nutrition Director, such as in the administration of Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and/or other public health nutrition programs, which includes managing and supervising nutrition education programs, certification, monitoring and internal reviews.
  • Assesses staff training needs and plans and provides for continuing education opportunities.
  • Designs, develops and produces nutrition education materials for distribution in a large geographic area or statewide.
  • Reviews, prepares and compiles educational materials and public information releases for distribution throughout the region or state.
  • Reviews and monitors staff activities for compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates in-services and training for staff.
  • Provides technical expertise to nutrition professionals on nutrition and diet-related health problems.
  • Participates in developing an operational plan for delivery of nutrition services in the regional area or statewide.
  • Oversees the provision of contractual nutrition services.
  • As part of a survey team, conducts on-site surveys of health care facilities to monitor compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, and prepares written reports of findings.
  • Reviews, monitors, and approves local nutrition education or breast-feeding plans at the state level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition as related to public health.
  • Knowledge of the organization of public health services, food assistance and nutritional education resources.
  • Knowledge of developments in the field of public health as related to nutrition.
  • Knowledge of current state and federal regulations related to public health nutrition programs.
  • Ability to manage programs.
  • Ability to work with various mass media.
  • Ability to plan, organize and evaluate public health nutrition programs.
  • Ability to supervise professional and support staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation ships with both professional and lay groups.
  • Ability to collect, analyze and evaluate data and technical information.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to create and develop educational and instructional materials.

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Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits.

Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency.

Salary and Wages

Direct deposit (twice a month)

Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state

government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or

promotional appointment.

Medical Insurance

Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium.

Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance)

The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage.

Life Insurance

The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available.

Retirement Plan

The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred).

Deferred Compensation

State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce today's taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies.

Annual Increment Pay

The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service.

Holidays

Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year.

Vacation

15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service.

Paid Sick Leave

We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit.

Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year.

There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate.

Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act.

Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program.

Military Leave - Paid Military Leave

Training, and Developmental Opportunities

We offer many formal in-house training classes.

Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges.

Suggestion Award Program

Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion.

Credit Union

Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules

Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex.

Wellness Programs

Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information.

West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work

We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives.

For more information about benefits visit our

Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here.

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Please list your highest level of education completed.
  • No formal education
  • High School or GED
  • Business or Vocational School
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree
02
If you graduated college what is your official major as listed on your transcript? Board of Regents Degrees should list their major as a Board of Regents. List each degree separately and if you do not have a degree, list N/A.
03
Are any of the positions listed on your application NON-PAID positions? If so please list them below. If all positions on your application are paid employment please put N/A. West Virginia requires applicants to identify those positions that are completed on a volunteer basis from those that are paid employment. This information WILL be checked for all hires to verify its accuracy. Misrepresentation is grounds for register removal, dismissal, and/or barring from all future state employment.
04
Have you graduated from a Coordinated Program in Dietetics as defined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Have you completed a dietetic internship (or AP4 program) approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? Note: Any internship claimed must be listed in the Work History Section of the application to receive credit.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Pre-Confirmation Checklist Thank you for your application. Before you click confirm application on the next step make sure you have done the following (failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration): Transcripts: In order to receive credit for any post high school education, verification is required. Non-verified education cannot be used in the evaluation of your application. You will not be considered for employment until verification is received. Veteran's Preference Points: If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, you must submit the necessary documentation (DD214 or current VA Letter). If you do not, points will not be provided. Work Experience: List the entirety of your work history in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application along with a detailed (4-5 sentences) duty description of each position. Applicants who do this consistently score higher than those who do not. DO NOT upload a resume in lieu of filling out this section. Salary: Specify a salary for all paid employment. Supplemental Questions: The Supplemental Questions are used to help evaluate your application; however, they are used in combination with other information sources. DOP reserves the right to alter any supplemental whose answer is not supported by other sources (transcripts, applications, etc.) In particular, any supplemental question that asks about prior work experience must be reflected in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application to receive credit. An answer to a question that is not supported will be altered to reflect the WORK EXPERIENCE section.
  • Yes I understand that failure to follow the above guidance may result in a lowered application score or application rejection.

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West Virginia
Department-lala
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 0313-0313
Address
601 57th Street
601 57th Street
Phone
56417198

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