Duties
Under general supervision, plans, develops, implements, and conducts programs providing professional nutrition services.Examples of Essential Duties:
- Plans, implements, conducts and evaluates programs providing various nutrition services such as nutrition assessment, counseling, and education.
- Supervises subordinate staff.
- Develops and implements the nutrition education component of public health programs.
- Conducts studies of local nutritional needs and resources.
- Provides advice, consultation and guidance to human service providers, community organizations, and individuals regarding nutrition.
- Researches, prepares and presents reports on nutrition and related health topics.
- Researches and responds to requests and inquires from the public and staff.
- Assist in developing grant proposals and justifications.
- Prepares and administers program budgets.
May perform other duties as requested.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field.
plus
at least three years' of professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.
(Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Licenses and Certificates
Current registration as a Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and licensure as a Nutritionist by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice are required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of license(s) certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nutritionist I - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.