Staff Specialist II, Professional Development/Wellness Policy
Recruitment #14-999999-670
Department | MSDE - Division of Business Services - History |
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Date Opened | 7/11/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 9/29/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $43,153-$62,627 |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Patrick Johnson |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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GRADE
16
LOCATION OF POSITION
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This is a professional position responsible for providing leadership and technical assistance, education and leadership in Maryland by developing and conducting wellness policy training and providing resources for Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) staff that support the development and implementation of USDA wellness policy requirements.
POSITION DUTIES
Leads the development of a strategic statewide plan on wellness policy training and professional development for CNP staff and wellness committee members; develops and implements school wellness policy training and technical assistance to Maryland Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) and Agency Wellness Committees; participates as a member of internal and external work teams to support comprehensive wellness policies; develops and delivers training activities aligned with current USDA guidance for wellness policies and Maryland’s state nutrition standards; manages relationships with external education providers and organizations that support staff training on strategies to improve the school and child care nutrition environment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Public Health/Administration, Education or a related area.
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional experience in program administration; nutrition/health education; or related area is required, developing and managing training or collaborative projects with a variety of stakeholders is preferred. A masters degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred: Knowledge of Child Nutrition Programs; knowledge of project management strategies and processes; knowledge of program management and financial management; skill in planning, developing, and presenting training programs; skill in researching, collecting organizing and managing data; ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals from a variety of organizations; ability to interpret policies and procedures, assess programs, identify problems, and determine improvements and solutions; ability to use sound judgment; ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Completion of the on-line application via the State's on-line application system is strongly recommended.
Completed Paper Applications must be directed to:
MSDE
Staff Employment Section
Office of Human Resources
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Fax to 410-333-8950
For inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410-767-0019 visit the State of Maryland's Job application website http://www. dbm.maryland.gov/jobseekers/pages/jobseekershome.aspx
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
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