NUTRITION PROGRAM TRAINEE
FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL
Recruitment #15-003330-0005
Department | MDH Local Health - Caroline County |
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Date Opened | 10/2/2015 3:50:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/16/2015 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $16.44 - $21.14/hour |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Carolyn Chase |
Work Location |
Caroline
|
GRADE
12
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Caroline County Health Department
403 South 7th Street
Denton, MD 21629
Main Purpose of Job
The Contractual Nutrition Program Trainee is the non-licensed entry level of work providing nutrition services to clients in a public health or community setting. Employees receive close supervision from a higher-level nutritionist; health administrator or other administrator. The incumbent will be responsible for learning to research, plan and implement the nutrition and breastfeeding education plans according to state policy and procedure and learn to present these plans to participants through group and individual contacts. The employee will also learn to provide specialized nutrition care to participants who are at a nutrition risk.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Community Nutrition, Dietetics, Foods and Human Nutrition, Food Systems Management or Nutrition Education.
Experience: None.
NOTE:
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Dietitian and Nutritionist classification or Dietitian and Nutritionist speciality codes in the Dietitian field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. For Recorded Job Information Call: 410-767-6018.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application to: DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.