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Nutrition Services Chief

Salary

$64,558.00 - $86,709.48 Annually

Location

Various

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34443

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

HHD - Office of Chronic Disease

Opening Date

07/03/2024

Closing Date

7/17/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN: 34443

Division: Human Services

Section: Chronic Disease- DAWN Centers

Location: Varies

Workdays & Hours: M-F, Alternate Saturday*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises daily activities of staff of the Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network- DAWN satellite locations, including work assignments, employee counseling, performance evaluation, employee hiring, development and training.

• Manages site financial operations, including grant management, budgeting, cost projections, procurement, inventory, and expenditure control.

• Designs, plans, implements, and evaluate the Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network- DAWN Nutrition component, such as writing goals, objectives, program protocols, standards, establishing quality assessment and controlling policies and procedures across all locations.

• Monitors and evaluates the impact of the nutrition component in the DAWN centers and across the Office of Chronic Disease, Health Education, and Wellness.

• Coordinates and integrates nutrition education services with other operating programs.

• Coordinates and supervises clinical experience and internships for undergraduate and post-graduate students, and dietetics students.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with civic, industry, educational, research, governmental, medical care and other agencies concerned with public health and nutrition.

• Provides specialized nutrition consulting services and handles special projects as required.

• Develops and ensures the delivery of program specific training as needed.

• Serves as the internal subject matter expert for community-based nutrition education and food access.

• Supports and participates in other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a closely related field with case work in public health (epidemiology, health administration, health planning), and a professional certification/license is required.

EXPERIENCE

Five years of experience in the field of nutrition and/or dietetics in a progressively responsible administrative or supervisory position are required.

Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.

License:

Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Diabetes education experience preferred

• Certified Diabetes Educator certification preferred

• Masters Degree in Public Health or Nutrition/Dietetics preferred

• Registered Dietitian (RD)/ Licensed Dietitian (LD) required.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) reading, writing and speaking preferred.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION : Yes

This position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

GRANT FUND POSITION

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 25

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-4882). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you currently employed with the City of Houston?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which of the following scenarios best describe your education?

• A Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

• An Associate's n Nutrition or Dietetics

• An High School Diploma/GED

  04

  Which best describe your expeince?

• No Experience

• Less than three years of experience

• At least three years but less than four years of experience

• At least four years but less than five years of experience

• At least five years but less than six years of experience

• More than six years of experience

  05

  Do you have program management experience?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Which of the following functions do you have working knowledge or experience? (Check all that apply)

• Develop and provide nutritional health care education

• Design and develop community nutrition programs according to best practices.

• Collect nutritional data and make assessments and recommendations regarding nutritional lifestyle and habits

• Apply of the social determinants of health and health equity frameworks in public health practice

• Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes management

• Identify patient eligibility for social service programs and make referrals

• Utilizes leadership skills to build partnerships in the community

• Develop and address program performance measures

• Apply problem-solving skills to address customer complaints

• None of the above

  07

  Do you have experience developing technical written documents such as grant proposals, scopes of work, lesson plans, protocols, policies, fact sheets, memos, and other written works?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you a Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LD) certified?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Are you Certified Diabetes Educator?

• Yes

• No

  11

  Please select all of the languages below that you can read, speak and write fluently:

• Spanish

• Vietnamese

• English

• Chinese

• None

  Required Question