Pay Schedule VI, Grade 31, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
A vacancy exists in Department of Aging, Senior Centers and Community Service Division.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.You mustattach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Job Purpose
Under direction, manages, plans, organizes, directs, and supervises a major program providing professional nutrition services.
Essential Job Duties

• Directs all aspects of the daily operations of the Federal Title III C-1 Congregate Meals Nutrition Program.
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and evaluates nutrition services and programs.
• Oversees daily operations of the nutrition office. 
• Interprets, develops, implements and evaluates standards, procedures, and policies governing the operations of the programs.
• Initiates, develops, promotes and implements new programs and special projects. 
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates professional and support staff.
• Assists in planning and implementing the nutritional component of public health projects and programs.
• Plans, prepares, and administers operating and grant budgets.
• Directs the preparation of reports, correspondence, and grant funding proposals.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, clients, and outside agencies.

Examples of Other Duties

• Represents the Department on various boards, committees, and commissions. 
• Ensures adherence to all governing requirements of the Eating Together program (MDOA Program directives/Baltimore County/Older Americans Act/Food Safety)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in gerontology, recreation, education, health, business administration, public administration, marketing, public relations, nursing specialty, accounting or a social or behavioral science;
Plus
At least four years' experience providing services to older adults, one-year of which is in a supervisory capacity.
Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required non-supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications

• Skill in planning, implementing, and conducting public health nutrition programs
• Skill in monitoring grants and operating budgets
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to apply nutrition theories and principles
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local guidelines, regulations and procedures
• Knowledge of marketing and media communications
• Knowledge of working with the senior adult population

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of professional licenses, certifications and 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 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: Senior Affairs Associate III (Nutrition Program Manager)
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and professional license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. 
Some positions may be required to satisfactorily complete County sponsored CPR and First Aid training. These positions must maintain certification throughout employment.
Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include walking, standing, and other limited physical activity including travel between work sites.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.