What are the responsibilities and job description for the NUTRITION SPECIALIST (EVALUATION SPECIALIST) position at Durham County?
Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
DATE POSTED : DECEMBER 3, 2024
CLOSING DATE : JANUARY 24, 2025
HIRING RANGE :
61,041.00 - $82,369.00
POSITION NUMBER : 40009112
JOB TYPE :
FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, NONEXEMPT)
- THIS POSITION IS PROVISIONALLY (GRANT) FUNDED AND SUBJECT TO CONTINUED FUNDING. RENEWAL OF FUNDING IS ANTICIPATED BUT NOT GUARANTEED
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This is a SNAP-Ed grant funded, full-time position aimed at coordinating and providing nutrition education to elementary school students. This position serves as the DINE evaluation specialist, developing program evaluation tools, conducting data analysis and preparing reports.
Some early morning, evening, and weekend work will be required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in dietetics or foods and nutrition and two years of nutrition / dietitian work experience.
SPECIAL LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian / Nutritionist (LDN) by the North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accomodations with management.
To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and / or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following :
Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.
Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $61,041 - $82,369
