What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Nutritionist 1 - 22213 position at New York State Department of Health?
Description
Duties Description
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five to promote and support good health.
The Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) 1 will work as a Regional Nutrition Contract Manager as part of the Metropolitan Area Regional Office Contract Management team. The PHN 1 will provide technical assistance to local agencies on nutrition, breastfeeding, outreach, WIC's management information system, and central office initiatives. The PHN 1 will use email, phone consultation, and on-site visits to monitor local agency progress in meeting federal and State regulations and achieving annual goals and objectives. The PHN 1 will serve as a regional contact for food, nutrition, breastfeeding, outreach, and health information and resources; participate in program planning, meetings, and workgroups related to the WIC program; analyze metrics to prepare reports; participate in developing regional program SMART goals/objectives; develop nutrition/health information forms and documents; review and approve local agency policy, and work with Central Office to revise nutrition policies. The PHN 1 will work with local agency staff to resolve participant questions and complaints and assure they are delivering participant-centered services.
Public Minimum Qualifications (HELPS Program)
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates, please provide your Commission on Dietetic Registration certification number on your cover letter or resume, or a copy of your certification card, with your application.
Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nutritionist 1.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with community public health, maternal and child health nutrition, and general nutrition education. The candidate wil have experience interpreting State and federal regulations, program development, contract management, technical assistance, training, reviewing reports, and interpreting data. They will have proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Additional Comments
Full-time, permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment.
Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please seehttp://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
Location Pay - Downstate Adjustment is provided to employees who work in applicable areas in the amount of $4,000.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Duties Description
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offers nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals, and a variety of nutritious foods to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five to promote and support good health.
The Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) 1 will work as a Regional Nutrition Contract Manager as part of the Metropolitan Area Regional Office Contract Management team. The PHN 1 will provide technical assistance to local agencies on nutrition, breastfeeding, outreach, WIC's management information system, and central office initiatives. The PHN 1 will use email, phone consultation, and on-site visits to monitor local agency progress in meeting federal and State regulations and achieving annual goals and objectives. The PHN 1 will serve as a regional contact for food, nutrition, breastfeeding, outreach, and health information and resources; participate in program planning, meetings, and workgroups related to the WIC program; analyze metrics to prepare reports; participate in developing regional program SMART goals/objectives; develop nutrition/health information forms and documents; review and approve local agency policy, and work with Central Office to revise nutrition policies. The PHN 1 will work with local agency staff to resolve participant questions and complaints and assure they are delivering participant-centered services.
Public Minimum Qualifications (HELPS Program)
Minimum Qualifications
- You must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) currently registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- you must have two years of full-time professional experience, after successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians, in the field of nutrition or dietetics.
Candidates, please provide your Commission on Dietetic Registration certification number on your cover letter or resume, or a copy of your certification card, with your application.
Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nutritionist 1.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with community public health, maternal and child health nutrition, and general nutrition education. The candidate wil have experience interpreting State and federal regulations, program development, contract management, technical assistance, training, reviewing reports, and interpreting data. They will have proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Additional Comments
Full-time, permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment.
Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please seehttp://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
Location Pay - Downstate Adjustment is provided to employees who work in applicable areas in the amount of $4,000.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Salary : $79,928 - $101,197
