Nutrition Technician Supervisor - Health Department

Salary Range: $62,095.00 - $ Annually Starting Pay: $62,095.00 – $81,650.50 Annually

Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work.

In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.

This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://human resources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

A Nutrition Technician Supervisor monitors compliance with nutrition program guidelines and coordinates nutritional education. Work of this class involves supervising nutrition technicians, aides and office support personnel. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and may be required to work weekends. Work is primarily performed in an office or clinic where normal working conditions are encountered but may involve visits to clients’ homes.

Work requires minimal physical exertion.

• On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
  
  Education:
  
  Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in food and nutrition.
• Experience:
  
  Have two years of experience providing nutrition counseling.
• Equivalency Notes:
  An Associate of Applied Science degree in Dietetic Technology from an American Dietetic Association approved program may be substituted for the education requirement.
• NOTE:
  
  Employees assigned to the WIC Program will be required to pass the State training program for certification as a Competent Professional Authority within nine months of employment.

Knowledge of the basic principles of nutrition as applied to human growth and development. Ability to inform and counsel individuals and groups regarding human nutrition. Ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals, public and private agency personnel and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to plan and conduct small group nutrition education programs.

Ability to demonstrate and teach food selection and preparation. Ability to maintain records and prepare narrative and statistical reports.

Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies…