Nutrition Services Administrator 2 (NY HELPS

Nutrition Services Administrator 2

The Nutrition Services Administrator 2 will organize and oversee both the Total Food Service Program and the Clinical Dietetic Program. The Nutrition Services Administrator 2 is responsible for developing food service policies related to treatment plans and care, as well as developing and participating in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) practices.

The incumbent will serve as a nutrition services liaison and educator for medical, clinical, administrative, direct care, and program staff, as well as local volunteer agencies, providing guidance, direction, and training on nutrition counseling, procedures, food preparation, sanitation, and safety standards.

In addition, the Nutrition Services Administrator 2 will participate in the selection of employees, conduct and supervise inspections of food preparation and service areas, and oversee the development and implementation of corrective action plans to ensure compliance with nutrition standards and regulations. Furthermore, they will consult with nutrition and healthcare staff to coordinate care, resolve issues, ensure that individuals' nutritional needs are met, and develop/monitor program budgets.

Transfers:
Current New York State employee with one or more years of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service in a position allocated to Grade 21 or above, and that is eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 and or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law to Nutrition Services Administrator 2.

Open Competitive HELPS:
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or certification in Dietetics-Nutrition by the NYSED; and three years of post-registration/certification professional administrative experience in a food or nutrition program, two years of which must have been at a supervisory level.

Promotion Provisional Appointment:
In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as a Nutrition Services Administrator 1 or Dietitian 2 AND;
Either
1. have a current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD);
Or 2. have your New York State Education Department (NYSED) certification in dietetics-nutrition AND have completed a minimum of an additional 400 hours
* of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD. The additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification. On your application you must provide the name of the institution where you obtained the additional hours; the name of your supervisor; and your supervisor's qualifications.

* The additional 400 hours required is in addition to the 800 hours of supervised dietetics practice under the supervision of an RD required for NYSED certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will have experience in a Long-term care setting.