Public Health Nutrition Consultant

THE POSITION

The Public Health Nutrition Consultant role with the Department of Education offers a chance to make a real difference for children across the Commonwealth. This position helps shape nutrition education and supports programs that guide healthy eating habits in schools and communities. It is a rewarding opportunity to support families and promote strong nutritional standards.

This position supports statewide nutrition education efforts and helps strengthen participation in Child Nutrition Programs. It also guides training, program compliance, and the development of helpful resources for sponsors and educators. As a Public Health Nutrition Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support:
  Provide input and guidance to strengthen nutrition education and training programs for schools, childcare providers, and community organizations
• Training Delivery:
  Develop training plans, prepare materials, and conduct sessions for new and existing Child Nutrition Program sponsors
• Regulation Guidance:
  Interpret federal and state rules and help identify actions needed to meet compliance requirements
• Review Assistance:
  Support administrative reviews by identifying non-compliance and helping sponsors create plans for improvement
• Resource Development:
  Evaluate nutrition education materials and assist in creating age-appropriate curriculum and best practices
• Outreach Planning:
  Help design outreach efforts to expand participation in programs such as the School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Programs

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office on Thursday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  
  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $69,086.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Two years of professional nutrition or dietetics experience in a public health, education, social service, or closely related setting and a master’s degree in human nutrition or a closely related field.

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.