Nutritionist ; Specialist Officer II; Non-Merit
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Healthcare
Dietitian / Nutritionist, Public Health, Health Education & Promotion
Regular
Schedule:
34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Clinical Services/Women, Infants & Children (WIC), Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note:
Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Under general supervision, plans, develops, implements, and conducts programs providing professional nutrition services.
Examples of Other DutiesMay perform other related duties as required.
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NOTE:
The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field
- plus at least three years' professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.
(Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
Licenses and Certificates- Current registration as a Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and licensure as a Nutritionist by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice are required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN:
Nutritionist I - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204
- Supervisory experience with professional and support staff.
- Bilingual skills.
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.
Physical and Environmental ConditionsThe work of this classification may entail travel to various sites throughout the County.
Medical Examination and Employment Background InvestigationApplicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
- Plans, implements, conducts, and evaluates programs providing various nutrition services such as nutrition assessment, counseling, and education. Supervises subordinate staff.
- Develops…
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