Georgia Department of Public Health
Director, Nutrition (WIC)
Georgia Department of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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Description
Pay Grade: O
Repost Please Do Not Reapply*****
Connect passion with purpose.
The Fulton County Board of Health provides a variety of services that help protect residents from health threats, increase access to health services to improve health outcomes and provide information that assists Fulton County citizens in living healthier lives.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified
Registered Dietitian
candidate for the position of
Director, of Nutrition
within the
Fulton County Board of Health
in the
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Division.
Job Responsibilities
Oversees, plans and directs the overall operation of a nutrition program. Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the program for compliance with established guidelines. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.
Assesses nutrition and diet-related health problems and available resources to determine present and forecast future needs
Determines the needs of the nutrition department or public health program for personnel, supplies, and equipment
Manages human resource and employee relations functions
Participates in developing agency health policy and assuring that food and nutrition-related issues are included
Participates in strategic planning, identifying programs and services that should have a nutrition component and integrates plans into the overall agency health plan and budget
Plans, directs, and implements a nutrition program and nutrition education programs
Reviews proposed legislation, guidelines, and standards by federal, state, and local organizations affecting nutrition services
Manages the development, implementation, and monitoring of standards for nutritional services.
Manages the development, implementation, or evaluation of training related to nutrition policies, procedures, standards, and compliance to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.
Manages the preparation of grant proposals and contracts to obtain funds for the expansion of nutritional services.
Manages budgeting of multiple sources of nutrition funding (i.e., WIC, Medicaid, third-party reimbursements, grant and contract funds) in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food & nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program and six (6) years of nutrition experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role and registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission and licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Nutrition (HCM041) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission
Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia
Two years of experience as a manager or supervisor
Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Fulton County Board of Health accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. Fulton County Board of Health will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.
As an employee of Fulton County Board of Health, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: fcboh.hr@dph.ga.gov
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.
District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected categories when making selections.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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Description
Pay Grade: O
Repost Please Do Not Reapply*****
Connect passion with purpose.
The Fulton County Board of Health provides a variety of services that help protect residents from health threats, increase access to health services to improve health outcomes and provide information that assists Fulton County citizens in living healthier lives.
The agency is seeking a highly qualified
Registered Dietitian
candidate for the position of
Director, of Nutrition
within the
Fulton County Board of Health
in the
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Division.
Job Responsibilities
Oversees, plans and directs the overall operation of a nutrition program. Establishes and implements policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates the program for compliance with established guidelines. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.
Assesses nutrition and diet-related health problems and available resources to determine present and forecast future needs
Determines the needs of the nutrition department or public health program for personnel, supplies, and equipment
Manages human resource and employee relations functions
Participates in developing agency health policy and assuring that food and nutrition-related issues are included
Participates in strategic planning, identifying programs and services that should have a nutrition component and integrates plans into the overall agency health plan and budget
Plans, directs, and implements a nutrition program and nutrition education programs
Reviews proposed legislation, guidelines, and standards by federal, state, and local organizations affecting nutrition services
Manages the development, implementation, and monitoring of standards for nutritional services.
Manages the development, implementation, or evaluation of training related to nutrition policies, procedures, standards, and compliance to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.
Manages the preparation of grant proposals and contracts to obtain funds for the expansion of nutritional services.
Manages budgeting of multiple sources of nutrition funding (i.e., WIC, Medicaid, third-party reimbursements, grant and contract funds) in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food & nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program and six (6) years of nutrition experience, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role and registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission and licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Nutrition (HCM041) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission
Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia
Two years of experience as a manager or supervisor
Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Fulton County Board of Health accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. Fulton County Board of Health will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.
As an employee of Fulton County Board of Health, in the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: fcboh.hr@dph.ga.gov
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.
District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected categories when making selections.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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