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INFORMATICS, FOOD SERVICE AND CLINICAL DIETITIAN

NUTRITIONIST I

Recruitment #24-003331-0002

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Introduction


Mission statement: To transform young people’s lives, create safer communities, and forge more equitable systems through community-based partnerships that hold youth accountable while building on their strengths and support systems.

Vision Statement: Providing pathways to success for youth and families through partnerships across Maryland.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

GRADE

15

LOCATION OF POSITION

HQ- Health Services Unit – Food and Nutrition 
217 E. Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! 

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of Informatics, Food Service, and Clinical Dietitian, so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS! 

Act as the clinical dietitian/nutritionist for the Department in all matters involving nutritional therapy. Provide clinical nutrition consultations and medical nutrition therapy to youth, and support nursing and medical staff with expert nutritional assistance. Annually develop and coordinate two four-week cycle menus that comply with the USDA School Lunch and School Breakfast Child Nutrition Program, Current Dietary Guidelines and the applicable Dietary Reference Intakes for the population served. Assist the Director of Food and Nutrition Service in the administrative details required to implement the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program at all residential sites operated by the Department of Juvenile Services. Manage the software program for planning menus and complying with USDA rules and regulations for School Lunch and School Breakfast.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Determined by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice under the licensing requirements for Nutritionists and Dietitians.

Experience: One year of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Community Health or Nutrition for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Dietitian and Nutritionist classification or Dietitian and Nutritionist specialty codes in the Dietitian field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications: 
  • Possession of a ServSafe Manager certification within the past three years 
  • Experience with implementation of the USDA School Lunch and School Breakfast Program and federal Child Nutrition Program regulations. 
  • Experience passing Maryland State Department of Education Audits on School Lunch and School Breakfast Federal Child Nutrition Program compliance. 
  • Experience using the Health-E-Pro software to analyze menus for compliance with USDA School Lunch and School Breakfast Guidelines.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current licenseas a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 prior to permanent appointment.

2. Employees in the classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your completed application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for one (1) year. The resulting certified eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill similar positions of the same classification in this or other State agencies.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire.

Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may email or mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the address below or fax a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to the fax number below. If you choose to fax or use regular mail, you must include on each page of the attachment your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number located at the top of the bulletin, and the last 4 digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date for this recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services   
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit   
Attn: Jakiraman Jones, Recruitment #24-003331-0002   
217 E. Redwood Street  
Baltimore, MD 21202
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DJS Office of Human Resources at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

Bilingual applicants are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.



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