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NUTRITIONIST III SUPERVISOR

DIRECTOR, HOWARD COUNTY WIC PROGRAM

Recruitment #25-003550-0001

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Introduction

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045

POSITION DUTIES

This position provides direct supervision and programmatic oversight to the Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, including Nutrition Services and the Breastfeeding Peer Education Programs. This position serves as a community liaison and participates in local state and national committees and activities related to the WIC program. This position manages an annual budget of approximately $1.3 million combined for the WIC program and Breastfeeding Peer Counseling program.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework.
65% Administration of Howard County WIC Program
  • Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the Howard County WIC program including WIC Nutrition Services, Breastfeeding Peer Education programs, community outreach activities and vendor training/monitoring
  • Prepares annual program plans and reports per grant and Maryland Department of Health requirements
  • Manages and tracks annual budgets for WIC and the Breast-Feeding Peer Counseling programs of approximately $1.3 million combined.
  • Provides continuous assessment of the WIC population’s nutritional needs and recommends or initiates appropriate action
  • Provides technical consultation to professional and paraprofessional staff of the WIC program
  • Develops local program policies and procedures within the context of federal and state regulations to assure accessibility, quality and efficient program operations
  • Maintains knowledge of current regulations affecting program
  • Plans and implements orientation and in-service education for professional and paraprofessional staff of the WIC program
  • Promotes the use of interagency referral systems and other methods to assure continuity of nutritional care
  • Maintains, through subordinate staff, appropriate clinic scheduling
  • Ensures referrals to related Health Department programs
  • Reviews and approves purchases for the WIC program following local, State and Federal purchasing procedure
  • Collaborates with WIC Nutritionist on writing annual Nutrition Education Plan in compliance with Policy and Procedure 5.06 of the MD DHMH WIC Program Policy and Procedure Manual
  • Reviews with program nutritionist and CPA the justification for special formulas
  • Complies with standards for infection control and risk management
  • Participates in site reviews by the State Health Department and implements corrective actions
  • Maintains accurate timely records and confidentiality
  • Collaborates on special projects in the community to promote healthy childhood nutrition outcomes
  • Recruits program staff according to MDH guidelines
  • Attends WIC and other relevant training

25% Supervision

5% WIC Services

5% Other Duties as Assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Three years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services, one year of which must include experience in a public health or community setting.

Notes:

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

Desired qualifications: 
- One year of experience managing and promoting the Women, Infant and Children's (WIC) program and/or a public health nutrition program 
- Experience/Familiarity with Federal regulations related to managing public health programs 
- Experience developing budgets and tracking expenditures 
- Experience with staff recruitment, development and management
- Bilingual in Spanish

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Dietitian or Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 prior to permanent appointment.  A copy of your license or license number should be uploaded on your application.

2. Employees in this 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

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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



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