Public Health Nutrition Consultant
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- Location
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $69,086 - $104,959/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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. Apply now to help lead positive change in child nutrition.
Position Duties
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.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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.
Other Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- Yes
- No
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
- Yes
Assesses/identifies the nature and/or extent of issues that arise with nutrition program initiative needs for an identified health population within a school, worksite or community. Develops training plans, services, nutrition education goals, objectives and/or curricula for use by participating school districts, community agencies, worksites or clients, to address identified needs, non-compliance areas, and problems.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional experience administering or performing all aspects of assessing, analyzing and evaluating nutritional needs and program issues, and developing plans and services to meet those needs.
- B. I have experience ASSISTING others in the performance of this work behavior or doing limited aspects of it.
- C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience.
- Examples of the types of nutritional problems and needs you have experienced
- Types of training plan goals and/or services you developed to meet those needs
- The actual duties you performed
- Your level of responsibility at the time, e.g. administrator, work independently, provide direction and technical assistance to others, work under the guidance of others more experienced
Plans and conducts nutrition programs, training and workshops for schools, community agencies, and for the public, to promote healthy eating habits and the prevention of chronic diseases. Identifies and recommends best practices used throughout the state or recommended by the Federal government. Provides age-appropriate, culturally sensitive instruction that meets new and/or required State and Federal program guidelines. Provides information on available out-service staff development and training opportunities to School and Community Nutrition Programs' Supervisors.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional experience administering training or planning and conducting workshops to health care workers, the public, and community groups.
- B. I have experience ASSISTING others in the performance of this work behavior or doing limited aspects of it.
- C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to this behavior.
- D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The types of nutrition programs, trainings and workshops you have planned and implemented for schools, community agencies and the public
- Best practices you recommended or utilized.
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility
Prepares, reviews, edits, revises and approves pamphlets, instructional materials, and articles on nutrition for accuracy and applicability to nutritional programs, in some cases prior to publications with recommendation for changes. Develops effective teaching aids for meetings, conferences, the media, and presentations. Explains or interprets current nutrition research findings and their practical application to professionals and the public for the purpose of recommending procedures and developing outcome-based initiatives. Provides counseling, technical assistance, literature and information to individuals and groups associated with nutrition.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional experience reviewing, developing, organizing, preparing instructional materials, pamphlets, articles and teaching aids, and presenting this information to groups and individuals.
- B. I have experience ASSISTING others in the performance of this work behavior or doing limited aspects of it.
- C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The types of workshops you have developed and conducted
- The target audience and the scope.
- The types of pamphlets, instructional materials, articles on nutrition, and technical reports you reviewed or prepared for meetings, conferences, the media and presentations
- The types of counseling, literature and information you have provided to individuals and groups
- The types of counseling, information and/or research involved
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility (work independently, provide direction and technical assistance to others, work under the guidance of others more experienced).
Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of nutrition components in health and school programs, services or projects and compares these findings to accepted standards and guidelines. Prepares reports of findings to include recommendations for improvements in programs.
Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
- A. I have professional experience evaluating and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of nutrition components of a variety of nutrition programs.
- B. I have experience ASSISTING others in the performance of this work behavior or doing limited aspects of it.
- C. I have successfully completed graduate-level coursework related to this work behavior.
- D. I have no experience or training related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The evaluation methods used to collect data
- The types of reports you developed
- What standards and guidelines you compared your findings
- The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility (work independently, provide direction and technical assistance to others, work under the guidance of others more experienced).
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov