Chief Nutritionist

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
PN: 32819
Division: Human Services
Section: Chronic Disease- DAWN Centers
Location: 6719 W. Montgomery
Workdays & Hours: M-F, Alternate Saturday*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises daily activities of staff of the Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network- DAWN satellite locations, including work assignments, employee counseling, performance evaluation, employee hiring, development and training.
• Manages site financial operations, including grant management, budgeting, cost projections, procurement, inventory, and expenditure control.
• Designs, plans, implements, and evaluate the Diabetes Awareness and Wellness Network- DAWN Nutrition component, such as writing goals, objectives, program protocols, standards, establishing quality assessment and controlling policies and procedures across all locations.
• Monitors and evaluates the impact of the nutrition component in the DAWN centers and across the Office of Chronic Disease, Health Education, and Wellness.
• Coordinates and integrates nutrition education services with other operating programs.
• Coordinates and supervises clinical experience and internships for undergraduate and post-graduate students, and dietetics students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with civic, industry, educational, research, governmental, medical care and other agencies concerned with public health and nutrition.
• Provides specialized nutrition consulting services and handles special projects as required.
• Develops and ensures the delivery of program specific training as needed.
• Serves as the internal subject matter expert for community-based nutrition education and food access.
• Supports and participates in other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. EDUCATION
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a closely related field with case work in public health (epidemiology, health administration, health planning), and a professional certification/license is required.
EXPERIENCE
Five years of experience in the field of nutrition and/or dietetics in a progressively responsible administrative or supervisory position are required.
Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or closely related field may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
License:
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• Diabetes education experience preferred
• Certified Diabetes Educator certification preferred
• Masters Degree in Public Health or Nutrition/Dietetics preferred
• Registered Dietitian (RD)/ Licensed Dietitian (LD) required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) reading, writing and speaking preferred.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
This position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
GRANT FUND POSITION
Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Employment Type: Full Time