NY HELP No

Agency Health, Department of

Title Public Health Nutritionist 1 - 45343

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 22

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $79928 to $101197 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address Central NY Regional Office - CNY Family Health

217 S. Salina Street

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13202

Minimum Qualifications Public Minimum Qualifications (HELPS Program):A. You must be a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) currently registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.ANDB. you must have two years of full-time professional experience, after successful completion of the Registration Examination for Dietitians, in the field of nutrition or dietetics.Substitution: A Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Health, Public Health, Public Administration, Health (Care/Services) Administration, Nutrition Education, Health Education, Community Health, Health Care Policy and Management, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work/Social Welfare, Human and Social Services, Early Childhood Education, or Public Policy may be substituted for one year of experience.Candidates, please provide your Commission on Dietetic Registration certification number on your cover letter or resume, or a copy of your certification card, with your application.Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Nutritionist 1; OR New York State employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above Grade 20 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by meeting the Open Competitive minimum qualifications listed.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience working in a multi-faceted public health nutrition program. They will have excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and oral and written communication skills; knowledge of supplemental food programs and food insecurity; proficiency with computer skills; and the ability to work independently and as a team member, handling multiple priorities.

Duties Description The Central New York Regional Office provides oversight of Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) contracts with different funding sources. The Public Health Nutritionist (PHN) 1 has a critical role in maintaining Program integrity in the Central New York Area. The position’s primary responsibility is management of HPNAP contracts, to ensure that contractors appropriately address program deliverables, maintain fiscal integrity, and ensure that program services are provided in the most efficient and effective manner based on State and federal regulations. Duties will include conducting program reviews, reviewing budgets, overseeing expenditures and budget modifications, determining allowable expenses, and reviewing and approving all contract-related deliverables. The PHN 1 will also provide technical assistance to interpret and address questions on current policy and procedures and will provide technical assistance and training on administrative issues. They will act as a resource for food, nutrition, diet, and health information as needed and will supervise subordinate staff.

Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive or non-competitive appointment. Transfer candidates, you may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. Non-competitive appointment may be made under the NY HELPS program. NY HELPS waives Department of Civil Service examination requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.Travel to areas not served by public transportation is required (20%).Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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Name Human Resources Management Group, RMV/PHN1/45343/DON

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Rm 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference RMV/PHN1/45343/DON included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, RMV/PHN1/45343/DON, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.