Public Health Nutritionist II - ADHS

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST II
Division of Public Health Services/Public Health Prevention Services

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Location: 150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Grade: 21
Class Code: ACV77521
Requisition #: DHSRXM43995
Salary Range: $39,983-54,069
Issue Date: July 3, 2008
Apply By: July 11, 2008


The Position: Is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating statewide nutrition education programs for the Arizona Nutrition Network. Develops procedures and standards for materials and methods of nutrition education provided by the USDA Food stamp Nutrition Education an Food Stamp offices, by AHCCCS providers, and in approved retail grocery stores. Review, select, and develop nutrition education protocols for statewide use, and write nutrition education messages for statewide distribution and social marketing campaigns. Performs management evaluation and quality assurance site visits; provide on-site consultation, technical assistance and training; and evaluate Federal and State programs to determine compliance with standards and continued eligibility for public funding. Performs other duties as related.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of Nutrition Programs; understanding and implementation of local, state and federal laws and regulations for nutrition and health care as related to Federal and State Nutrition programs. Knowledge of the components of a larger-scale nutrition education program; knowledge of current concepts in effective nutrition and health delivery programs; theories and practical application of program planning design and implementation as related to Nutrition Programs; Skills in computer programs; word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and presentation; analytical decision making; communication; social marketing; evaluation of population based nutrition programs. Ability to demonstrate written and verbal fluency in Spanish is preferred. Requires degree in Nutrition or in Public Health with an emphasis in nutrition plus an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association is most likely route to acquiring needed KSAs. Must meet credential requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to be a Registered Dietitian.

To Apply for DHS jobs you must apply on-line, go to www.azstatejobs.gov, click “Search for Jobs”. Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered in this website – resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted. Computers will be available at Arizona Department of Administration, 100 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, Az for building a resume; DHS will also have one available for walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources office at 602 542-1085.

The Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Tobacco-Free Campus.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Arizona Department of Health Services will make reasonable accommodation(s) during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability and/or make this announcement available in an alternative format. Please contact the Staffing Unit at 542-1085 by the "APPLY BY" date of this announcement to request an accommodation(s) or an alternative format for this announcement.
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