Public Health Nutrition Consultant

Do you want your advanced professional consultative and educational work in the field of public health nutrition to help ensure children receive free, nutritious meals even when school is not in session? Apply for this Public Health Nutrition Consultant role with the Department of Education's Food & Nutrition/Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Nutrition Education team. With us, you will collaborate with other compassionate and dedicated professionals to develop, implement, and provide training programs and technical assistance that support Commonwealth schools, program sponsors, and other stakeholders in achieving our shared goals. Take your career to the next level and contribute to programs that provide the students we serve with the continued nutrition and social and physical development opportunities they need to return to school ready to learn!

In this position, you will provide input and support for the direction of nutrition education and training programs in child nutrition issues for public and private schools, childcare providers, summer food service sponsors, non-profit organizations, and other internal and external customers. This includes providing support to expand participation in the Child Nutrition Programs and training new and returning.

Key responsibilities of this role involve collaborating and coordinating with colleagues to support the development, implementation, and administration of federal requirements such as Local Wellness Policy, Meal Patterns, Nutrition Standards, Smart Snacks, Professional Standards, and meal modifications for disabilities. You will develop and implement a training plan for Child Nutrition Programs and deliver nutrition education and training in Commonwealth schools, as well as provide direction and support for electronic school food service software systems. Work also involves reviewing and interpreting nutritional and health education research to ensure programs are outcomes-based and responsive to the needs of the people we serve.

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.
• The selected candidates must relocate to Pennsylvania prior to starting employment.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. Staff is currently required to report to the office in Harrisburg on Thursday each week, and as needed. 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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

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.

• 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.