Nutrition Technician Supervisor - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

1d•$62,095 - $101,206•Hybrid

About The Position

A Nutrition Technician Supervisor monitors compliance with nutrition program guidelines and coordinates nutritional education. Work of this class involves supervising nutrition technicians, aides and office support personnel. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and may be required to work weekends. Work is primarily performed in an office or clinic where normal working conditions are encountered but may involve visits to clients’ homes. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours in food and nutrition.
Two years of experience providing nutrition counseling.
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.
Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency.
Must complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint if selected for positions of trust.
Must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the basic principles of nutrition as applied to human growth and development.
Ability to inform and counsel individuals and groups regarding human nutrition.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals, public and private agency personnel and community groups.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and conduct small group nutrition education programs.
Ability to demonstrate and teach food selection and preparation.
Ability to maintain records and prepare narrative and statistical reports.