DIRECTOR OF DIETETICS

Job Description and Duties

Under Direction of the Business Manager, the Director of Dietetics plans, coordinates, directs, and supervises all aspects of food service and dietary activities in the Nutritional Services department at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont. The Dietetics Director operates the Federal Child Nutrition Program in compliance with the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program regulations. 

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Working Conditions

Must possess the necessary physical, mental, and cognitive abilities to perform the highly specialized analytical work and essential duties of the position. Work environment is primarily performed in a standard office with artificial light and climate control. Work activities involve working in an office setting; sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating standard office equipment. Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information, read, write, and speak English.

** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed. **

** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 13, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. **

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered Dietitian Credential License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM . Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Director of Dietetics Exam.

The Exam Bulletin can be viewed on the Department of Veterans Affairs website:

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

This position requires the incumbent to work independently and cooperatively with others; demonstrate good working skills, maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment. 

• Create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

• Ability to exercise initiative, independence, and manage personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
• Must maintain Registered Dietitian Credential.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.