Community Nutritionist

Salary: $47,865.00 - $55,062.00 Annually Location: Towson, MD Job Type: MERIT Department: HHS/CLINICAL SERVICES Responsibilities Oversees and delivers various nutrition related services, including nutrition education, consultation and assessment to individuals, families, and groups for public health, nutrition, and food service programs. Supervises a team of community nutrition assistants and clerks. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of the team. Completes performance evaluations. Participates in the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of nutrition education programs. Develops and distributes educational materials such as pamphlets, audio‑visual aids, displays and reports. Prepares and presents lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and other nutrition education presentations. Researches, prepares and presents reports on nutrition and related health topics. Researches and responds to requests and inquiries from the public and staff. Inspects and evaluates group care facilities. Provides advice, consultation, and guidance regarding nutrition and related matters such as food preparation, purchase and storage. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, foods, nutrition, education, biochemistry, home economics, health services, health education, or a related field. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required. Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education: Applicants must submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants. Benefits Full‑time employees will receive health insurance (medical, prescription, dental, and vision), retirement participation in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), paid leave (sick, vacation, personal, holidays, bereavement, jury, and military), employee assistance programs, and other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and educational assistance. Additional benefits are available for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments and may be reviewed annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr