Posting number: 25X032
Department: Health
Job classification: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST IV (SR-22)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Health, Nutrition
Please be advised that the hiring process for this position is part of the Department of Health’s Hiring Innovation for Rapid Employment (HIRE) Pilot Project. The Pilot Project will defer the traditional screening of applications for minimum qualifications until after a selection has been made. Therefore, the referral of an application to the hiring manager and the opportunity to interview for the position do not indicate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, nor do they guarantee employment. If selected for the role, a comprehensive review of the application packet will occur to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. If the selectee is deemed qualified, a conditional offer will be issued.
This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Health
The position is located on the Island of OAHU
Level II $4,725 to $5,753 per month (SR-18, Step D to I)
Level III $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)
Level IV $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)
The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this civil service recruitment to the Department of Health.
Level II: Under the immediate supervision of a higher-level Public Health Nutritionist, performs a variety of direct service, education, and consultation work in public health nutrition; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Level III: Provides direct and indirect nutrition services including diet counseling and nutrition assessment in a specialized clinic of a statewide public health nutrition project; develops, implements and evaluates a nutrition education plan for clinic participants; in a developmental capacity, plans, develops and conducts a program of nutrition education and consultation to other professionals and the public in a geographic area; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Level IV: Plans, develops, conducts, and evaluates a program of nutrition education and consultation services in an assigned geographical area; or provides direct nutrition services and nutrition education and consultation in a highly specialized program area independently; and performs other related duties as assigned.
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek.
Level II: A bachelor’s degree with a major in food and nutritional science, community nutrition, or clinical and community dietetics, from an accredited college or university in a curriculum including field work or internship which would render the graduate eligible to take the American Dietetic Association registration examination.
Level III, IV: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health nutrition, or in applied human nutrition with course work in public or community health (biostatistics, epidemiology, health administration and health planning), and eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
Level II: none;
Level III: none;
Level IV: One year of progressively responsible professional nutrition experience in a public health program, agency, or setting which involved: (1) assessing needs, planning and evaluating nutrition services, educating the public in the promotion of positive health through good nutrition, prevention of chronic disease and rehabilitation of the sick, individually or in groups, conducting in-service education or workshops for professionals and paraprofessionals; or (2) working as a nutrition consultant to other professionally trained individuals such as, physicians, nurses, social workers and teachers.
License: Some positions may require a valid driver’s license. Please attach a copy to your application.
Substitution of Education for Experience: The education requirement for Public Health Nutritionist Ill, IV, V, and VI will be deemed to have been met by an applicant possessing the education requirement established for Public Health Nutritionist II and one and one-half (1-1/2) years of experience as described in Specialized Experience above.
LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires that all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
Complete Application Packet at: https://health.hawaii.gov/employment/job-opportunities/
Recruitment deadlines are continuous.
Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawai'i are always looking for talented individuals to help improve the services that the people of Hawai'i depend on every day.
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