Public Health Program Coordinator - (Nutrition)

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Kind of Work
Highly responsible professional work with public health programs.

The incumbent will oversee the Special Supplemental Nutrition program for women, infants and children (WIC) grant and coordinate WIC activities to meet program requirements. Additional duties may include but are not limited to:

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Staff development

• Collaboration with community members and organizations
• Assigning and directing the work of other staff in area of specialty
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing clinic activities and nutrition services.This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2022. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.83 - $43.94 per hour.

Please note: The current vacancy is a part-time position (FTE .5). The incumbent will office out of the Duluth, Hibbing, Ely or Virginia based on the applicant's location preference.

Distinguishing Features of Work
An employee in this class is responsible for administering public health programs, grants and contracts. Duties include managing health intervention programs; evaluating program outcomes and implementing improvements; participating in the local public health assessment and planning process; assisting with the development and evaluation of staff core competencies. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; move about; reach; talk/speak; customer/public contact; and clients with behavioral challenges. FREQUENT: Near, midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; visual accommodation; color vision; hear up to 20 feet; climb stairs; feel; grasp/handle; rotate neck; sit; stand; stoop/bend; walk; turn wrists; work alone or with others; work inside; work outside and driving. OCCASIONAL: Lift up to 20 pounds; use fingers; kneel; reach above shoulder; squat; twist at waist; blood-borne pathogens; slippery surfaces; and work around others.

Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition or a closely related field AND five (5) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition or a closely related field AND three (3) years full-time paid verifiable professional experience in nutrition.
• Current licensure or certification as a Registered Dietician OR a Minnesota Licensed Dietician OR a Minnesota Licensed Nutritionist.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

RATING SYSTEM:
Supplemental Questions will be 60% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-13.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

Experience & Training will be 40% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:
February 1, 2023 - Applicant screening will begin.
Week of February 13, 2023 - Supplemental questions scoring to be completed
Week of February 13, 2023 - Experience & Training to be completed
Week of February 27, 2023 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.83 - $37.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

Salary : $31 - $44