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City of Jacksonville Dietitian Coordinator in Jacksonville, Florida
Dietitian Coordinator
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Dietitian Coordinator
Salary
$59,086.17 - $62,040.48 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Civil Service
Job Number
2024-06020
Department
PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS
Opening Date
05/28/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking a Dietitian Coordinator.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
This is professional work in developing and implementing nutrition and dietetic services. The work requires a basic understanding and application of the theories, principles, and practices of nutrition and dietetics usually gained through degree granting schools, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Contacts require skills in understanding, influencing and communicating with others and are important in providing services to program participants. The work is is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities, or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work is performed in an office environment. The physical demands consist mainly of moving from one work location to another, sitting, or standing at a work station for extended periods of time, and may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 pounds. Operates a vehicle and standard office equipment such as personal computers using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, peripheral and electronic devices, copiers and calculators. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to practices and procedures covered by precedents and well-defined policies and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness and adherence to methods, standards and policies.
Examples of Work
Plans, organizes and conducts a nutrition program to meet the nutritional health needs of the group served by the program.
Coordinates program services with other nutrition and health service organizations and provides information and referral to program participants.
Conducts training programs for nutrition program staff and volunteers.
Prepares nutrition education newsletters and pamphlets for program participants.
Provides nutrition counseling and develops individual nutrition plans for program participants.
Forms partnerships with community organizations as well as food vendors/restaurants.
Reviews proposed menus to determine whether meals meet federal and state guidelines and revises as necessary.
Maintains required records on services and participants for preparation of reports.
Monitors meal sites and catering service for conformance with state and federal guidelines and resolves problems with delivery or serving of meals.
Makes presentations at meal sites on food and nutrition topics.
Analyzes present and projected nutrition service needs and provides input on evaluation of the effectiveness of the nutrition program.
Interacts with program participants regularly to receive feedback and suggestions for program improvement.
Maintains accurate and up to date nutrition-related records .
Operates motor vehicles.
Operates standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and related applications.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics.
Knowledge of objectives, practices and procedures of nutrition programs.
Knowledge of principles and practices of food service administration.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies governing the nutrition program.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to plan, organize and conducts programs that meet the health needs of the group served by the program.
Ability to form partnerships with community organizations as well as food vendors/restaurants.
Ability to work effectively with outside dietary vendors (I.E. GA Foods)
Ability to work with procurement and assist in bids to food vendors.
Ability to plan, organize and conduct a nutrition program.
Ability to instruct and train employees, volunteers and program participants.
Ability to develop individual program plans based upon participant needs.
Ability to analyze nutrition service needs and evaluate programs.
Ability to read, understand and apply written materials pertaining to nutrition and dietetics.
Ability to provide cooking classes and demonstrate nutritional principles to large groups of the public
Ability to prepare nutrition education materials.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and related applications.
Ability to operate motor vehicles.
Ability to make presentations before groups.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or food management and two years of experience in nutrition, dietetics, food science or food service administration is required.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Must possess and maintain license by the Florida Department of Health as a dietitian/nutritionist and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a dietitian.
CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained.
A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Probationary period for this class is six (6) months.
Must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services or Elder Affairs.
This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment and random drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (Directive 0401).
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Transcripts, Resume, Driver License and FL Department of Health ad Dietitian/nutritionist and registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration as a dietitian is required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $59,086.17-$62,040.48. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution with a major in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or food management?
Yes
No
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have two years of experience in nutrition, dietetics, food science or food service administration?
Yes
No
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Do you possess a license by the Florida Department of Health as a dietitian/nutritionist and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a dietitian? A copy of certification is required with your application.
Yes
No
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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Are you able to pass a background screening on a local, state and federal level as required by the State of Florida Children and Family Services?
Yes
No
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Do you understand CPR and First Aid Certification is required within six months of appointment and must be maintained?
Yes
No
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Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)?
Yes, I have read and understand the statement above.
No
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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Resume, License and copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
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City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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