Nutritionist (Early Childhood Obesity Prevention ) Position in Pasadena, CA

Closing Date/Time:    Thu. 05/15/14 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary:    $28.33 - $35.42 Hourly
$2,266.58 - $2,833.22 Biweekly
$4,910.93 - $6,138.63 Monthly
$58,931.18 - $73,663.62 Annually
Job Type:    Full -Time
Location:    City of Pasadena, California
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Develops and completes outreach and recruitment action plans, needs assessment activities and monthly reports.

Attends program mandated trainings and meetings.

Provides support to Program Coordinator I.

Qualification Guidelines:
       Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. Example combinations include: bachelor's degree in Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition Science and two years of experience in nutrition counseling.

Core Competencies

The following list represents some of the core competencies for this position; see the job description for more detailed information:

Attention to Detail - Shows a high level of care and thoroughness in handling the details of the job. Checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Oral Communication Skills - Presents information clearly and in an organized manner.
Organizing and Planning Skills - Achieves goals through careful preparation and organization.
Time Management Ability - Prioritizes tasks with respect to importance and deadlines; consistently meets deadlines.
Written Communication Skills - Uses correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation. Presents information clearly and in an organized manner. Varies content, tone and style to suit the purpose and intended reader.
Leadership Ability - Creates a positive work environment in which all staff are motivated to do their best. Ensures that clear, challenging and attainable goals are set for a group and that these goals are aligned with the goals of the organization/department. Conveys confidence and optimism in the group's ability to overcome obstacles and accomplish its goals.
Teamwork - Understands his/her role on the team, yet does whatever is needed to make the team a success. Helps team members who need or ask for support or assistance. Puts team results ahead of personal success. Brings out the best in others on the team. Shares credit for group accomplishments.
Presentation Skill - Delivers clear, organized and persuasive messages. Delivers the right amount of information in the time given. Varies style and tone to fit the purpose and audience. 


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition including the nutritional problems of a variety of age, cultural, social and economic groups; applicable regulations and guidelines governing state and federally funded nutrition programs; principles of program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Ability to perform needs assessments; facilitate group discussions; conduct effective nutrition classes; work with a wide variety of socio-economic and ethnic groups; engage and collaborate with community partners; evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition programs; prepare clear, concise and complete reports and written correspondence; maintain accurate records; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations and businesses, commissions/committees, and City staff; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Special Requirements:
Selection Process
Please be sure to answer ALL of the supplemental questions completely.  The employment process will consist of an evaluation of training and experience and the most highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a written, oral, or performance examination. Probationary test period is one year..

Vacancies
As a result of the selection process, an eligible list of candidates will be established which will be used to fill this vacancy and other similar vacancies that may occur in future. There is currently one full-time position in the Public Health Department.

Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.