Allegheny County Government Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $22.43 - $34.20 Hourly
Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM .143 (24.247 1-2023)
Department: HHS/CLINICAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 05/01/2025
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in Clinical Services/Women, Infants & Children (WIC), Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, plans, develops, implements, and conducts programs providing professional nutrition services.

• Plans, implements, conducts, and evaluates programs providing various nutrition services such as nutrition assessment, counseling, and education. Supervises subordinate staff.
• Develops and implements the nutrition education component of public health programs. Conducts studies of local nutritional needs and resources.
• Provides advice, consultation, and guidance to human service providers, community organizations, and individuals regarding nutrition. Researches, prepares, and presents reports on nutrition and related health topics. Researches and responds to requests and inquiries from the public and staff.
• Assists in developing grant proposals and justifications. Prepares and administers program budgets.

Examples of Other Duties
May perform other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field
plus
at least three years' professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.
(Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.)
Licenses and Certificates
Current registration as a Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association and licensure as a Nutritionist by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice are required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, Class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nutritionist I - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience with professional and support staff.
Bilingual skills.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
New employees are strongly encouraged to get COVID-19 vaccination.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification may entail travel to various sites throughout the County.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02
Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03
Select the option that best describes your education and/or experience.

• I have a bachelor's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field; plus at least three years' professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.
• I have a master's degree in nutrition, nutrition education, dietetics, or a related field; plus at least one year professional experience in human nutrition or dietetics.
• I have a doctorate degree in nutrition, nutition education, dietetics, or a related field.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

04
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and dates(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you do not have this experience, respond by entering N/A in the space below.
05
Supervision Supervision means that you have experience administering disciplinary actions and conducting performance evaluations. Your supervisory experience must be on a consistent basis. Filling in for a manager when they are absent or as needed does not constitute as full supervision of staff. How many years' experience do you have working in a supervisory capacity in the field? Provide your job title, the name of the employer for whom you do or did this work, and the beginning and ending dates of your experience, using a month/year format. This work experience must appear on your application.
06
Do you have experience counseling pregnant and postpartum women?

• Yes
• No

07
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" in the space below.
08
Do you have experience with breast-feeding promotion and support?

• Yes
• No

09
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering "N/A" in the space below.
10
Do you possess current registration as a Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association?

• Yes
• No

11
Are you licensed as a Nutritionist by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice?

• Yes
• No

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If you ans