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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROFESSIONAL - Nutrition Education Professional
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $57,503.52 to  $86,109.12  PAY GRADE: 39
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Agriculture
Division: Food and Nutrition
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 05.232
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 31249
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 04/27/2017
Close Date: 07/05/2017
Recruiter:
   CARL CHISAM
   Phone: **None**
   Email: cchisam@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Education Programs Directors, Supervisors, and Professionals assist and foster the growth of early childhood, pre-K, K-12, postsecondary, adult, and related education programs throughout Nevada by providing technical assistance, training, and oversight.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The Nutrition Program Professional administers the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) throughout the State of Nevada in public or private schools and/or nonprofit camps, nonprofit organizations, charitable institutions, community and faith-based organizations, homeless shelters and other institutions which are licensed or approved to provide services. Responsibilities include interpreting and implementing Federal regulations and state statues to evaluate applications to participate and assure program compliance; planning, organizing, and conducting workshops and online training; nutrition education and menu planning; and initiating outreach to communities and professional organizations to market and expand the programs. Positions in Food & Nutrition require certification as a Registered Dietician or Level 3 Certification from the School Nutrition Association within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    An earned Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, education, English, math, nutrition, psychology, science, sociology, statistics, or related field and one year of professional experience in an educational program area; OR Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, education, English, math, nutrition, psychology, science, sociology, statistics, or related field and two years of professional experience in an educational program area.
Special Requirements
    Positions may be required to work on evenings and weekends.
    Positions require statewide travel.
    Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Positions in Food & Nutrition require certification as a Registered Dietician or Level 3 Certification from the School Nutrition Association within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
2) Please describe your experience in managing federal grant programs, such as the USDA Nutrition Programs (including child nutrition and/or community food programs) or other related.
3) Please describe your experience in setting up and/or evaluating food service systems. Also describe your experience OR education in food service management.
4) Please describe any experience you have in training adults and conducting nutrition education initiatives with varied populations (children, adults, groups).
5) Please describe any experience you have in reviewing financial records.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
7251 Amigo St,
Suite 120
Las Vegas, NV 89119

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