APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$49,777.92 to
$73,956.96
PAY GRADE: 35
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: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement and evaluate health services and activities; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards and other work groups.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) is located in Carson City within the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Child, Family, and Community Wellness - Women Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
This position is responsible for providing WIC nutrition service support and technical assistance to Nevada local WIC agencies. The position develops and implements policies and procedures, monitors local agencies for compliance with Federal and State requirements and provides technical assistance and training to program staff. The position will provide oversight of WIC program outreach, WIC nutrition risk assignment and resolution, and WIC special formula issuance and guidance. The HPS I is also responsible for providing direct nutrition counseling to high nutrition risk WIC participants if needed. The successful incumbent should have experience in program management, providing technical assistance and consultation in the areas of program administration; policy interpretation; direct nutrition education and/or breastfeeding support. A Registered/Licensed Dietitian credential or Dietetic Technician Registered is preferred. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health science, behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet agency, federal or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
Special Requirements
Some positions require a valid driver's license at time of appointment and as a condition of 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.
