Nutrition Specialist

Position Summary :

Reads, interprets, and analyzes documents such as menus, nutritional facts, safety and sanitation procedures and compliance documents.

This position has been classified as Safety Sensitive in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and / or the Department of Transportation (DOT), and Board Policy G-37-R3 Medical Marijuana & Safety Sensitive Positions Regulation.

All candidates selected for hire or transferred into a Safety Sensitive position must undergo and pass a pre-employment drug screen before being hired or transferred.

Employees holding safety-sensitive positions may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

Essential Duties :

Assists and supports the overall management and operations of the district's School Nutrition Services (SNS) Department.

Establishes Student Nutrition Program as a resource for expertise in the development and presentation of nutrition education materials and activities.

Serves as a community resource in the area of nutrition education to parents, students, health service and other civic groups.

Conducts nutrition education classes at all levels for all schools.

Assesses customer preferences, industry trends, and current research to plan menus that encourages participation in the Student Nutrition Program.

Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and assists training of all SNS staff.

Monitors, researches, writes and applies for grants and opportunities.

Provides technical assistance and training for OKCPS employees and community.

Plans, develops, coordinates, conducts and assists marketing initiatives of school nutrition.

Develops nutrition articles for local and national media and into the District's website.

Develops spreadsheets, tables, graphics and reports.

Conducts Summer Food Service Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program

Initiates Afterschool Snack Program and assists managing the Supper Program

Monitors Child and Adult Care Facility Program

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities Required) :

Bachelor's Degree in public health nutrition, dietetics, or food and nutrition required.

Five (5) or more years of relevant experience.

Ability to write reports and to maintain records accurately.

Applicants must have the ability to speak effectively and to present accurate information to customers, employees, and to the general public.

Knowledge and experience with implementing special dietary needs menus

Knowledge and experience with menu planning and nutrition education

Knowledge and experience with software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, or comparable application)

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities Preferred) :

Registered Dietitian preferred.

Current licensure in the State of Oklahoma preferred.

Classroom teaching experience is helpful.

Physical / Mental Requirements :

Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer

Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties

Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone

Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 50 pounds

Sitting for prolonged periods of time

May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines

Work Environment :

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment