Nutrition and Administrative Services Consultant

Nutrition & Administrative Services Consultant – Public Health Nutritionist (20014180) (260006CT)

Organization

Health

Agency Contact Name and Information: K. Williams. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly.

Unposting Date

Sep 6, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Health Department Building

246 North High Street 1st Floor

Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $32.69

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill

Public Health

Technical Skills: Program Management

Professional Skills: Consultation, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

Agency Overview

Nutrition & Administrative Services Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC helps eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants, and children up to 5 years of age. ODH is seeking a Nutrition and Administrative Services (NAS) Consultant to deliver and monitor nutrition services of the Ohio WIC program. This position serves as consultant in areas of certification, nutrition education, food issuance, administration, financial management, computer system functions, and vendor relations for an assigned number of local WIC projects. Duties will include:

• Providing nutrition and administrative consultation and technical assistance to local projects in person and/or by telephone
• Clarifying and interpreting program standards, policies, and procedures to WIC directors, health care professionals who assist local projects (e.g., nurses, nutritionists, physicians), and relevant officials (e.g., health commissioners, agency directors)
• Coordinating services with other programs within ODH and with other state agencies
• Reviewing local projects program plans, grant applications, budgets, action plans, and nutrition education plans for compliance with State WIC policy
• Making recommendations for funding approval/disapproval, staffing levels, and writing special grant conditions
• Planning and conducting State WIC sponsored training sessions (e.g., new health professional training, specialized classes) for local project staff
• Monitoring the nutrition component in local WIC projects to ensure that persons who are enrolled are at nutritional risk, that appropriate counseling and education are provided, and that appropriate food packages are prescribed
• Participating in development of goals, objectives, and activities for the WIC State Plan and the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant application as assigned
• Participating in development of related workshops and planning groups to improve overall coordination of service delivery to mothers and children

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is an hourly position, with a pay range of 12 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Requires current licensure as dietitian as issued by State Medical Board per Section 4759.06 of Ohio Revised Code; must be able to provide own transportation.

*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Undergraduate or higher degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Local, state, or federal WIC program experience
• Experience providing technical assistance to grantees including fiscal consultation
• Experience writing, reviewing, and interpreting policies and procedures
• Experience in creating, delivering, and evaluating trainings
• Experience creating and reviewing nutrition education resources
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations
• Certified Lactation Consultant/Specialist or similar

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active work record.

Job Skills: Public Health

Technical: Program Management

Professional: Consultation, Critical Thinking, Responsiveness, Strategic Thinking, Time Management

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule ($32.69/hr.), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($34.35/hr.) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.