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Initial Posting Date
10/03/2024
Application Deadline
10/14/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$5,749 - $8,369
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Dietitian 2 (Salem) Underfill opportunity
Job Description
Dietitian 2 – Underfill opportunity
ODOC Headquarters (Salem)
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections has a Dietitian 2, Food Service Administration opening. This position will be stationed at ODOC Headquarters in Salem, Oregon and is approved to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work. This position will also require traveling throughout the state. The intent of this recruitment is to fill the vacancy with a fully qualified Dietitian 2. However, there is an option to underfill with a Dietitian 1. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. This recruitment maybe used to fill future vacancies.
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
About The Job – Your Role
This position will also work closely with the Food Service Administrator, assisting to implement direction and policy for the Food Service operations in the department. May act as an agency liaison with media regarding nutrition issues; may represent Oregon Department of Corrections at local, state and national committees and meetings.
This position manages the nutrition program for the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) facilities and will certify a statewide cycle menu for both standard and therapeutic diets for AICs housed in the ODOC. This position has a unique level of technical expertise that is critical to the success of the agency. The dietitian directly influences management decisions within the agency regarding the nutrition program. Management and peers rely on this positions’ level of technical guidance when making decisions regarding nutritional makeup of the menus, menu costing and the dietary program. Other responsibilities include assisting the FSA in the writing of food specifications and evaluation of food vendor products and coordination of food-service audits. This position is a contributor in the evaluation of food-service operations through audits, which involve annual inspections in the areas of budget, sanitation, safety, security and menu compliance, through the team process. This position also provides direction, training, consultation and technical assistance to food service programs in the areas of menus, portion control, nutrition and therapeutic and religious diets. This position performs dietetic related research and is the nutrition expert for the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
Note: Some positions may require additional related certification or licensure. These will be identified by the hiring agency at the time of recruitment based on the specific needs of the position being filled.
Requested Skills
Working Conditions
This position will require to travel throughout the state visiting the 12 institutions. Occasionally may work in close contact with Adults in Custody in an institution and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. You could be exposed to high noise levels, and extreme temperature changes. Potential for staff injury is high, may be exposed to harmful chemicals, and subjected to other hazards associated in accomplishment of assigned duties at minimum, medium and maximum security facilities. May be required to work extended hours and travel overnight.
About The Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people, free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Maria Arellano, [email protected]
Reference Number: Req-166638
10/03/2024
Application Deadline
10/14/2024
Agency
Department of Corrections
Salary Range
$5,749 - $8,369
Position Type
Employee
Position Title
Dietitian 2 (Salem) Underfill opportunity
Job Description
Dietitian 2 – Underfill opportunity
ODOC Headquarters (Salem)
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections has a Dietitian 2, Food Service Administration opening. This position will be stationed at ODOC Headquarters in Salem, Oregon and is approved to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work. This position will also require traveling throughout the state. The intent of this recruitment is to fill the vacancy with a fully qualified Dietitian 2. However, there is an option to underfill with a Dietitian 1. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. This recruitment maybe used to fill future vacancies.
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
About The Job – Your Role
This position will also work closely with the Food Service Administrator, assisting to implement direction and policy for the Food Service operations in the department. May act as an agency liaison with media regarding nutrition issues; may represent Oregon Department of Corrections at local, state and national committees and meetings.
This position manages the nutrition program for the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) facilities and will certify a statewide cycle menu for both standard and therapeutic diets for AICs housed in the ODOC. This position has a unique level of technical expertise that is critical to the success of the agency. The dietitian directly influences management decisions within the agency regarding the nutrition program. Management and peers rely on this positions’ level of technical guidance when making decisions regarding nutritional makeup of the menus, menu costing and the dietary program. Other responsibilities include assisting the FSA in the writing of food specifications and evaluation of food vendor products and coordination of food-service audits. This position is a contributor in the evaluation of food-service operations through audits, which involve annual inspections in the areas of budget, sanitation, safety, security and menu compliance, through the team process. This position also provides direction, training, consultation and technical assistance to food service programs in the areas of menus, portion control, nutrition and therapeutic and religious diets. This position performs dietetic related research and is the nutrition expert for the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
- A Bachelor’s degree that includes coursework that satisfies acceptance criteria for Dietetic internship AND completion of required dietetics coursework and supervised practice through a Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship or a Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Nutrition in Dietetics; AND
- Active status as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; AND
- Three (3) years of work experience as a Registered Dietitian.
Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:
- A Bachelor’s degree that includes coursework that satisfies acceptance criteria for Dietetic internship AND completion of required dietetics coursework and supervised practice through a Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship or a Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education and Nutrition in Dietetics; AND
- Active status as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; OR
- Must be registered as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration for at least six months of hire date.
Note: Some positions may require additional related certification or licensure. These will be identified by the hiring agency at the time of recruitment based on the specific needs of the position being filled.
Requested Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Develop educational materials, conduct training and presentations, evaluate, and provide follow-up assistance to staff and AICs in the areas of general nutrition
- Review and certify seasonal menu to assure that federal, state and ODOC nutritional guidelines are met
- Modify menus in accordance with budget requirements, calorie needs, and product availability
- Develop and evaluate standard and specialized recipes
- Educate on general nutrition and train on proper preparation of special dietary needs
- Calculate nutrient levels, update recipes and enter new food products in the menu software program
- Work with a menu software program to produce menu cost reports and other reports
- Develop secondary menus for work camps, sack lunches, religious diets, and meat alternative
- Inspects meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance
- Interpret and apply state and federal rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Possess valid ServSafe certification or must obtain in 6 months of being hired
- Possess Oregon Driver’s License
- You must include a cover letter no more than 2 pages in length, answering the following:
- Why you want to work with us and why you feel you would be a good fit for our organization.
Working Conditions
This position will require to travel throughout the state visiting the 12 institutions. Occasionally may work in close contact with Adults in Custody in an institution and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. You could be exposed to high noise levels, and extreme temperature changes. Potential for staff injury is high, may be exposed to harmful chemicals, and subjected to other hazards associated in accomplishment of assigned duties at minimum, medium and maximum security facilities. May be required to work extended hours and travel overnight.
About The Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system, welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people, free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
- And more
- After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
- Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
- The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
- Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
- Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
- A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
- A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Maria Arellano, [email protected]
Reference Number: Req-166638
- Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.
- Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.
- ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
- This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
- This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.
