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125 East Court Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-5526
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WIC Program Nutritionist

Minimum Qualifications

In order for County Personnel to determine a candidate's eligibility for a position the applicant must document in writing on the application how they meet the minimum qualifications related to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a)  Possession of a Bachelors in human nutrition science; OR
 
(b)  Credentials as a Registered Dietitian (RD); OR
 
(b)  Any combination of education and experience equal to or greater than that specified in (a) above.
 
Guidance (NYS WIC Program Manual), Nutrition Support Staff and CPA’s (Competent Professional Authority), Section #1460: 4/08
 
If an applicant has a foreign degree he/she must provide a Foreign Academic Credential Evaluation Report prior to appointment.
 
Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State driver's license at the time of application and maintenance of such license for the duration of employment.

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY:

This opportunity is being announced with anticipated eligibility.  Applicants who are currently and actively enrolled in a qualifying degree program may apply, however, will only be considered for appointment if they have graduated by the time the appointment is being offered.  When the civil service examination comes up, those who remain actively enrolled in college will be admitted to the examination and those with a passing score will be marked as restricted if they have not obtained their degree by the time the list is established.  Once these candidates complete the requirements to be fully eligible, they may be considered for permanent appointment once they have demonstrated possession of a qualifying degree.  It is the candidate's responsibility to let Human Resources know when they are eligible by providing a transcript indicating that their degree has been conferred.