Dietitian (or RD eligible)

About the Position
The purpose of this position is to provide the service of a Registered Dietitian which assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates current diets used in the food service operations of MCSO.  Also monitors and ensures food service practices are in compliance to the guidelines of the USDA, FDA and HACCP.
 
About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
 Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency.  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  We come together as a team to support and provide public safety. We are OneMCSO – become one with us!We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
 
Education 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

 
Other Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or be eligible for Registered Dietitian (RD) credentials. Eligible candidates must successfully pass the national RD exam within six (6) months of hire. 

 
Training with the exception of Arizona driver’s license to be provided on-the-job:
 

• FEMA NIMS – IS100 AND 700
• OSHA training
• ADP payroll training
• PREA training
• A valid Arizona driver’s license 
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass an extensive background review. 

 
Our Preferred Candidate has

• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian

 The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position. 

• Plans the menus for all the MCSO facilities
• Consults with the Production Supervisors and the Commander to see if changes need to be made to the menu due to equipment availability, donated goods, and special buy products in order to reduce food costs
• Distributes menus to each facility
• Analyzes the menus and submit report to the Medical Director of Correctional Health Services
• Conducts inspections and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance
• Oversees the preparation of diet meals and vegetarian meals
• Counsels inmates and provide general diet information to inmates
• Assess special needs of inmates, review medical chart and maintain the data
• Implements instant changes to the menu as a result of specials buys and donated products
• Educates and instructs Food Services staff to make the special diets as required
• Prepares specific diet sheets
• Revise and update the Diet Manual
• Writes new policy and revise old policy
• Assists in preparation of inmate grievances
• Trains new employees
• Responds to inquiries from MCSO health care providers, detention officer and other staff relating to meal planning and available diets
• Assists the Food Services staff in cost control measures; writes reports; gather research data to monitor trends
• Maintains registration as a dietitian
• Be present at work site to perform any/all assigned duties that are scheduled and/or assigned by the Supervisor or Commander

 
Working Conditions 
Must work effectively and safely in a high security environment.
 
Work is performed:

• Indoors
• Rarely outdoors, in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees
• Rarely exposed to chemical/fumes
• Rarely exposed to smoke/dust, or wet/damp areas
• Rarely in confined areas and using stairs, ladders or dim lighting
• Frequently exposed to bright lighting and high noise levels

 Physical Environment:

• Sitting, standing and walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Speaking, hearing, seeing, and reading
• Distinguishing colors
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Twisting, climbing, and
• Wearing protective gear
• Lifting floor to waist 10 pounds
• Lifting waist to shoulder 10 pounds
• Lifting shoulder to overhead of 10 pounds
• Carrying a weight of 10 pounds for a varied distance of 30 feet
• Pushing/pulling a weight of 5 pounds for a varied distance of 5 feet

  Social Environment:

• Conditions rarely exposed to emergencies, or dangerous environment
• Frequent interruptions
• Frequently working under deadlines or time pressures to complete tasks and handling high volume of work
• Frequently handling multiple or complicated tasks
• Rarely unscheduled or changing tasks
• Constant accuracy, making decisions 
• Constant concentration/vigilance
• Working in a team environment
• Rarely working in isolation, in close proximity with others or public contact
• Rarely working overtime/rotating shifts

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of

• fundamental theories, concepts, methods, and basic sciences involved in nutrition
• teaching and training methods applicable to nutrition and adult education

Skilled in

• above average communication (verbal and written)

Ability to

• plan and develop menus, formulate nutritional care plans, reconcile inmate diet grievances, and coordinate nutritional services between Correctional Health and Food Services
• to write reports on nutrition services and dietary statistics, research nutritional data, conduct orientation and in-service training for food services and medical personnel
• develop standard diet modifications from master menu, authorize vegetarian diets for qualified inmates, enter data into a computer and provide dietary counseling when needed

The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.
 
 All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.

 Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on relevant experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Salary : $43,680 - $68,952