In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:
Knowledge of:
1.State hiring and performance appraisal process.
2.Invitation for Bid process.
3.Nutritional needs through the life cycle.
4.Public Health approaches for community change such as; social marketing, sociologicalmodels and spectrum prevention.
5.Nutrition and programmatic policy, based on Federal and State regulations andguidance/standards.
6.Principles and practices of nutrition education and behavior change.
7.Infant nutrition, human lactation and management of breastfeeding.
8.Public health program planning, implementation and evaluation.
9.Effective communication strategies and principles of effective team building.
10.Human physiology and biochemistry.
11.PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
12.Resolve conflicts with staff in a timely manner.
13.Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
14.Track local agency budget expenditures to maintain contract/grant program within budget constraints.
15.Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
16.Maintain effective relationships with management, co-workers, local agency staff, andcommunity partners.
17.Federal, State and local nutrition education, food assistance and health promotion programs.
18.Current trends in field of food and nutrition, including both primary prevention and therapeutics.
19.Current trends in obesity prevention.
20.Current research based methods in nutrition education program planning, implementation and evaluation.
21.Principles and practices of current and effective personnel management and supervision.
22.Intra-agency, interagency and interdisciplinary relationships regarding physical activity.
23.Program contracts, bill analysis and state plan.
24.State technical assistance reviews conducted by USDA.
25.Basic supervision skills and union contracts.
26.Food security.
27.Principles and practices of project management.
Ability to:
1.Assign workload and communicate assignment expectations.
2.Communicate clearly both in writing and orally with staff, local agencies and contractors.
3.Interpret Federal and State regulations or other guidance for implementation.
4.Work cooperatively with other supervisors and managers on large project.
5.Lead staff meetings and conduct trainings.
6.Follow state policy and procedures.
7.Mediate sensitive situations.
8.Delegate under normal or high pressure situations.
9.Communicate verbally and in writing.
10. Comprehend and assess verbal and written communication.
11. Prioritize work or tasks.
12. Work independently or as part of a team.
13. Effectively communicate verbally, and in writing with consumers, colleagues and other healthprofessionals, including public speaking.
14. Apply knowledge and skills to program development, work priorities and program interpretation.
15. Critically analyze program and personnel issues and set to positive plans of action.
16. Maintain high ethical standards in completing all assignments and projects.
17. Provide effective leadership for multidisciplinary health professional team.
18. To adapt quickly and appropriately to a variety of situations and personalities in order to reactand respond appropriately sensitive situations.
19. Maintain regular job attendance.
20. Apply project management principles and practices.
