About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location - 740 East 17Th Avenue, Columbus, 43211

Within the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) Training Academy, plans, evaluates, & implements regular, special, & modified diets to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations treatment plans, & accreditation standards (e.g., monitors & adjusts diets of employees to assure they are acquiring adequate food & meals to meet nutritional needs; completes employee nutritional screening; attends one-on-one sessions with employees across the state for nutritional guidance; develops care plans; provides on-going nutritional intervention; etc.); Completes nutrition & diet assessments (e.g., reviews medical charts; interviews patients; provides nutritional guidance & counseling; etc.); Maintains dietary & nutrition records (e.g., completes patient charting; monitors patient progress; maintains & updates treatment plans; etc.).

Plans &/or conducts training courses for OSHP employees (e.g., conducts in-service training programs pertaining to nutrition for patients & staff; develops & presents information on diet education; attends internal meetings; etc.); Creates & tracks reports (i.e., daily, monthly, & quarterly); Performs other related duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Current licensure as dietitian as issued by Ohio Board of Dietetics per Section 4759.06 of Revised Code. If employed at Ohio Veterans' Home, must also have 1 year supervisory experience in dietetic service of health care institution & participate annually in continuing dietetic education.

Job Skills: Medical, Basic Documentation, Education, Food Services, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Coaching, Consultation, Presenting.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of: *Human Relations; *Office Practices & Procedures (OSHP Training Academy); *Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS); Government Structure & Process (State & Federal Guidelines Pertaining to nutritional guidelines); Natural Sciences (Nutritional sciences).

Skill in: Word Processing (Microsoft Office Applications); Equipment Operations (general office equipment).

Ability to: Interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; Deal with many variables & determine specific action (e.g., research, production) (e.g., nutritional); Calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; Maintain accurate records; Prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with clients.

(*) Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Annual renewal of license to practice as dietitian.

• This position may be filled by a layoff or certification eligibility list.
• This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable.

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

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.