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Dietitian 1

Grade 16

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Career Ladder

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  1. Dietitian 1

    Grade 16

  2. Dietitian 2

    Grade 18

Summary of Job Description

Dietitians, in general, provide professional dietetic services in the management of a food preparation and service organization.  They consult with physicians on special diet programs; participate in treatment team activities; plan and supervise the preparation of special diets and menus; supervise the service of food in dining rooms and living areas; supervise the maintenance and sanitary conditions; assist in the instruction of direct care and food service staff, students, or Dietitian Interns in nutrition, diet therapy, food/drug interactions, and cookery; train patients and families to plan proper diets; may supervise lower level dietitians; and may supervise a small food preparation and service unit.

The level of the titles within this career ladder vary based on the level of supervision, complexity of the duties involved, degree of independent judgment, etc.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

The NYS Title and Salary Plan provides additional information regarding other titles. If there is a classification standard available there will be a link under the column labeled STD. NO. If no link is available there is no classification standard available at this time for that title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.

Candidates must be eligible for either:

A. Certification in New York State as a dietitian or nutritionist;

OR

B. Registration with the American Dietetic Association as a dietitian.

Incumbents are advanced to Dietitian 2 after the receipt of Certification or Registration.

For informational purposes only, click on the examination number(s) listed below to see the current or previous examination(s) that are used to fill this title.

How to Apply

When this examination is scheduled to be held, the announcement can be found on the Department of Civil Service, Examination Announcements web page. If you do not see an examination currently scheduled please check back on a monthly basis or sign up for announcement notification by email so that you will automatically be notified when new examinations are being offered.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience or transfer opportunities. For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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