Salary: $69,086.00 - $104,959.00 Annually
Location : Franklin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: HS So Mtn Rstrtn
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 81420
Position Number: 00049010
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: N3
Pay Group: ST08
Bureau / Division Code: 00210882
Bureau / Division: South Mountain Restoration Center
Worksite Address: 10058 South Mountain Road
City: South Mountain, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17261
Contact Name: Tawnyia McKenrick
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION
Are you eager to lead a team that shapes the nutritional well-being of residents as the Director of Dietetic Services with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to guide a full food service operation that supports health, comfort, and quality of life at South Mountain Restoration Center. You will manage menus, oversee clinical dietetics, and ensure that every resident receives thoughtful, respectful care. Your leadership will help create a safe, welcoming environment that values strong service and teamwork.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees the dietetic operations of South Mountain Restoration Center by directing food service activities, managing nutritional care, and supervising departmental staff. The role ensures that services meet resident needs, maintain safety, and follow all required standards. As a Director of Dietetic Services, you will perform the following duties:

• Menu Planning: Review and design standard and therapeutic menus that meet nutritional needs and support resident well-being
• Nutritional Oversight: Guide nutritional assessments and ensure services address physiological, emotional, and cultural needs
• Food Operations: Direct ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing food, supplies, and equipment to maintain uninterrupted service
• Staff Supervision: Manage staffing, scheduling, training, evaluations, and personnel records for the dietary department
• Safety Standards: Maintain sanitary conditions, inspect food service areas, and enforce safety procedures in all operations
• Budget Management: Prepare departmental budgets, review allocations, and ensure resources support quality care within fiscal limits

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation, and a bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food service, culinary arts, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This position requires certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association), or proof of eligibility for such certification. Do you possess certification or proof of eligibility for such certification?

• I am a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• I am eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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If you are certified as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you must upload a copy of your certification.
If you meet this requirement based on being eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist as defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, you must upload a copy of your eligibility letter.

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Do you possess three or more years of full-time technical or paraprofessional level (or higher level) experience in the supervision of food preparation activities in an institutional food service or institutional food production operation?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food service, culinary arts, or a related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• A conferred bachelor's degree or higher
• 120 credits or more
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

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How much minimally technical or paraprofessional level full-time experience do you possess in food science, nutrition, dietetics, food service, culinary arts, or a related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation S