The Public Health Services Division of the Health and Social Services Division is currently recruiting for a Public Health Nutritionist to work within the Nutrition Services Program.
The Public Health Services Division believes that health is all about people; where they live, learn, work, and play. We provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities, and healthy lifestyles. We care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.
THE POSITION
As an experienced Public Health Nutritionist, you will work with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition program which helps low-income pregnant women, mothers with infants, infants, and young children eat well, be active, and stay healthy. The WIC program provides client-centered nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and linkages to health care and other important community resources.
Public Health Nutritionists provide nutritional consultative services with clients; plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate a program of nutrition education services for a target population. They are responsible for providing direct nutrition services for Public Health clients participating in various programs. Public Health Nutritionists initially work under general supervision, progressing to direction as they become able to independently formulate nutrition education plans, consulting with medical providers, and developing strategies for reaching a high-risk population.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Experience: One year working as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, in nutrition or dietetics. A Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health or related field is desirable.
Special requirements:
Incumbent must possess certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
SELECTION PROCESS
9/6/24 - 5:00pm - Deadline to submit application and required documents for the first application review.
Applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, in nutrition or dietetics is required for this position. Official/unofficial transcripts verifying the courses and units completed or degree must be attached by the application review deadline.
Certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is also required. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts or degree and certification by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE.
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