PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST II
$5,559 – $7,592 per Month
Open Until Filled
Priority Screening Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
Exam # 24/50L22/07PH
Summary of Position
The Health Department’s Public Health (PH) Bureau is seeking to fill a fulltime Public Health Nutritionist II (PHN II) position in the Nutrition Case Management (NCM) program.
The Nutrition Case Management program in the Monterey County Health Department Public Health Bureau provides support to clients and their families who have weight management, chronic disease, and related dietary concerns. As Registered Dieticians, the Public Health Nutritionists II assess clients’ nutritional concerns and needs, and work with their clients to set their personal health goals related to nutrition through home visitation and/or telehealth appointments. Services focus on Medi-Cal clients across the age span but prioritize children. Assistance is given on management of pre-diabetes, diabetes, and gestational diabetes management; as well as obesity, dyslipidemia and altered eating patterns related to social, environmental, and behavioral factors. Additionally, participants in the program are referred to resources including but not limited to food, dental, activity, housing, emotional and social support that may be needed.
As of September 8, 2023, Health Department may offer up to $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment hired after September 8, 2023. Exam Plan 24/50L22/07PH.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares and conducts education programs in nutrition, health and consumerism for professional and paraprofessional staff. Assists in preparing and evaluating teaching aids and materials; speaks before community groups regarding nutrition programs and services.
- Designs meal plans to meet individual dietary requirements of clients. Provides individual therapeutic diet counseling and conducts group sessions for clients and/or their families.
- Keeps informed on recent nutrition research and relevant health issues; attends meetings and/or conferences.
- Provides consultation to physicians, public health nurses and other health agency personnel regarding nutritional requirements for individuals and the general public health.
- Conducts studies and surveys dealing with nutritional issues important to program operation.
- Maintains a variety of records; prepares reports and correspondence.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Completion of all course work leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Foods and Nutrition AND
- Experience: One year of experience in a community public nutrition program with a public or private agency.
- OR OPTION II
- Experience: One year of experience in a class comparable to Public Health Nutritionist I in Monterey County providing a variety of nutrition services to the community.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possess a valid and current Registered Dietician certificate.
- Some positions may require a bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition, registration as a Dietitian in California or registration eligible, and one year of experience in public health nutrition.
- Some positions may require the ability to speak and/or read/write Spanish.
- Possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
- Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/ by Priority Screening Date: August 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Health Department
Attn: Human Resources
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: (831) 755-4519
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Personnel Analyst Priscilla Herrera, at (831) 755-4515 and herrerap1@countyofmonterey.gov.
