Nutritionist II

About the role

Performs work of moderate difficulty under moderate supervision as a nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as pre-conceptional health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant and Children), etc. Considerable knowledge of basic nutritional assessments and practices. If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Amy Douglas at amy.douglas@grdhd.org. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Performs work of moderate difficulty under moderate supervision as a nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as pre-conceptional health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant and Children), etc. Considerable knowledge of basic nutritional assessments and practices. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree with a major in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics or a health-related field with 18 semester hours of food and nutrition or dietetics.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a Nutritionist or one (1) year in providing nutrition and health related counseling and education and successful demonstration of competencies of the Nutritionist I.
• SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
• EDUCATION:
• (N/A)
• Master's degree in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics will substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)
• POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.
• Must complete required annual updates.
• TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION.
• Work typically is spent inside the clinic or community setting.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.
• DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 07-01-2007
• DATE OF LAST REVISION: 10-03-2022
• THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
• Probationary

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Additional Information

Urgent and Continuous Job Opening: We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this crucial position. Pay Grade: Grade 17 Salary: $20.30 - $25.24 Hourly Time Type: Full time Health Department: Green River District Health Department

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