Registered Dietitian (Nutritionist)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Channelview, TX
Job Type: Grant-funded Full-time
Job Number: 16709
Department: Public Health Services
Division: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Central


Position Description
If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Our Values:

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community's health and well-being.
• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.
This position is funded through special revenue.
Position Overview:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing personalized dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. The Dietitian will work together with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to incorporate nutritional interventions into the comprehensive patient care plan. The position responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to individuals and groups, addressing specific health conditions and dietary concerns. Including but not limited to diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension, obesity, malnutrition, and kidney diseases.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition interventions into overall patient care and providing referrals to healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in community outreach programs to promote nutrition awareness and preventive healthcare.
• Provides monthly, quarterly and annual program reports.
• Stay updated on the latest nutritional research, guidelines, and trends to enhance patient care and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Dietitian credentials and state license
• Valid TX Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to work well with public and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Core Competencies:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills : Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills : This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences
Language:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Experience :

• At least one (1) year of experience in nutrition, dietetics or related field
• At least one (1) year of experience in a clinical health setting

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position, funded through special revenue
• Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction

Work Environment:

• This job operates in both a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health: East Harris County Hub - 15430 East Freeway

Channelview, Texas 77530
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• N/A; No Degree

02


If you selected a degree in response to the previous question, which of the following disciplines best relates to your degree most relevant to this position?

• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Other Related Field
• Non-Related Field
• N/A; No Degree

03


Are you currently a Registered Dietitian commissioned with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)?

• Yes, I am currently commissioned with the CDR.
• No, but I am eligible and plan to obtain my CDR commission soon.
• No, I am not currently commissioned with the CDR and do not plan to obtain it.
• I was previously commissioned with the CDR, but my registration is not active.

04


This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire). Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• I have a valid Texas driver's license.
• I have a valid driver's license from another state but can obtain a Texas license upon hire.
• I do not have a valid driver's license.

05


Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in nutrition, dietetics or related field.(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year or more.
• I do not have this experience.

06


Please provide details about your verifiable experience in nutrition, dietetics or related field.DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07


Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in a clinical health setting.(To be considered, the qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) year.
• One (1) year or more.
• I do not have this experience.

08


Please provide details about your verifiable experience in a clinical health setting.DO NOT USE "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) roles, (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities, (d) employment dates (ex. MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY). If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
09


Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, what is your level of proficiency in Spanish?

• Yes, I am fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Yes, I am proficient in conversational Spanish only.
• Yes, I have basic knowledge of Spanish.
• No, I am not bilingual in English and Spanish.

Required Question