Nutritionist II - WIC Lead (Internal only Special Duty)

Salary

$44.83 - $56.83 Hourly

Location


North Public Health Center at Meridian - 10521 Meridian Ave N, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA. 98133, WA

Job Type

Term-Ltd

Job Number

2026SMD27083

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Community Health Services

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA


Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit


C9A : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Health Prof

Full- or Part-Time


Full Time

Summary

This recruitment is to fill a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) that is open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employees in King County who have completed their County probation in their current position. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment. This position is anticipated to last for 6 months or less, but subject to change dependent on business need.

Public Health - Seattle & King County First Steps Program is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Nutritionist II - WIC Lead to join its North Meridian WIC and MSS/ICM Team. Successful candidates in this role are considered leads who provide support and work direction/training to assigned staff and will be responsible for performing the full scope of Nutritionist duties and providing nutrition program coordination for a specific geographical area.


Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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Work Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a non-exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location

Primary work location will be based at the North Meridian Public Health Center located at 10521 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, 98133.


Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Job Duties

• Overseeing and leading individual and group nutrition programs and sessions.
• Providing nutrition-based assessments, counseling, education and evaluations.
• Planning, coordinating, and evaluating nutrition programs for the site and community.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Bachelor or Masters of Science, or Masters of Public Health in Nutrition.
• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or have the ability to attain registration by date of hire.
• Must be Washington State Certified Dietitian (CD) or be able to obtain within 30 days.
• A National Provider Identifier (NPI) must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.
• Candidates selected will also be required to successfully complete the department credentialing process prior to hire and maintain credentialing for the duration of employment.
• Documentation of current BLS CPR certification with AED training required at time of offer. CPR/AED Heartsaver courses do not meet this requirement.
• Ability to obtain Washington State Medical Assistant-Registered or Phlebotomist license within 30 days of hire in order to perform hemoglobin/hematocrit testing on WIC participants.
• Demonstrated skill and experience in providing direct client nutrition services in a health care setting, preferably WIC, MSS and ICM services.
• Demonstrated experience providing nutrition education in a group setting; as well as clear ability to organize, lead, and facilitate group discussions and staff training.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, scheduling, coordinating and evaluating the work of assigned staff.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Master's of Science or Master's of Public Health in Nutrition plus two years of experience.
• Demonstrated advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with WIC System (Cascades) and/or EPIC electronic health record (EHR).
• Work experience providing WIC and/or First Steps (Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management).
• Work experience providing training on nutrition services and principles to other staff.
• Established knowledge of local health and social service resources available in the community and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Supplemental Information

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This Special Duty opportunity is open to all qualified internal King County candidates.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application - The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Supplemental Questions - The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Resume - Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Cover Letter - Please share why you are interested in this position and any aspects of your education, training, and/or experience that you feel make you a highly qualified candidate for this position.

(Please note: additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Contact

If you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io .

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to . For tips on interviewing, please visit .
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.


For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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