Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3 (Columbus)

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you As a Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 within the WIC Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. You will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities: Provide nutrition services to clients in the WIC Program as assigned Complete nutrition screening, assessment, and education for eligible WIC clients Will be required to travel to the surrounding 16 counties as assigned At least one year of WIC experience is preferred This position is housed in Columbus Nutritionist/Dietitian Qualifications Nutritionist/Dietitian 1 – Hire‑in salary $41,064.48: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutritionist/Dietitian 2 – Hire‑in salary $45,170.93: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Two years of experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals Nutritionist/Dietitian 3 – Hire‑in salary $51,946.80: Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration Licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia NOTE : According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements, may be eligible for consideration in this position: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the DPD program director stating the individual successfully completed the program but did not earn a verification statement can serve as coursework verification Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria. Criteria can be reviewed and verified using Non‑DPD required coursework reference All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees 13 paid Holidays Generous Leave Package Employees Retirement System Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Legal Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Specified Illness Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Atlanta Postal Credit Union Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr