Dietetic Inspector

Advertisement Closes: 6/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) Job Title Dietetic Inspector Pay Grade 15 Salary $47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of Inspector General Location Location Varies. The Dietetic Inspector position reports to an office in London (Laurel Co.), KY and works with a survey team in the following counties: Adair, Bell, Boyle, Breathitt, Casey, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Marion, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Taylor, Wayne, Whitley, Wolfe. We encourage applicants from these counties to apply. Description The Office of Inspector General (OIG) performs many varied functions for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. OIG has six divisions: Division of Regulated Child Care, Division of Health Care, Certificate of Need, Division of Kentucky Health Information Exchange, Division of Telehealth, and the Division of Audits and Investigations. These divisions cover a wide variety of job tasks and duties in varied settings throughout Kentucky, which include inspecting and licensing childcare and healthcare facilities and services, and conducting investigations of complaints in those facilities, as well as conducting Medicaid fraud and other types of complaints for the Cabinet. As a Dietetic Inspector, you will deliver specialized expertise focused on the dietary aspects within healthcare facilities. The position requires extensive in‑state travel, overtime, weekend work, and overnight stays depending on the type of survey and the location of the facility being inspected. It also requires the physical ability and energy to traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections. Responsibilities and Duties Conduct team‑based surveys for certification and licensure of all types of health care facilities, providing dietary expertise as a member of the survey team. Conduct complaint investigations regarding non‑compliance with regulatory requirements focused on the dietary component in healthcare facilities. Work as part of a team or independently to conduct dietary inspections as part of the licensure and certification surveys for healthcare facilities and services on‑site and determine if deficient practice and regulatory violations exist. Accurately document regulatory violations by preparing written Statements of Deficiencies and documenting complaint investigation results and findings using the complaint narrative format. Determine facility compliance through accurate interpretation of all pertinent regulations and by following division guidelines and policies and procedures. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of changes to regulations and survey processes and procedures. Provide technical assistance and interpretation of regulations to other staff and providers as needed and requested. Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and in diverse settings. Ability to be flexible with work schedules, work assignments, and overtime needs. Prefer experience working in the healthcare field, preferably in a healthcare facility or service as a dietitian. Excellent writing and speaking skills. Proficiency with use of computers, tablets, smart phones for daily tasks. Ability to travel, as needed, mostly in Kentucky and the counties the enforcement branch covers. Rare occasions of travel to other states may be required. Physical ability and energy to stand and traverse large healthcare facilities for extended periods of time during surveys and inspections. Minimum Requirements Education: See Special Requirements Experience, Training, or Skills: NONE Substitute Education for Experience: NONE Substitute Experience for Education: NONE Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists ( Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association ( Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Work typically involves travel. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. Contact If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Casey Shelley at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky