Registered Dietitian Supervisor

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01060
Department: HEALTH SERVICES
Division: WIC ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 03/02/2026


Summary
Minimum Starting Salary: $69,907.85 per year

The City of Waco Seeks:
The City of Waco is seeking a Registered Dietitian Supervisor. This role provides counseling, education, and assessment for infants, children, and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District (PHD). This role will also develop lesson plans for nutrition education that are compliant with State WIC policies and guidelines. If this role sounds like it is for you, apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:
Required:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field and 1 year supervisory experience or
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field and 1 year supervisory experience. If currently licensed/credentialed RD, Bachelor's degree is accepted.
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Registered Dietitian license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) required within 90 days.

Preferred:

• 2 years' experience in nutrition programs

Position Overview:

Under basic supervision, provides counseling, education, and assessment for infants, children, and pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women clients for the Public Health District (PHD); supervises and trains clinic staff.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct client care for PHD clients, including interviewing and assessing nutritional status to determine client's WIC eligibility and nutrition care plan; performs anthropometric and biochemical measurements; approves specialty infant formulas; provides nutrition education and outreach programs and works with the community to increase public awareness of proper nutrition; provides information, counseling, and medical case management according to specific program and physician guidelines.
• Supervises staff, assigns duties, monitors operations, and reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the efficient and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Evaluates appropriateness of formula issuance; coordinates quality assurance plan; and performs supervisory and clerical duties as needed.
• Tracks and completes State Reports for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for WIC Certifying Specialists and Certifying Authorities.
• Provides nutrition case management and referrals as needed for high-risk participants, including but not limited to caloric and water flush calculations for tube feedings for appropriate metabolic formulations and tracking drop shipments for medically fragile participants to reduce disruption of supplement to qualifying participants.
• Develops lesson plans for nutrition education that are compliant with State WIC policies and guidelines.
• Conducts event planning and coordination for nutrition education programs and classes provided to staff and to the public.
• Assists with staff Performance Reviews related to nutrition education duties and skills.
• Operates a City vehicle to travel to clinics, community sites, outreach locations, and partner agencies to provide direct client care for PHD clients. Supervisory responsibilities require driving to multiple work sites to oversee staff, conduct trainings, attend meetings, and ensure program compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.


To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page .


Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

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Are you a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have listed on your application?
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Do you have a Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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