Public Health Nutritionist

Public Health Nutritionist

The Public Health Services Division of the Health and Social Services Division is currently recruiting for a Public Health Nutritionist to work within the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Division of the Nutrition Services Program. In the Public Health Services Division, we provide people with the tools they need to maintain and improve their health. The services we provide are incredibly diverse and include such activities as conducting public health nurse home visits for moms and babies, providing medical care in our clinics, and much more. You will not find a more committed group of people than public health workers. It takes a special kind of dedication to enter the public health field. Our passion is promoting health, livable communities and healthy lifestyles. As a result, we care for individuals and the community with compassion and respect.

The Public Health Nutrition Services Program emphasizes community-wide health promotion and disease prevention. Nutrition Services staff develop systems that address nutrition needs throughout the life cycle. Nutrition Services staff are advocates for the needs of vulnerable groups, particularly low-income women in their child-bearing years, young children, and individuals with acute or chronic diseases. A broad range of nutrition interventions and activities are provided. The WIC program provides client-centered nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food and linkages to health care and other important community resources. The program provides assistance to low-income pregnant women, mothers with infants, infants and young children to eat well, be active, and stay healthy.

As an experienced Public Health Nutritionist, through the WIC program, you will provide nutritional consultative services with clients; plan, coordinate and implement nutrition education services by providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to children and youth with eating disorders. The position will also provide in-person counseling to clients with eating disorders who receive service through the Behavioral Health Division. Additionally, as a Public Health Nutritionist you will also provide MNT to clients under care in Family Health Services for treatment for chronic diseases.

Position requirements include:

• Experience: One year working as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university, in nutrition or dietetics. A Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or Public Health or related field is desirable.
• Special requirements: Incumbent must possess certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

The selection process includes:

• July 10, 2026 - Deadline to submit application and required documents for the first application review.
• July 24, 2026 - Deadline to submit application and required document for the 2nd application review.
• Applications will be reviewed weekly thereafter.

To apply, submit your application through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA.

Document submittal requirements include:

• A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university, in nutrition or dietetics is required for this position. Official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) must be attached by the application review deadline.
• Certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is also required. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts or degree and certification by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

For veteran's preference points, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD 214, showing discharge type (generally copy 4), must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing deadline. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons.