Dietitian - Full Time - Permanent position

Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Department: PH - Women, Infants, and Children
The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.
Immediate Extra-Help Openings - if you are interested in temporary, extra-help work, please check 'Extra-Help' as one of the options under Question #7, Agency-Wide Questions, on the application.
Under direction performs, develops and coordinates, supervises and implements the Women Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program. Performs a variety of clerical, analytical, and technical tasks related to nutrition programs, including, but not limited to, research, program development, assessment, contract monitoring, and grant proposal development.
Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and controls work production and activities, to include procedures, allocation of resources, problem resolution, and training of employees.
nutrition staffing at other sites.
Researches state and federal laws regulating provision of nutrition program services; evaluates and interprets recent nutrition research; prepares comprehensive narrative reports on issues related to nutrition.
Researches grants, develop proposals and completes project and grant evaluation requirements related to assigned duties.
Compiles, reviews, and develops nutrition reference and education material that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for dissemination to the public, including reports, pamphlets, exhibits, and news releases.
Assists with preparation of the WIC grant reapplication and budget
Provides consultation to physicians, public health nurses and other department personnel regarding nutritional requirements and problems of the public and individual patients.
Contacts community agencies and groups to plan, develop, and promote nutritional health programs.
Collaborates with surrounding counties and communities on nutrition and health education.
Plans and develop community events to promote assigned health programs.
Prepares, coordinates, schedules, and conducts presentations before school groups, community organizations, youth groups, and other interested people.
Participates in assessing community health needs and resources.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition Science, Clinical Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Current registration as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.
Administration of staff and activities, either directly or through subordinate supervision.
Clinical nutrition and human physiology.
Nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children to age of five (5) years.
Strategies for nutrition/breast-feeding education and counseling.
Community agencies and resources.
Internal departmental policies and procedures.
C. computer program.
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as knowledge general office equipment.
Planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the WIC program
Interpreting policies and contractual agreements and communicating same to staff
Supervising and training staff
Speaking and writing effectively to individuals as well as large groups
Utilizing personal computer software applications for word processing and spread sheet
Addressing problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Important Application Information:
It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference "see résumé" will be rejected as incomplete.
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Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

RETIREMENT

both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE

Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE

The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE

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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Registered Dietician classification requires that incumbents possess current registration as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. Are you currently a Registered Dietitian?