Registered Dietician

The Position

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.

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.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; 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.
• Coordinates W.I.C./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.
• Gathers, evaluates, and completes quarterly, annual, and final reports.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nutrition Science, Clinical Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics or related field; and, two (2) years of progressively responsible experience;

Or,

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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license

Current registration as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• 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.
• Basic methods of assessing nutritional status of clients.
• Community agencies and resources.
• Internal departmental policies and procedures.
• Interviewing techniques.
• State W.I.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.
• Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• General office procedures, policies and practices, as well as knowledge general office equipment.

Skill in:

• Planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the WIC program
• Interpreting policies and contractual agreements and communicating same to staff
• Supervising and training staff
• Communicating nutritional information to a diverse group of individuals
• Speaking and writing effectively to individuals as well as large groups
• Preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports
• Analyzing situations accurately and adopting an effective course of action.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Utilizing personal computer software applications for word processing and spread sheet

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Addressing problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to: stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; speak and hear; and push, pull, move, or lift above and below the neck objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

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.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

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 unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

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 (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: 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.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. 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.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

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.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. 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
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Mendocino

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