Public Health Nutritionist

Job Description:

Public Health Nutritionist

Description

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.

THE POSITION

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.

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted 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.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
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.PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to r[email protected]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Public Health Nutritionist) and the recruitment number (26-333120-01) in your email or fax.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant 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.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 7/24/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$83,155.92 - $101,076.55 Annually