Public Health Nutritionist Ii

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 ‚ Email:

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

How can I make my community a better place?

Who will need my help and protection?

How will I make a difference for someone?

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Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

Posting Date: April 20, 2023 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

POSITION: Public Health Nutritionist II POSTING #: 202688-0423ksa

Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Opportunity:

Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director - WIC, determines client eligibility and priority for WIC services by assessing medical and nutritional risk. Develops nutrition care objectives and provides individualized counseling, class instruction, and referrals to other agencies to meet identified needs. Documents interventions, goals, and progress towards meeting identified needs.

Grade: Public Health Nutritionist II – 722

Public Health Nutritionist I - 719

Starting Pay: 722 - $25.58 – 29.40 per hour

719 - $20.77 - $23.86 per hour

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays

Job Qualifications: Public Health Nutritionist II

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours nutrition, or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition.

2. One (1) year of work experience performing community nutrition counseling.

3. An approved dietetic internship may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Job Qualifications: Public Health Nutritionist I

1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours in nutrition or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition.

Preferred Candidates will possess some of the below attributes:

1. Applicants must be registered as a Dietitian with the ADA Commission.

2. Applicants must be a Certified Dietician with the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

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Benefits Package Includes:

100% paid premiums for health insurance

Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)

Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)

Fourteen (14) paid Holidays

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER