Supervising Public Health Nutritionist

Position Description
SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST
$6,119 - $8,357 per Month
Final Filing Deadline: June 05, 2023
Exam # 23/50L80/05MG
Summary of Position
The Health Department's Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill vacant Supervising Public Health Nutritionist for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The WIC Program provides breastfeeding support, nutrition and health education to families to improve eating and physical activity behaviors and provides electronic benefits for specific foods important for good health.
The Supervising Public Health Nutritionist is responsible for supervising paraprofessional and professional staff at multiple worksites. This position provides training and guidance to staff, reviews and approves educational and program materials, presentations, supports budget development, grant requests and implementation of State and Federal regulations. The Supervising Public Health Nutritionist will work closely with the Health Program Coordinator/Local Agency WIC Director and Public Health Program Manager to support community coalition efforts, grant reporting, and project evaluation requirements.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties

• Develops and conducts educational programs in nutrition, health and consumerism for professional and paraprofessional staff; coordinates the development of classroom curriculum and classroom schedules; coordinates utilization of the interagency specialty education consultants.
• Provides consultation to physicians, public health nurses and health agency personnel regarding nutritional requirements and problems of the public and individual clients; serves as subject matter resources to other WIC staff in relation to policies, procedures and by providing professional or specialized knowledge and recommending solutions to complex problems.
• Keeps a variety of records; prepares verbal, written and statistical reports and correspondence.
• Plans and coordinates the operation of outlying WIC clinics; establishes clinic schedules and staff assignments, recommends policy and procedure relative facilities.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of statistical and survey data dealing with the program assessment and patient flow.
• Represents WIC in the development, evaluation and implementation of interagency programs, policies and procedures related to agencies for which they serve as liaison.
• Trains staff on education, counseling and evaluation techniques related to nutrition and health education; and on policy and procedures relative to technical program operations.
• Keeps current on nutritional research; interprets to professional and paraprofessional staff, its applications to the WIC program; attends meetings and/or conferences.
• Designs meal plans to meet individual dietary requirements of high-risk clients. Provides individual therapeutic diet counseling and conducts group sessions for high-risk clients and/their families.
• Assists the Public Health Programs Manager in the administration of the Woman, Infant, Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program by developing, implementing local guidelines, to meet client needs and program goals.
• Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff in the delivery of technical, educational and advisory nutritional services; assigns, reviews and coordinates the work of staff, including monitoring for timely completion and conformance to specific directions and overall work standards.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Supervising Public Health Nutritionist
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge Of

• Human nutrition principles and their relationship to health and disease.
• Social, cultural and economic problems of individuals and families as they apply to public health nutrition.

Working Knowledge Of

• Counseling techniques as related to the field of nutrition.
• Principles of adult education and staff development.

Skill And Ability To

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition programs.
• Plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Communicate verbally to present nutritional information in training sessions and provide information before large groups.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret nutritional and patient flow information.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted through the course of the work.
• Work with a minimum of supervision.
• Read, interpret, and apply government regulations as they apply to nutrition programs.
• Write to prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.

Characteristics Of The Successful Candidate

• Collaboration and utilization of a team approach
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Sensitivity, both culturally and linguistically
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong team leader

Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Requirements
An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying.
Experience: Two years of experience comparable to the class of Public Health Nutritionist II with Monterey County to include the provision of varied nutritional services to the public of which at least one year should have included lead responsibilities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish is desirable for this position. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates must complete and receive a passing score on the bilingual oral and written exam upon hire in order to receive the bilingual pay stipend.
Experience in lactation counseling is desirable, particularly with an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) designation.
Conditions Of Employment

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Pursuant to Section 130-10 of the WIC Program Manual, possession of current registration as a Dietitian, credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.

Additional Information
Benefits
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the F Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website F-Unit Benefit Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
Covid-19
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link . Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical / Religion .
Notes
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty ,
by June 05, 2023, at 11:59 PM (PST)
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from
and submitted during normal business hours,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County Health Department
Human Resources Division
1270 Natividad Road
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone: 831-796-1276 Fax: 831-775-8015
A Complete Application Package Will Include
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Pursuant to Section 130-10 of the WIC Program Manual, possession of current registration as a Dietitian, credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Monica Gutierrez, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 796-1276, or [email protected] .
Closing Date/Time: 6/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific