Public Health Nutritionist

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services UnitWhy Join Contra Costa County?The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Nutritionist position. There are currently two (2) vacancies in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program located in San Pablo and Pittsburg, CA. You may occasionally be required to travel to various locations in Contra Costa County.Public Health Nutritionists are responsible for planning, directing and carrying out the nutrition education program and providing nutrition services to the public. WIC serves pregnant women, women who have recently been pregnant, infants, and children up to their fifth birthday. WIC's mission is to provide all women, infants, and children with healthy food, and the knowledge and opportunity to make healthy choices in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, thus enhancing the potential for all Californians to enjoy a higher quality of life.We are looking for someone who is:A clear communicator. You will be responsible for providing individual and group counseling, and providing nutrition education clearly in writing and verbally to clientsKnowledgeable. You will be responsible for providing nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to clientsA team player. You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environmentAdaptable. You will need to be able to adapt to changing priorities and a fast-paced environmentWhat you will typically be responsible for:Providing individual counseling, group counseling, and nutrition educationDeveloping menu items to be prepared by subcontractorsConducting café site visits to ensure complianceConducting client surveys and other data tools to ensure client needs are being metSupporting staff and community health professionals with nutrition and health information and referralsFollowing federal, state, and county policies and proceduresA few reasons you might love this job:You will be essential to providing clients with nutritious and healthy mealsYou will perform vital functions to support the health and wellness of clients in the communityIt will be rewarding to be making a difference in the communityThere will be opportunities for growthA few challenges you might face in this job:You will face multiple deadlines, multi-tasking, and time managementYou may have to cope with exposure to stressful situationsYou must adapt to ever-changing technologyCompetencies Required:Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claimsDelivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risksAdaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresHandling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversityProfessional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountabilityListening: Fully comprehending spoken communicationOral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogueWriting: Communicating effectively in writingBuilding & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationshipsCustomer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customersProfessional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organizationTeamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsValuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplaceTo read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr.The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.Certification required: A valid Certificate as a Registered Dietitian, issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Experience: One (1) year of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience performing community based nutrition work.Substitution for Experience: Possession of a Master's Degree in nutrition, public health nutrition or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.2. Training and Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.