Public Health Nutritionist

Making healthy food choices and being physically active is the key to good health

Public Health Nutrition Services 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

 To learn more about the Public Health Nutrition Services Program, please visit:

 https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ph/nsp/about.asp

Public Health Nutritionists provide nutritional consultative services with clients; plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate a program of nutrition education services for a target population. Public Health Nutritionists are responsible for providing direct nutrition services for Public Health clients participating in various programs. Public Health Nutritionists initially work under general supervision, progressing to direction as the employee becomes able to independently formulate nutrition education plans, consulting with medical providers and developing strategies for reaching a high-risk population. 

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.
• Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a California Class C driver's license may be required.   

To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit:

http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16004  

07/30/2021 Deadline to submit application and any required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted.  These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

All candidates must submit a copy of the following by the final filing date:

Candidates who fail to submit their certification by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment, unless otherwise specified in the job announcement.  

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 recruitment@solanocounty.com.  Be sure to include the recruitment title (Public Health Nutritionist) and the recruitment number (21-333120-01) in your email or fax.

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely.  Omitted information will not be considered or assumed.  Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.

Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. 

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215. 

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

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Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play…  The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years—the only California community with that distinction.

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