What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutritionist I or II position at Green River District Health Department?
The Green River District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Nutritionist I or Nutritionist II for our WIC Express located at the Daviess County Health Center in Owensboro, KY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs work of moderate difficulty under close supervision as an entry level nutrition professional in the implementation of basic nutrition services provided to clients in public health nutrition programs, such as preconception health, prenatal, wellness, WIC (Women, Infant, and Children), etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications for a Nutritionist I: Bachelor’s degree with a major in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics or a health-related degree with eighteen (18) semester hours in food and nutrition or dietetics.
Compensation: $18.07 - $22.46/hr., salary may be negotiable according to merit system guidelines.
Minimum qualifications for a Nutritionist II: Bachelor’s degree with a major in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics or a health-related degree with eighteen (18) semester hours in food and nutrition or dietetics and one (1) year of experience as a Nutritionist or one (1) year in providing nutrition and health related counseling and education and successful demonstration of competencies of the Nutritionist I or a Master’s degree in community nutrition, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition or dietetics will substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Compensation: $20.30 - $25.24/hr., salary may be negotiable according to merit system guidelines.
Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME. Create a citizen’s account and search LHDCOS under ALL APPS (search and apply). Application must be completed, including all work history and submitted by March 25, 2025. A resume’ will not take the place of an application. NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded before the closing date of the advertisement if post-secondary education is required or maybe substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded. Pre-employment screenings (criminal record check, drug screen, etc.) will be a part of the selection process. EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.07 - $25.24 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
