Nutritionist II

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Performs intermediate professional work providing nutritional care and services for the Health Department in the Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Program through essential functions such as assessing nutritional needs, developing nutrition plans, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Nutritionist III.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition

• Thorough knowledge of nutrition and dietary assessment techniques

• Thorough knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting change

• Ability to interpret nutritional and dietary data

• Skill in preparing reports, health, and medical histories

• Ability to monitor and maintain quality standards

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, the general public, other professionals, and associates

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

(Candidates should provide documentation of registration status from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics; provide college or university transcripts or ACEND/CADE verification statement)

• Registered Dietitian with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics OR

• Master’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited didactic program and two (2) years of nutrition experience OR

• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Dietetic Technician, registered with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics and two (2) years of nutrition experience OR

• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition and two (2) years of nutrition experience

*** Applications for Nutritionist I “work against” will be considered if no qualified Nutritionist II applicants are available.

Minimum education and experience requirements for Nutritionist I are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited didactic program OR

• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and Dietetic Technician, registered with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics OR

• Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,123.00 - $75,185.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,123 - $75,185