Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Job Description:

Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Description

The Position

Are you passionate about promoting healthy living, educating communities, and working with policies that reduce health disparities while improving access to care? The Contra Costa County Health Services Department WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program is offering an excellent employment opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the position of Senior Public Health Nutritionist. The WIC Program within the Public Health Division currently has one (1) vacancy at the Brentwood WIC Site located in Brentwood, CA. You may occasionally be required to travel to various locations in Contra Costa County.

This position plays a vital role in promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of all county residents. If you are looking for a position where you can make a positive impact in your community, we invite you to apply and become part of the Contra Costa County Health Services Department's WIC team.

The Women, Infants, and Children’s (WIC) Program serves pregnant women, women who have recently been pregnant, infants, children up to their fifth birthday. WIC's mission is to provide all women, infants, and children 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 strong communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Values Diversity: Acknowledges & respects cultural & linguistic differences of the county's diverse population
• Embodies Customer Focus: Respectful, empathetic, compassionate, and engaged when communicating with WIC team & community partners
• Acts with Professional Integrity and Ethics: Display honesty, adhere to principles, and be personally accountable
• Supports Teamwork: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and individuals within the WIC Team
• Embodies Leadership: Have a deep understanding of nutrition standards and demonstrate ability to manage, train, and mentor staff
• Fosters a culture of excellence

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Providing nutrition oversight to WIC staff
• Identifying nutritional needs of the WIC population
• Screening, interviewing, and consulting with high-risk clients
• Reviewing, processing, and documenting therapeutic formula prescriptions per state and federal guidelines -risk WIC participants
• Providing nutrition education & counseling to pregnant & breastfeeding/postpartum women, parents of children ages birth to five years
• Assisting in policy planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Participating in special projects, community partner networking, and outreach
• Providing training, in-services and workshops for WIC staff

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will be part of an organization that truly makes a difference in people's lives and provides services to undeserved communities
• You will be part of an organization that values collaboration, creativity, & public service
• You will work in an organization where your work has purpose, and your voice can contribute to lasting change
• The role offers a supportive environment where professionals can grow while working toward meaningful goals
• You will be part of the WIC leadership team & provide guidance and oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Staying up to date on policies and implementation of new protocol
• Managing multiple tasks
• Time management needed to maintain scheduled workflow
  
  

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Registration Required: Current Certificate of Registration as a Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Culturally Competent & Client-Centered: Demonstrated commitment to equity & inclusion
• Expertise in Breastfeeding Promotion & support: Comprehensive knowledge of breastfeeding principles and practices
• Effective Educator: Proven ability to communicate complex nutrition & health information clearly & effectively to both clients and staff
• Skilled Mentor & Leader: Experience mentoring & coaching staff, with the ability to foster professional growth, support staff development, & build a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Experienced Trainer: Background in designing and delivering staff trainings & presentations
  Knowledge of Program Policies & Quality Assurance: Familiarity with WIC program policies & procedures

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

2. Training and Experience Evaluation: At the time of filing, within the supplemental questionnaire, candidates will be required to complete a training and experience questionnaire. Candidates that clearly meet the minimum qualifications, as described above, will have their training and experience responses evaluated. The training and experience questionnaire is designed to measure candidate’s relevant education, training, and/or experience as it relates to this classification. (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 HISTORY
After 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 WORKER
All 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 OPPORTUNITY
It 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.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$89,551.64 - $108,850.60 Annually