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Public Health Nutritionist II/III
- Oxnard, California United States
- County of Ventura
- Apr 30, 2026
- $71,744.40 - $116,173.61 Annually - Full Time
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- $71,744.40 - $116,173.61 Annually
- Full Time
- Apr 30, 2026
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THE POSITION
The Ventura County Public Health Department is an accredited public health organization that presents dynamic and exciting career opportunities. Here, you will have the opportunity to gain community nutrition intervention experiences and work with a team of qualified and compassionate individuals using evidence-based community interventions in an effort to improve the health of children in the County of Ventura.

Under general supervision, you will oversee and provide nutrition and dietary education to individuals and groups, as well as conduct assessment and counseling to clients, including clients with complex medical conditions. You will also develop and implement nutrition education plans, counsel high risk participants, develop and teach education classes, train and supervise paraprofessional staff and work with multidisciplinary teams of medical professionals. Finally, you will provide nutrition expertise to the WIC Program, Healthy Children’s Division, Community Health Nursing and other department staff, as well as supervise nutrition operations, provide breast feeding education and support, and perform related duties as assigned.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for compassionate and empathetic individuals to work with families and individuals from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The ideal candidate can easily establish rapport with people, is willing to interact with families with infants, small children and/or young adults on a regular basis, engages in interdisciplinary collaboration with professionals across multiple fields, and is able to provide appropriate nutrition care to individuals with complex medical conditions. Additionally, bilingual skills in English and Spanish are strongly desirable.

PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES
Public Health Nutritionist II ($2,759.40 - $3,943.10 biweekly) : is the journey-level classification of the series and incumbents perform the full-range of duties and exercise more independent judgment.

Public Health Nutritionist III ($3,035.82 - $4,468.22 biweekly) : is the advanced-journey level classification in the series. It differs from the Public Health Nutritionist II in that the III performs supervisorial responsibilities and tasks that require more independent judgment.

WHAT WE OFFER
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following:
Bilingual Incentive - depending upon operational needs and certification of skill
Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan
Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans
Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses
Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS
Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday

Public Health Nutritionist II and III are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy that will work with the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, Healthy Children’s Division (HCD) and Community Health Nursing (CHN).

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Opening Date: 4/29/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

(Previously 5/14/2026)

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Public Health Nutritionist II:
Assesses, plans, evaluates, and monitors client’s health status as it relates to nutrition
Maintains timely and thorough documentation of nutrition assessments, interventions, care plans, and client status in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
Regularly travels throughout the county for home visits, medical therapy conferences, presentations, and meetings
Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration with professionals across multiple fields
Provides patient and family education to assist in the achievement of nutritional goals
Provides breastfeeding support to clients
Collaborates and partners with staff to support case management of clients
Coordinates client care and supports program operations including coordinating with medical teams, determining eligibility, implementing program policies, approving dietary needs, and making referrals to community resources
Develops and delivers training, education, and program materials, and participates in program development, studies, and surveys related to nutrition services
Participates in program development, studies, and surveys related to nutrition services and topics, which may include nutritional status, dietary patterns and food needs of selected population groups
Provides administrative and operational support including supervising staff, resolving conflicts, and performing special projects and related duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned

Public Health Nutritionist III:
In addition to the above duties, the Public Health Nutritionist III may perform the following:
Assumes ultimate responsibility for all WIC services provided at assigned WIC site
Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates staff
Collaborates with the state and external agency stakeholders to advance goals of the WIC program
Supports grant activities that support the clients of specified programs

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the exam process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Public Health Nutritionist II:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in nutrition and/or dietetics from an accredited college or university
Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Public Health Nutritionist I with the County of Ventura

Public Health Nutritionist III:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and/or dietetics from an accredited college or university
Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Two (2) years of experience equivalent to a Public Health Nutritionist I with the County of Ventura

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

All Levels:
Continuing Education Units (CEU) in compliance with requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are mandatory conditions of employment
Must clear Live Scan prior to date of hire
Must possess and maintain a California Driver’s License by first date of hire

DESIRED:
Bilingual skill in English and Spanish

Supplemental Information: Work is primarily performed in an office, clinic, and/or field environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of: principles, techniques, and practices of public health nutrition, including nutrition assessment and dietary analysis; methods and techniques used in nutrition investigations and population-based dietary studies; community health systems, public health programs, and available community resources; chronic diseases and medical conditions commonly impacted by nutrition, and their dietary management; and standard office software, electronic medical records, and program data systems.

Skilled in: utilizing electronic medical records and program databases for documentation and information retrieval; operating standard office equipment and technology.

Ability to: assess, plan, and evaluate clients’ nutritional status and develop appropriate care plans; analyze diets and nutritional data for adequacy and therapeutic value; interpret and apply program rules, policies, and eligibility requirements; provide effective nutrition counseling and education to individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds; establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including conducting group presentations; analyze situations accurately and implement appropriate courses of action; maintain accurate records and ensure client confidentiality; travel independently to multiple work locations throughout the county to provide services, attend meetings, and conduct site-based activities.

In addition to the above KSAs, the Public Health Nutritionist III may require the following KSAs

Thorough knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision and program oversight.

Ability to: supervise, train, and evaluate staff; oversee program operations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; collaborate with external stakeholders and support program and grant initiatives .

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at http://www.ventura.org/jobs . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources-Health Care Agency, 646 County Square Drive, Ventura, CA 93003.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100%: An application evaluation will be conducted. A score will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Brett Ramirez by e-mail at Brett.Ramirez@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 654-2277.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
Retirement FAQ's
Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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County of Ventura

Be Part of Something Amazing—discover many career opportunities at the County of Ventura.

Join a mission-driven team committed to serving the community with integrity and compassion. With over 10,000 employees across healthcare, public safety, human services, and more, we provide many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

If you're ready for a career with purpose, apply now at venturacounty.gov/jobs
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- Ventura, California, United States
- https://hr.venturacounty.gov
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