Public Health Lead Dietitian*

The Job

The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Public Health Lead Dietitians* who will assess, plan, administer, evaluate and train in nutrition related activities in a public health and/or clinical setting. Lead Dietitians provide nutrition care and services to populations and individuals at each stage of life and for a range of clinical and socioeconomic conditions. Lead Dietitians may perform nutrition assessments, physician ordered consultations, formulate specialized diets, and instruct/educate on appropriate dietary practices. Additionally, Lead Dietitians may coordinate and provide technical guidance and oversight of activities, special projects, and programs to meet defined public health measures including monitoring nutrition policy, procedures, protocols, quality improvement systems and contract deliverables to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance. Lead Dietitians may assist the Supervising Dietitian and/or Program Coordinator by participating in the hiring process, assigning and reviewing work, and providing staff development of Dietitians and support staff including input on work performance evaluations.

The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within t he Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Nutrition and Wellness Services .

Human Resources is also accepting applications for Public Health Supervising Dietitian and Public Health Dietitian which all require a separate application. It is to your advantage to review the requirements and apply as appropriate.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The department of Public Health works in partnership to promote and improve health, wellness, safety and quality of life in San Bernardino County. To achieve this goal, Public Health places a high value on strong working alliances with local community groups representing the diverse populations who live in all areas of our large County. Explore the Public Health website to learn more.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Professional Unit, refer to the MBO - Professional Unit BbOU - Benefits Summary Guide .


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel/Driver License: Incumbents may be required to travel throughout the County to work in multiple offices within a specified region, such as the High Desert (e.g., Victorville, Barstow), Low Desert (e.g., 29 Palms, Yucca Valley), and surrounding San Bernardino areas. Employees may be required to make provision for transportation; mileage reimbursement is available . At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Registration: Must possess and maintain current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian.

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Experience: One (1) year of Registered Dietitian experience in nutrition education and individual counseling services within a public health and/or clinical setting.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and teambuilding skills, be a forward thinker and able to exercise sound judgement. Strong project management skills are desired.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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