Job Description

UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158

Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email:

[email protected]

“The Value of Public Service Employment is vital to the success of our state, county, and local communities.”

Utah County Government Employees start every day with the well-being of the entire community in mind:

How can I make my community a better place?

Who will need my help and protection?

How will I make a difference for someone?

We hire smart, compassionate, loyal, ethical, committed, innovative people.

Apply today and join our Team.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Utah County Health Department seeks to prevent avoidable disease and injury and promote health by monitoring the health of the community and assuring conditions in which people can be healthy.

Posting Date: April 8, 2025 Closing Date: *Open Until Filled

• All applications received by April 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled.

POSITION: Public Health Nutritionist II – Non-Exempt POSTING #: 202688-0425ksa

• May underfill as a Public Health Nutritionist I – Non-Exempt

This is a Three Quarter Time Position [.75 FTE] with Benefits
Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Opportunity:
Under general guidance and direction of the Division Director - WIC, determines client eligibility and priority for WIC services by assessing medical and nutritional risk. Develops nutrition care objectives and provides individualized counseling, class instruction, and referrals to other agencies to meet identified needs. Documents interventions, goals, and progress towards meeting identified needs.

Grade:

724 – Public Health Nutritionist II
721 – Public Health Nutritionist I

Starting Pay:

724 – $30.74 - $35.35 per hour
721 - $24.95 - $28.67 per hour

Schedule: Clinics Open Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8am-5pm. Wednesday 10am-7pm.

Clinics located in Provo, Payson, American Fork, and Saratoga Springs.

Days and clinic scheduled at will be arranged by Supervisor.

Job Qualifications – Public Health Nutritionist II – Non-Exempt:
1. Master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours nutrition, or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition. If a bachelor's degree was completed prior to January 2024, degree holders may be grandfathered in under national requirements.
2. Completion of an approved dietetic internship.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications – Public Health Nutritionist II – Non-Exempt:
1. Applicants must be registered as a Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
2. Applicants must be a Certified Dietician with the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Job Qualifications – Public Health Nutritionist I – Non-Exempt:
1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Integrated Studies with a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours in nutrition or Home Economics with an emphasis in nutrition.

Preferred Education and Experience – Public Health Nutritionist I – Non-Exempt:
1. Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) year of work experience performing community nutrition counseling or an approved dietetic internship.

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Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.

UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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