Public Health Nutritionist III

Oakland County•Pontiac, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Health Nutritionist III is responsible for providing direct services, consultation and education programs to County residents through a comprehensive public health nutrition program. Provides consultation, guidance and evaluation regarding therapeutic and non therapeutic nutrition through established Health Division nutrition programs or on a referral basis to community agencies, institutions, and individuals. Participates in selection and development of educational materials, attends professional conferences and seminars and participates in the development and implementation of nutrition programs on a County wide basis. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public Health Nutrition, Foods & Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field of study.
Be certified as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Have had at least three (3) years of full‑time professional dietetics work experience in a public health or outpatient dietetic setting.
Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
Successfully complete the six month probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles, methods, and materials of modern dietetic practice.
Considerable ability to apply the principles of dietetics and nutrition to the planning of therapeutic and normal diets.
Considerable ability to communicate with public health program staff, volunteers, referred clients, and other groups and individuals relative to dietary consultation or education.
Considerable ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
Considerable ability to prepare and present oral and written reports.
Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with health professionals and community groups.
Considerable knowledge of and the ability to utilize the principles and practices of community nutrition.
Considerable ability to cope with difficult or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with divisional policies and objective.
Considerable ability to exercise mature judgement and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions.
Reasonable ability to utilize current word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Nutrition, Foods & Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related area may be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Provides consultation and evaluation to individuals in the management and maintenance of therapeutic and normal nutrition to meet nutritional needs relative to age, socio‑economic status and lifestyle.
Provides training, technical guidance and consultation regarding nutrition to other Health Division personnel.
Assists in conducting studies and investigations to evaluate local nutrition needs and resources in comparison to existing services and program objectives.
Coordinates and conducts public health nutrition program evaluations.
Coordinates and conducts the public health nutrition quality assurance program.
Prepares and presents oral and written technical reports to Health Division staff, Division administrators, and other community organizations.
Maintains records and reports pertaining to individual client services.
Provides consultation to area institutions, community organizations and alternative community feeding programs to promote a comprehensive nutrition program.
Coordinates and participates in teaching nutrition classes for groups with priority health needs such as diabetics, expectant parents, hypertensives, low income families, and senior citizens.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends current professional resource materials for utilization in a public health nutrition education program.
Prepares displays and teaching aides for group training programs and classroom or community education.
Participates in professional meetings and/or on‑going educational programs to maintain familiarity with current principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition.
Provides training and evaluation experience for students enrolled in health-related intern programs.
Provides training and education to Health Division staff to advance their knowledge and skills.
Reviews and utilizes computerized analysis of client/group food intake records and selects and provides interpretation materials.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Assists in community organization and development of needed food and nutrition resources or endeavors to improve nutritional status of Oakland County citizens.