Community Nutrition Specialist Senior

Job Description:

Community Nutrition Specialist Senior

Description

Job Summary

Join a mission-driven public health team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and families throughout Mohave County. The Registered Dietitian will lead the Nutrition and Health Promotion Division within the WICSupplemental Nutrition Program, overseeing clinic operations, staff support, nutrition services, and program coordination. This role combines office responsibilities, direct client interaction, and team leadership in a collaborative, fast-paced community clinic environment focused on providing exceptional care to families with young children.

Salary Range : R19/S1-4 $28.28 - $30.90

Hours: Monday - Thursdays from 7 a.m. - 5p.m. & Fridays from 8 a.m. - 12p.m

Work Environment

• Community/public health clinic setting within the WIC Program
• Combination of office work, client interaction, staff supervision, and program administration
• Fast-paced environment during clinic operations with frequent public interaction
• Primarily office-based with occasional travel within Mohave County during work hours

Pround to Offer:


Paid Time Off (PTO):

• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 1 Floating Holiday.
• End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).

Retirement Benefits:

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  • Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
• Deferred Compensations Programs (optional)

Comprehensive Wellness Program:

• Low-cost, high-value health care plans for you and your family that include Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 24/7 Virtual Care including Onsite Health Screening Events
• Marketplace Discounts
• Onsite Gyms or Gym Membership Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Basic Life, Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurances with additional voluntary benefits include Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA-includes Dependent Care).

Essential Job Functions

• An employee in this class series is responsible for the direct supervision of assigned professionals and the activities within an assigned area and may be responsible to perform or participate in any or all duties and responsibilities required of the assigned area.
• Direct supervision of assigned professional staff. Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work of an area of the Nutrition Services Division of the Health Department. This work includes: scheduling; maintaining records; responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities; and preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and budget materials.
• Provides high risk nutrition counseling to individuals (i.e. Women, Infants, Children (WIC) clients and follow-up as required.
• Coordinates nutrition education activities for maternal and child health programs, cardiovascular risk assessments and interventions.
• Completes performance evaluations; may make hiring recommendation; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical assistance and training for Professional subordinates.
• Documents, collects and interprets data for reporting to state and federal agencies; liable for accuracy of statistical data in state and federal reporting.
• Plans and implements programming as it relates to contract requirements.
• Conducts community outreach services for program expansion, to include preparing articles and providing interviews for mass media publication. Participates in community task forces/committees and special events.
• Interprets program goals while monitoring compliance with state, federal and local policies and procedures, regulations and division rules.
• Assists in identifying funding sources and preparation of grant proposals.
• Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
• Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members.
• Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts.

Secondary Job Functions

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and/or Dietetics or related field.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Eligible.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Public Health Nutrition.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Special Job Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Human nutrition, physical assessment and health appraisals, techniques and skills.
• Methods and theory of education, individual and group-process counseling.
• Public health nutrition programs, principles and services.
• Department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision, training and evaluation.
• Budgetary and financial procedures, and data processing applications.
• Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques.
• Grant research and writing.
• Department policies, rules and procedures
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.
• Effectively operating and utilizing of a variety of laboratory equipment and other equipment used in a health service area.
• Effectively operating a variety of office equipment to include: computers, fax transmittal; and copiers.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Set priorities, plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate professionals.
• Train subordinate professional personnel in public health nutrition programs, principles, and services.
• Understand, read, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations regarding public nutrition programs to include departmental procedures and requirements.
• Deal with problems which may be controversial or sensitive in nature.
• Compile and analyze data and prepare reports.
• Effectively assign, train and oversee subordinates.
• Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the community, coworkers, supervisors, health professionals and clients.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Fulfill all physical requirements of the class.
• Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$58,822.40 - $64,272.00 Annually