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PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST II
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is
open to the public
for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until
11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the County are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment is being held to establish an
Open
eligible list to fill current and future Public Health Nutritionist II vacancies within the Health Care Agency. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The
County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA)
is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.
THE PROGRAM Nutrition Services
is the County’s major resource for nutrition information, providing a number of services that improve the health of Orange County residents.
THE OPPORTUNITY The Public Health Nutritionist II is responsible for the implementation of nutrition programs and regulations per Federal and State requirements. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Develop the nutrition education and training plan, which includes identifying nutrition topics and curricula for clients and staff, and developing lessons plans/group or online classes/counseling modules and all associated materials. Provide actual training and conduct quality assurance to ensure compliance to the lessons developed. Provide content for program communications such as articles, social media messages, bulletin boards and other mediums. Work with internal and external partners, subcontractors, and community to support the implementation of the integrated work plan. Provide technical support and training to community/resident leaders and partners that serve the target population. Provide key support to senior program staff in the planning, initiation, and evaluation of future nutrition projects by assessing comprehension, practices, and opportunities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian with at least one (1) year of experience working in a public health related program. Professional & Technical Expertise l Legal & Regulatory Navigation l Using Technology Maintaining normal, therapeutic, and public health nutrition programs including current research and the food system. Providing nutrition care and services to populations and individuals at each stage of life and for a range of clinical and socio-economic conditions. Incorporating public health functions and essential public health nutrition services, community nutrition assessments and program, personnel, fiscal and data management skills. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities, projects, and programs to meet defined public health measures. Monitoring nutrition policies, procedures, protocols and quality improvement systems and contract deliverables, to assure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance. Utilizing digital media software to create brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and instructional aides. Creating social media campaigns for outreach, engagement, and awareness. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Leadership | Managing Performance Providing strong leadership by creating a productive work environment and facilitating and demonstrating teamwork and cooperation. Applying effective facilitation skills to engage, inspire, and motivate staff and strategic partners. Operating assignments and work plans with a high level of autonomy and independence. Managing workload effectively, following directions and meeting program deadlines. Building & Maintaining Relationships Interacting with mid and high-level managers and government officials, directors, community leaders and other health professionals, educators, and the public for the purpose of offering services. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish projects and goals to ensure timely completion and quality product. Critical Thinking | Decision Making | Innovative Problem Solving Ability to assess needs, develop original ideas, and employ creative problem-solving methods. Applying, planning, managing, and evaluating techniques for public health nutrition programs and/or individual clients. Analyzing evaluation results to ascertain program effectiveness and recommending methods for improvements. Providing critical and relevant information to program management in a timely manner. Being adaptable and flexible while maintaining a focus on program quality of care and service. Written & Oral Communication | Presentation Skill | Informing Ensuring all aspects of education are culturally competent and literacy level appropriate. Developing and delivering effective written and verbal communication with various audiences. Developing and implementing population-based community interventions to guide individual clients to choose healthier diets. Presenting and delivering information clearly and in an organized manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click
here
to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the
Public Health Nutritionist II
classification. PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Requirements Must have the body mobility to walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead and stoop; stamina to sit for a prolonged period of time (up to one hour); strength to lift and carry or push and pull objects such as boxes of materials and supplies, which may weigh up to 25 lbs.; hearing for normal conversations, ability to work in diverse environments; and the ability to drive a car. Environmental Conditions Will be required to work in clinic or community environment; may work with individuals who have a communicable disease; may be assigned to evenings and/or weekends. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses. Application Screening
(Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Application Appraisal | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%): An Application Appraisal conducted by HRS will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Eligible List Once the assessment process has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. Email Notification Email
is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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This recruitment is
open to the public
for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until
11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the needs of the County are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment is being held to establish an
Open
eligible list to fill current and future Public Health Nutritionist II vacancies within the Health Care Agency. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The
County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA)
is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health.
THE PROGRAM Nutrition Services
is the County’s major resource for nutrition information, providing a number of services that improve the health of Orange County residents.
THE OPPORTUNITY The Public Health Nutritionist II is responsible for the implementation of nutrition programs and regulations per Federal and State requirements. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Develop the nutrition education and training plan, which includes identifying nutrition topics and curricula for clients and staff, and developing lessons plans/group or online classes/counseling modules and all associated materials. Provide actual training and conduct quality assurance to ensure compliance to the lessons developed. Provide content for program communications such as articles, social media messages, bulletin boards and other mediums. Work with internal and external partners, subcontractors, and community to support the implementation of the integrated work plan. Provide technical support and training to community/resident leaders and partners that serve the target population. Provide key support to senior program staff in the planning, initiation, and evaluation of future nutrition projects by assessing comprehension, practices, and opportunities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate will be a Registered Dietitian with at least one (1) year of experience working in a public health related program. Professional & Technical Expertise l Legal & Regulatory Navigation l Using Technology Maintaining normal, therapeutic, and public health nutrition programs including current research and the food system. Providing nutrition care and services to populations and individuals at each stage of life and for a range of clinical and socio-economic conditions. Incorporating public health functions and essential public health nutrition services, community nutrition assessments and program, personnel, fiscal and data management skills. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities, projects, and programs to meet defined public health measures. Monitoring nutrition policies, procedures, protocols and quality improvement systems and contract deliverables, to assure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance. Utilizing digital media software to create brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and instructional aides. Creating social media campaigns for outreach, engagement, and awareness. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Leadership | Managing Performance Providing strong leadership by creating a productive work environment and facilitating and demonstrating teamwork and cooperation. Applying effective facilitation skills to engage, inspire, and motivate staff and strategic partners. Operating assignments and work plans with a high level of autonomy and independence. Managing workload effectively, following directions and meeting program deadlines. Building & Maintaining Relationships Interacting with mid and high-level managers and government officials, directors, community leaders and other health professionals, educators, and the public for the purpose of offering services. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish projects and goals to ensure timely completion and quality product. Critical Thinking | Decision Making | Innovative Problem Solving Ability to assess needs, develop original ideas, and employ creative problem-solving methods. Applying, planning, managing, and evaluating techniques for public health nutrition programs and/or individual clients. Analyzing evaluation results to ascertain program effectiveness and recommending methods for improvements. Providing critical and relevant information to program management in a timely manner. Being adaptable and flexible while maintaining a focus on program quality of care and service. Written & Oral Communication | Presentation Skill | Informing Ensuring all aspects of education are culturally competent and literacy level appropriate. Developing and delivering effective written and verbal communication with various audiences. Developing and implementing population-based community interventions to guide individual clients to choose healthier diets. Presenting and delivering information clearly and in an organized manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click
here
to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the
Public Health Nutritionist II
classification. PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Requirements Must have the body mobility to walk, climb stairs, reach, bend, twist, reach overhead and stoop; stamina to sit for a prolonged period of time (up to one hour); strength to lift and carry or push and pull objects such as boxes of materials and supplies, which may weigh up to 25 lbs.; hearing for normal conversations, ability to work in diverse environments; and the ability to drive a car. Environmental Conditions Will be required to work in clinic or community environment; may work with individuals who have a communicable disease; may be assigned to evenings and/or weekends. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses. Application Screening
(Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Application Appraisal | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%): An Application Appraisal conducted by HRS will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Eligible List Once the assessment process has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. Email Notification Email
is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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