Nutritionist II

HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY

Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. 

For more information about the Health Care Services Agency, please visit the Agency's website and/or Annual Budget Document found on www.acgov.org. 

THE POSITIONS

Under general supervision, Nutritionists II assist in planning, developing, and conducting a component of a nutrition program; provide consultative services on menus and nutrition; and perform related work as required.  This is the journey-level class in the Nutritionist series and incumbents are responsible for performing the more complex components of a nutrition program. This position is distinguished from the Senior Nutritionist which is assigned total responsibility for planning and monitoring countywide programs comprising multiple components in their design and function.

EXISTING VACANCIES

This is a general recruitment which may be used to fill multiple vacancies which arise over the next year.  Immediate vacancies for this position may be described in more detail below; however, please note that the eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be utilized for other future vacancies which may arise throughout Alameda County within the next year for this and other County Departments. 

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program:  WIC is a national nutrition education program that promotes healthy eating. Clients get nutrition advice, help with breastfeeding, and referrals to other community services. Clients also get special checks to buy healthy food items such as fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, whole grains, cereals, pure juice, and eggs. Studies show that clients who get WIC have healthier pregnancies and healthier children. WIC serves pregnant and breastfeeding women and parents raising infants or children under the age of 5 years. Foster parents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children can also get WIC. 

There is expected to be several vacancies in the upcoming months including a position designated for a qualified bilingual person who speaks English and is also fluent in Spanish.  Ideal candidates will also be willing and available to work weekend and evening work shifts; additionally, some positions may be designated as "Project" positions.  Candidates are encouraged to select their employment preferences to work weekends, evenings and project positions to be considered for immediate vacancies.  

Check out the attached flyer for more information about these vacancies.   

For a detailed listing of the duties and essential competency requirements for this position, please see the complete job description for Nutritionist II. 

These are minimum professional requirements for the position of Nutritionist II:

Either Pattern I:

Experience:  The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Nutritionist I in the Alameda County classified services. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s offices, Hospital Authority and the consolidated courts.)

Or Pattern II:

Education:  Possession of a Master's degree in nutrition, public health nutrition, or some other appropriate field from a accredited college or university, plus completion of an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Experience: The equivalent of one-year full-time professional experience in public health nutrition or dietetics.

Or Pattern III

Education:  Possession of a Bachelor's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition, or dietetics from an accredited college or university plus completion of an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association.

Experience:  The equivalent of two-years full-time professional experience in public health nutrition or dietetics.

AND

All Patterns Listed Above Also Require:

Licenses and Certificates:  Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license AND a current registration in good standing with the American Dietetic Association.

Completion of Criminal History Form:  A Conviction History Form (CHF) must be completed by ALL applicants for this position. DO NOT attach to your application. Return the form via mail or hand deliver to Human Resource Services Department, ATTN: Evaluation Unit, 1405 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612. The form must be received within three (3) business days from the date you apply, otherwise the application will not be processed. Click here to access the CHF.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

· Principles and practices of current academic nutrition knowledge.
· Principles of nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for clients.
· Elements of food value, costs and budgeting.

Ability to:

· Plan nutritional programs and coordinate them with other departmental programs.
· Write and speak effectively.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.  Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position.  Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position.  Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need To Know" section of our website:  www.acgov.org/hrs.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

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Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.  

Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer