Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3 (Columbus)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Columbus, GA

Job Type : Full Time Salaried

Job Number : 2022-04501

Division / Section : District 7 County Position

Opening Date : 04 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide.

We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.

No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can :

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning / development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Dietitian / Nutritionist 1 within the WIC Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

You will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities :

• Provide nutrition services to clients in the WIC Program as assigned
• Complete nutrition screening, assessment, and education for eligible WIC clients.
• Will be required to travel to the surrounding 16 counties as assigned.
• At least one year of WIC experience is preferred.
• This position is housed in Columbus.

Minimum Qualifications

Nutritionist / Dietitian 1 - (Hire-in salary - $41,064.48)

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition

education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited

college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program

accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Nutritionist / Dietitian 2 - (Hire-in salary - $45,170.93)

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition

education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited

college or university AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program

accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics AND Two years of experience

providing nutrition care to groups and individuals.

Nutritionist / Dietitian 3 - (Hire-in salary - $51,946.80)

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition

education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited

college or university from an Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited program

AND One year of experience as a dietitian / nutritionist AND registration as a Dietitian

by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission on Dietetic Registration AND

licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.

NOTE : According to Georgia Public Health WIC Program Guidelines, candidates

without a verification statement, who can comply with the following requirements,

may be eligible for consideration in this position :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND accredited Didactic

Program in Dietetics (DPD) but did not earn a verification statement. A letter from the

DPD program director stating the individual successfully completed the program but

did not earn a verification statement can serve as coursework verification OR

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical

Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or

university that meets specific coursework criteria. Criteria can be reviewed and

verified using Non-DPD required coursework reference.

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to : staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and / or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD).

If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Benefits for Full-Time Eligible Employees :

• 13 paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.

A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.

DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to : [email protected].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

No benefits are offered for part time employees.

How many years of experience do you have working in WIC?

more than 2 years

Serving our communities during an emergency event is a condition of employment for all Department of Public Health employees.

In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you understand and accept these conditions?

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma

How many years of experience do you have providing nutrition care to groups and individuals?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+Years
• 2+Years
• 3+Years
• 4+Years

Are you registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics?

Do you have any relatives working for West Central Health District's 16-County Health Departments (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor or Webster counties)?

Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or closely related field from an accredited college or university?

Can you provide a verification statement from ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) confirming your completion of a didactic program in dietetics?

If yes please submit your verification statement.

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application.

Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department.

Do you accept these conditions?

Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?

Required Question