Nutrition Consultant | JC-523708

About the role

The Public Health Nutrition Consultant III (PHNC III) (Specialist) supports the California Department of Public Health’s mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. This role serves as a highly skilled nutrition and program services professional responsible for assessing the effectiveness and quality of nutrition and program services provided by WIC local agencies, evaluating federal and state policies, leading the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and program services, and managing caseloads statewide.

Responsibilities

• Assess the effectiveness and quality of nutrition and program services provided by WIC local agencies.
• Evaluate the implementation of federal and state policies by WIC local agencies.
• Lead the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of nutrition and program services to meet the needs of participants.
• Manage statewide caseloads, including up to 35% state-wide travel with overnight stays.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Subject to the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025, with a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027.
• Telework may be eligible, subject to departmental discretion and California residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field, and two years of progressively responsible experience in nutrition and program services.
• Additional experience and education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Managing, prioritizing, and meeting multiple deadlines: Extensive experience managing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Communicating effectively: Strong ability to communicate with various levels of staff and the general public, including handling sensitive and confidential issues.
• Project management: Proven experience in project management, including coordinating with others to accomplish work-related assignments and leading complex initiatives.