Salary
$30.00 - $44.90 Hourly
Location
North County (e.g. Atascadero/Paso Robles), CA
Job Type
Temporary Employee
Job Number
0225TP-300276-01
Department
Health Agency
Division
Health Agency - Public Health
Opening Date
02/05/2025
Closing Date
2/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
The County of San Luis Obispo, Public Health Department, has an exciting opportunity to join our North County's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) team as a temporary, Nutrition Specialist (County Classification: Health Education Specialist I/II)!
Under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian, the Nutrition Specialist conducts nutrition assessments, provides nutrition counseling, develops care plans and assists in planning and arranging nutrition and breastfeeding services for all participants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(Not in order of importance)
Nutrition Specialist I (Health Education Specialist I)
Nutrition Specialist II (Health Education Specialist II)
In addition to the above:
To see the complete job description for Health Education Specialist I, click here
To see the complete job description for Health Education Specialist II, click here
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute or limited term vacancies within the County.
Knowledge of:
Nutrition Specialist I (Health Education Specialist I):
Nutrition Specialist II (Health Education Specialist II):
In addition to the above:
Ability to:
Nutrition Specialist I (Health Education Specialist I):
Nutrition Specialist II (Health Education Specialist II):
In addition to the above:
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Health Education Specialist I:
A bachelor’s degree in health education, community health, communications, kinesiology, nutrition or another related field.
Degrees related to the Nutrition Field are as follows: Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Food and Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition and Health, Community Nutrition, Home Economics with nutrition emphasis.
In addition, for Health Education Specialist II:
2 years of experience performing duties equivalent to Health Education Specialist I,
OR, a master’s degree in a health-related field and 1 year of experience performing duties equivalent to Health Education Specialist I.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Employer
County of San Luis Obispo
Address
1055 Monterey Street
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408
Phone
805-781-5959
Website
The County of San Luis Obispo, Public Health Department, has an exciting opportunity to join our North County's Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) team as a temporary, Nutrition Specialist (County Classification: Health Education Specialist I/II)!
Under the guidance of a Registered Dietitian, the Nutrition Specialist conducts nutrition assessments, provides nutrition counseling, develops care plans and assists in planning and arranging nutrition and breastfeeding services for all participants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(Not in order of importance)
Nutrition Specialist I (Health Education Specialist I)
Nutrition Specialist II (Health Education Specialist II)
In addition to the above:
To see the complete job description for Health Education Specialist I,
To see the complete job description for Health Education Specialist II,
This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary, substitute or limited term vacancies within the County.
Knowledge of:
Nutrition Specialist I (Health Education Specialist I):
Nutrition Specialist II (Health Education Specialist II):
In addition to the above:
Ability to:
Nutrition Specialist I (Health Education Specialist I):
Nutrition Specialist II (Health Education Specialist II):
In addition to the above:
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
Health Education Specialist I:
A bachelor’s degree in health education, community health, communications, kinesiology, nutrition or another related field.
Degrees related to the Nutrition Field are as follows: Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Food and Nutrition, Food Science, Nutrition and Health, Community Nutrition, Home Economics with nutrition emphasis.
In addition, for Health Education Specialist II:
2 years of experience performing duties equivalent to Health Education Specialist I,
OR, a master’s degree in a health-related field and 1 year of experience performing duties equivalent to Health Education Specialist I.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Make a Difference
Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.
Compensation and Benefits
Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.
For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated Benefits-At-A-Glance webpage (click here for link) .
Some benefits include:
The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through: childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.
Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates:
The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.
Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions:
The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or ‘cafeteria’ contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.
To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria), visit the Cafeteria Rates webpage (click here for link).
Learning and Development
The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.
Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include:
Student Loan Forgiveness
Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.
Homebuyer assistance program
Employees have access to the “Assist-to-Own” program sponsored by Golden State Finance Authority (click here for link to more information) to get a loan for the down payment.
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